Cleiton Januário Franco or simply Cleiton Kanu (born 17 May 1985) is a Brazilian forward. He currently is free agent.
Cleiton made his professional debut for Engenheiro Beltrão in the Campeonato Paranaense. After, he played for Real Brasil C.F. from Curitiba.
On 12 January 2010 Kanu transferred to Volyn Lutsk.