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K. Sano
PSVMidfielderBefore the next match
Japan v Brazil, Saturday
What Brazil allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats7 appearances at RCDM against Brazil in their last 20 matches; league average from the Friendly International.
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Odds OutliersKodai Sano 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Kodai Sano has appeared in 11 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 913 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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 11 | 913 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 7.06 |
 Champions League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 7.28 |
| Total | 15 | 1,273 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 24 | 7.12 |
Eredivisie
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Kodai Sano has taken 14 shots with 5 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 1.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kodai Sano has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 70 minutes. Kodai Sano has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 2.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Kodai Sano has completed 497 of 559 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Kodai Sano completes 11 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
Kodai Sano makes 14 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Kodai Sano has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
PSV squad
I. Perisic
37 yrs#5
R. van Bommel
22 yrs#7
R. Pepi
23 yrs#9
S. Ouaissa22 yrs#11
A. Pléa
33 yrs#14
E. Bajraktarevic
21 yrs#19
M. Bro Hansen
17 yrs#23
D. Man
28 yrs#27
S. Lammers29 yrs#29
A. Santos
21 yrs#35
A. Bouhamdi18 yrs#37
P. Wanner
20 yrs#10
G. Til28 yrs#20
S. Mijnans26 yrs#21
J. Schouten29 yrs#22K. Sano
23 yrs#24
N. Fernandez
18 yrs#31
S. Cornecion18 yrs#42
21 yrs
27 yrs
26 yrs
27 yrs
34 yrs
24 yrs
26 yrs
Japan squad
T. Sakamoto30 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7
K. Ogawa29 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki25 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
T. Minamino31 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda29 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.88 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 913 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kodai Sano has attempted 14 shots with 5 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.47 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kodai Sano has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (44% success rate). Kodai Sano has contributed 13 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kodai Sano has registered 14 tackles (12 won), 11 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 497 from 559 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Kodai Sano has won 43 of 98 total duels.
Discipline
Kodai Sano has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 10.
About Kodai Sano
Kodai Sano is a 23-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 SC Cambuur on June 8th. PSV won 2-5. Kodai Sano played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- June 8th2-5 winatSC Cambuur(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.8)
- December 20th1-2 lossvsClub Brugge(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.73)
- October 5th7-0 winvsWillem II(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.85)
- November 6th1-1 drawvsFeyenoord(76 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.34)
- October 14th0-1 winatPorto(90 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Kodai Sano and PSV are next in action on December 31st against NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NEC Nijmegen vs PSV match preview.
Teammates at PSV
Kodai Sano currently plays alongside Shuryjano Cornecion, Jerdy Schouten, Paul Wanner, Guus Til, Kodai Sano, Sam Lammers, Alassane Pléa, Tijn Smolenaars, Noah Fernandez, Matej Kovar, Dennis Man, Fabian Merién, Adamo Nagalo, Amir Bouhamdi, Ricardo Pepi, Mikkel Bro Hansen, Kiliann Sildillia, Sergiño Dest, Mauro Júnior, Sami Ouaissa, Sven Mijnans, Filip Kostic, Ayoni Santos, Armando Obispo, Ruben van Bommel, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Nick Olij, Ivan Perisic, Lutsharel Geertruida, Yarek Gąsiorowski Hernandis and Ryan Flamingo at PSV.