Kanth started playing football at the age of five. His great-grandmother is Sami. He was childhood friends with Finland international Perparim Hetemaj.
Kanth started his career with Finnish sideHIFK, where he was regarded as an important player for the club. He was suspended for four games due to allegedracistbehavior. The decision was later overturned. After that, he signed for Finnish side FC Kiffen 08. Before the 2018 season, he returned to Finnish side HIFK. He helped the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight before retiring.
Kanth played for the Sápmi football team at the 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup, where he was regarded as the team's most important player. He was one of few Finnish players to play for the Sapmi team. He previously represented Finland internationally at youth level.