Keita Takahata is a Japanese left-sided midfielder born in Oita on 16 September 2000. He developed in Oita Trinita's academy and began his senior career with the club in 2019, also spending time on loan at Gainare Tottori. After establishing himself in Oita's first team, he moved to Jubilo Iwata for 2024 and then joined V-Varen Nagasaki from the 2025 season. His career has mainly been built around work on the flank and midfield roles.