Kyo Sato
Japan
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Kyo Sato 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Kyo Sato has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 389 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.46 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Kyo Sato has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 195 minutes. Kyo Sato has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 181 | 41.90 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 136 | 31.50 | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.08 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.46 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 7.63 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 7.40 | 70 |
Kyo Sato has completed 136 of 181 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 23 | 5.32 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.62 | 48 |
| Touches | 276 | 63.90 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 14.81 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.46 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.39 | 82 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.46 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kyo Sato completes 0 dribbles and wins 23 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.31 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.93 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.46 | 15 |
| Clearances | 14 | 3.24 | 38 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.01 | 31 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.23 | 93 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Kyo Sato makes 10 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.16 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.23 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 85 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.54 | 85 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kyo Sato has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Kyoto Sanga squad
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R. Elias
27 yrs#9
M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai18 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka23 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
T. Hirato29 yrs#39
R. Nakano23 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Kyo Sato previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 2,098 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 45 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,035 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 35 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,657 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 63 | 6.88 |
| 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 featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 389 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kyo Sato has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Kyo Sato has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kyo Sato has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 136 from 181 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Kyo Sato has won 23 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Kyo Sato has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
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 Yokohama F. Marinos on May 4th. Kyoto Sanga drew 1-1. Kyo Sato played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawatYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- May 22nd2-1 winvsAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 7.54)
- March 23rd1-3 lossvsMito Hollyhock(73 mins, rating 6.15)
- January 21st2-2 drawatKawasaki Frontale(46 mins, rating 6.52)
- August 18th2-1 lossatV-Varen Nagasaki(90 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Kyo Sato and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on May 8th against FC Tokyo in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Kyo Sato currently plays alongside Kodai Nagata, João Pedro, Akira Fantini, Thiago, Weverton, Shinnosuke Fukuda, Sora Hiraga, Shimpei Fukuoka, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Yoshinori Suzuki, Takumi Kato, Taiyo Hiraoka, Taiki Hirato, Halls, Masaaki Murakami, Masaya Okugawa, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Sung-jun Yoon, Yusuke Ishida, Ryuma Nakano, Shun Nagasawa, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Fuchi Honda, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, David Silva, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Marco Túlio, Kentaro Kakoi and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.