Kai Shibato (柴戸 海, Shibato Kai, born 24 November 1995) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for J1 League club Machida Zelvia, on loan from Urawa Red Diamonds.

He has 2 caps for the Japan national football team.

After attending Meiji University and even getting picked for All Japan University XI, Shibato joined Urawa Red Diamonds in May 2017.

[2] In January 2024, Shibato moved on loan to newly promoted J1 League club Machida Zelvia, ahead of the 2024 season.

[3] Urawa Red Diamonds This biographical article related to a Japanese association football midfielder born in the 1990s is a stub.