Kyo Sato stats
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K. Sato
Kyoto SangaDefender
K. Sato vs Kashima Antlers
6 games playedKyo Sato's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Kashima Antlers. See how Kyo Sato did in earlier matches against Kashima Antlers.
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KSAvKAS
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Kyoto Sanga v Kashima Antlers, WednesdayWhat Kashima Antlers allow left backs
Position stats11 appearances at LB against Kashima Antlers in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersKyo Sato 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Kyo Sato has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 839 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 10 | 839 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 6.64 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.71 |
| Total | 12 | 1,019 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
Kyo Sato has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 839 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kyo Sato has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 140 minutes. Kyo Sato has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Kyo Sato has completed 277 of 364 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kyo Sato completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 33 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
Kyo Sato makes 12 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kyo Sato has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left back (8 appearances), also at left wing back (1) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Kyoto Sanga squad
M. Okugawa
30 yrs#7
R. Elias
27 yrs#9M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai19 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka24 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18
H. Morooka29 yrs#24S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
R. Nakano24 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 35 | 2,098 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 45 | 6.80 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,035 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 35 | 6.65 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,657 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 63 | 6.88 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 10 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.64 |
About Kyo Sato
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Kyo Sato has scored 1 assist across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 839 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kyo Sato has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kyo Sato has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Kyo Sato has contributed 6 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kyo Sato has registered 12 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 277 from 364 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Kyo Sato has won 33 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
Kyo Sato has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 10.
About Kyo Sato
Kyo Sato is a 26-year-old defender playing for Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kyo Sato is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 21 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Kyo Sato's most recent match was away at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on December 23rd. Kyoto Sanga lost 3-0. Kyo Sato played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.28)
- August 5th1-0 winvsRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- May 19th0-1 lossvsMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- November 19th1-2 winatFagiano Okayama(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.82)
- December 7th1-0 lossatDaejeon Citizen(90 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Kyo Sato and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on July 1st against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Kyo Sato currently plays alongside João Pedro, Masaya Okugawa, Sora Hiraga, Kodai Nagata, Yoshinori Suzuki, Taiyo Hiraoka, Hiroto Morooka, Thiago, Sung-jun Yoon, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Weverton, Yusuke Ishida, Takumi Kato, Akira Fantini, Masaaki Murakami, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Halls, Shimpei Fukuoka, Shun Nagasawa, Takaaki Shichi, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryuma Nakano, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, David Silva, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, Fuchi Honda, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Kentaro Kakoi, Marco Túlio and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.