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Height
24
Shirt
23 years
Sep 25, 2003
Right
Preferred foot
Japan
Country
€21M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2031
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder, Attacking Midfielder
DM
CM
AM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches85%Shot attempts67%Goals76%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won60%Defensive contributions58%
Transfer value: €21M
Highest: €21M(Nov 1, 2026)
€21M
€16M
€10M
€5.2M
€0

Eredivisie 2026/2027

2
Goals
0
Assists
9
Started
10
Matches
823
Minutes played
7.35
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats
Team
Minutes played
Position
Goals
Assists
Yellow cards
Red cards
Rating
Champions League

Nov 4

Club Brugge
L1 - 2
PSV Eindhoven
90
DM
1
0
0
0
8.1
Eredivisie

Oct 31

Willem II
W7 - 0
PSV Eindhoven
90
DM
1
0
0
0
8.4
Eredivisie

Oct 25

Feyenoord
D1 - 1
PSV Eindhoven
76
DM
0
0
1
0
6.3
Champions League

Oct 20

FC Porto
W0 - 1
PSV Eindhoven
90
DM
0
0
0
0
7.2
Eredivisie

Oct 17

ADO Den Haag
L2 - 1
PSV Eindhoven
90
DM
0
0
0
0
6.6
Champions League

Oct 13

RB Leipzig
L1 - 0
PSV Eindhoven
90
DM
0
0
0
0
7.5
Eredivisie

Oct 9

SC Heerenveen
W2 - 0
PSV Eindhoven
90
DM
0
0
0
0
7.9
Friendlies

Oct 5

New Zealand
W2 - 1
Japan
0
-
0
0
0
0
-
Friendlies

Oct 1

Ecuador
D0 - 0
Japan
0
-
0
0
0
0
-
Friendlies

Sep 28

Venezuela
W2 - 1
Japan
0
-
0
0
0
0
-
PSV Eindhoven

Nov 4

Champions League
Club Brugge
L1 - 2
DM
90‎’‎
8.1

Oct 31

Eredivisie
Willem II
W7 - 0
DM
90‎’‎
8.4

Oct 25

Eredivisie
Feyenoord
D1 - 1
DM
76‎’‎
6.3

Oct 20

Champions League
FC Porto
W0 - 1
DM
90‎’‎
7.2

Oct 17

Eredivisie
ADO Den Haag
L2 - 1
DM
90‎’‎
6.6
2026/2027

Heatmap

Touches: 674

Season shot map

On target: 36%
  • 14Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 1.47xG
7 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.25xG0.83xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 823

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
1.47
xG on target (xGOT)
1.58
Non-penalty xG
1.47
Shots
14
Shots on target
5

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.61
Successful passes
472
Successful passes %
89.9%
Accurate long balls
26
Accurate long balls %
68.4%
Line-breaking passes
94
Chances created
12
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
16.7%

Possession

Successful dribbles
11
Successful dribbles %
45.8%
Duels won
39
Duels won %
43.8%
Aerial duels won
6
Aerial duels won %
35.3%
Touches
674
Touches in opposition box
21
Dispossessed
8
Fouls won
9

Defending

Defensive contributions
31
Tackles
13
Interceptions
9
Fouls committed
13
Recoveries
34
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
5
Clearances
9
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
10
xG against while on pitch
12.46

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Kodai Sano is a 23-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, born on September 25, 2003, who is right-footed. Follow Kodai Sano on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Eredivisie season, Kodai Sano has recorded 2 goals, 0 assists, 823 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.35, 2 yellow cards.

Kodai Sano scores highly on Rating, Goals, and Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie.

Kodai Sano's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Kodai Sano's next match is on November 8, 2026 when PSV Eindhoven face Cambuur in the Eredivisie.

Explore Kodai Sano's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Kodai Sano's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Kodai Sano currently plays for PSV Eindhoven alongside Sam Lammers, Lutsharel Geertruida, Yarek Gąsiorowski, Armando Obispo, Ivan Perišić, Ryan Flamingo, Ruben van Bommel, Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, Paul Wanner, Alassane Pléa, Mauro Júnior, Filip Kostić, Esmir Bajraktarević, Guus Til, Sven Mijnans, Jerdy Schouten, Kilian Sildillia, Dennis Man, Matěj Kovár, Amir Bouhamdi, Adamo Nagalo, and Shuryjano Cornecion. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Kodai Sano's career has also included time at NEC Nijmegen and Fagiano Okayama FC.

On the international stage, Kodai Sano has represented Japan, Japan U20, Japan U23, and Japan U19.

Kodai Sano is from Japan, and the national team includes Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Shuto Machino, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo, Keisuke Goto, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Ayumu Seko, Hiroki Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kaishu Sano, Junnosuke Suzuki, and Kento Shiogai. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Kodai Sano has competed in Eredivisie, Champions League, KNVB Cup, J. League 2, and World Cup AFC qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Kodai Sano, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Kodai Sano to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches85%Shot attempts67%Goals76%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won60%Defensive contributions58%

Career

Senior career

PSV EindhovenAug 2026 - now
14
3
98
12
50
5

National team

4
0

Youth national team

7
1
1
0
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Kodai Sano is a 23-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, born on September 25, 2003, who is right-footed. Follow Kodai Sano on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Eredivisie season, Kodai Sano has recorded 2 goals, 0 assists, 823 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.35, 2 yellow cards.

Kodai Sano scores highly on Rating, Goals, and Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie.

Kodai Sano's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Kodai Sano's next match is on November 8, 2026 when PSV Eindhoven face Cambuur in the Eredivisie.

Explore Kodai Sano's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Kodai Sano's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Kodai Sano currently plays for PSV Eindhoven alongside Sam Lammers, Lutsharel Geertruida, Yarek Gąsiorowski, Armando Obispo, Ivan Perišić, Ryan Flamingo, Ruben van Bommel, Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, Paul Wanner, Alassane Pléa, Mauro Júnior, Filip Kostić, Esmir Bajraktarević, Guus Til, Sven Mijnans, Jerdy Schouten, Kilian Sildillia, Dennis Man, Matěj Kovár, Amir Bouhamdi, Adamo Nagalo, and Shuryjano Cornecion. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Kodai Sano's career has also included time at NEC Nijmegen and Fagiano Okayama FC.

On the international stage, Kodai Sano has represented Japan, Japan U20, Japan U23, and Japan U19.

Kodai Sano is from Japan, and the national team includes Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Shuto Machino, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo, Keisuke Goto, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Ayumu Seko, Hiroki Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kaishu Sano, Junnosuke Suzuki, and Kento Shiogai. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Kodai Sano has competed in Eredivisie, Champions League, KNVB Cup, J. League 2, and World Cup AFC qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Kodai Sano, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Kodai Sano to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.