Kodai Sano
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Kodai Sano 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Kodai Sano has appeared in 34 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 3,060 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 34 | 3,060 | 3 | 8 | 49 | 73 | 7.06 |
 KNVB Beker | 5 | 434 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6.98 |
| Total | 39 | 3,494 | 3 | 9 | 58 | 77 | 7.05 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.32 | 66 |
| Shots | 34 | 1.00 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.24 | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Key passes | 49 | 1.40 | 65 |
| Chances created | 27 | 0.79 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.29 | 73 |
Kodai Sano has taken 34 shots with 9 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kodai Sano has 8 assists and 49 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1625 | 47.80 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 1352 | 39.80 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 67 | 1.97 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 0.59 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 283 | 8.32 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 230 | 6.76 | 79 |
Kodai Sano has completed 1352 of 1625 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 61 | 1.79 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 109 | 3.21 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 205 | 6.03 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.15 | 63 |
| Touches | 2388 | 70.20 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 505 | 14.85 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 37 | 1.09 | 75 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.06 | 53 |
| Dispossessed | 49 | 1.44 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 43 | 1.26 | 72 |
Kodai Sano completes 61 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 205 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 73 | 2.15 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 39 | 1.15 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 48 | 1.41 | 83 |
| Clearances | 93 | 2.74 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 217 | 6.38 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.06 | 89 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.09 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 86 |
Kodai Sano makes 73 tackles and 48 interceptions , adding 93 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 45 | 1.32 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.09 | 24 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 81 | 2.38 | 61 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kodai Sano has committed 45 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right central midfielder (15 appearances), also at left central midfielder (13) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 26 | 2,080 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 45 | 6.87 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 1,681 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 32 | 6.54 |
| KNVB Beker | 6 | 521 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 7.35 |
About Kodai Sano
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Kodai Sano has scored 3 goals and 8 assists across 34 appearances (34 starts), totalling 3060 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Kodai Sano has attempted 34 shots with 9 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kodai Sano has created 27 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 61 successful dribbles from 109 attempts (56% success rate). Kodai Sano has contributed 49 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kodai Sano has registered 73 tackles (39 won), 48 interceptions, and 93 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1352 from 1625 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Kodai Sano has won 205 of 411 total duels.
Discipline
Kodai Sano has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 45 fouls and winning 36.
About Kodai Sano
Kodai Sano is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, representing Japan. Kodai Sano is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 25 September 2003.
Most recent appearance
Kodai Sano's most recent match was away at Go Ahead Eagles on December 6th. NEC Nijmegen won 2-1. Kodai Sano played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-1 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(90 mins, rating 7)
- January 9th2-1 lossatFC Groningen(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- August 9th1-1 drawvsTelstar(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- June 9th1-1 drawatFC Twente(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- September 1st5-1 lossatAZ(74 mins, rating 6.1)
Next fixture
Kodai Sano and NEC Nijmegen are next in action on May 28th against Telstar in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar match preview.
Teammates at NEC Nijmegen
Kodai Sano currently plays alongside P. Schuurs, Bram Nuytinck, Gonzalo Crettaz, Darko Nejasmic, Yousri Sbai, Kaj Sierhuis, Kevin Kers, Philippe Sandler, Sam de Laat, Bryan Linssen, Brayann Pereira, Kodai Sano, Jamiro Monteiro, Tjaronn Chery, Adam Tahaui, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Deveron Fonville, Merijn van de Wiel, Vito van Crooij, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Noé Lebreton, Thomas Ouwejan, Koki Ogawa and T. Storm at NEC Nijmegen.