Kaneda was born in Fuchu, Hiroshima on February 16, 1958. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Nissan Motors in 1980. The club won 1983 and 1985 Emperor's Cup. From 1988 to 1990, the club won all three major title in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup for 2 years in a row. He retired in 1991. He played 157 games and scored 21 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1983.