Takashi Kawano is a defender from Tsuno, Miyazaki. After local youth football, Hosho High School and Kansai University, he began his professional career with Giravanz Kitakyushu in 2019. He moved to Blaublitz Akita in 2023 and became a regular there before joining JEF United Chiba in 2025, adding height and J.League experience to the back line.