Kodai Sano
Japan
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Kodai Sano 2026/2027 season stats
As a central midfielder, Kodai Sano has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 297 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 7 | 2.10 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.90 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.61 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.91 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.30 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 7 | 2.10 | 79 |
| Chances created | 7 | 2.12 | 79 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Kodai Sano has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kodai Sano has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. Kodai Sano has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 177 | 53.60 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 163 | 49.40 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.42 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.61 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 10.30 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 6.36 | 68 |
Kodai Sano has completed 163 of 177 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 1.82 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 3.94 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 14 | 4.24 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.30 | 32 |
| Touches | 245 | 74.20 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 39 | 11.82 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.30 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.91 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.52 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kodai Sano completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 14 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.21 | 54 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.21 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.82 | 90 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.64 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Kodai Sano makes 4 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.52 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.42 | 72 |
| 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 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly central midfielder (1 appearance), also at defensive midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kodai Sano previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
Eredivisie| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Kodai Sano has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 297 minutes. Kodai Sano has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kodai Sano has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). Kodai Sano has contributed 7 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kodai Sano has registered 4 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 163 from 177 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Kodai Sano has won 14 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Kodai Sano has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Kodai Sano
Kodai Sano is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for PSV in the Eredivisie, representing Japan. Kodai Sano is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 25 September 2003.
Most recent appearance
Kodai Sano's most recent match was away at Ajax on June 20th. PSV won 1-3. Kodai Sano played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.88.
Recent matches
- June 20th1-3 winatAjax(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.88)
- February 27th1-6 winatFC Utrecht(90 mins, rating 7.7)
- March 31st5-1 winvsFC Groningen(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- December 21st1-2 winatExcelsior(27 mins, rating 6.41)
- December 6th2-1 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(90 mins, rating 7)
Next fixture
Kodai Sano and PSV are next in action on January 5th against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk match preview.
Teammates at PSV
Kodai Sano currently plays alongside Matej Kovar, Sven Mijnans, Nick Olij, Kiliann Sildillia, Guus Til, Kodai Sano, Mauro Júnior, Paul Wanner, Filip Kostic, Adamo Nagalo, Sami Ouaissa, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Mikkel Bro Hansen, Sam Lammers, Alassane Pléa, Dennis Man, Jerdy Schouten, Tijn Smolenaars, Fabian Merién, Ayoni Santos, Ricardo Pepi, Armando Obispo, Sergiño Dest, Noah Fernandez, Ruben van Bommel, Ivan Perisic, Lutsharel Geertruida, Ryan Flamingo and Yarek Gasiorowski at PSV.