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Ismael Saibari vs Kodai Sano

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Ismael Saibari commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €6.0M). Ismael Saibari leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Kodai Sano is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Ismael Saibari

Midfielder
Morocco
€32.0M
25 years old
Creative
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Player B

Kodai Sano

Midfielder
Japan
€6.0M
22 years old
Box-to-Box
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Playing Style Profiles

Ismael Saibari

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.63 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league.

Kodai Sano

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), central to possession (70 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricIsmael SaibariKodai SanoEdge
Goals / 900.630.09Ismael
Assists / 900.340.24Ismael
Shots / 903.760.97Ismael
Key passes / 902.201.49Ismael
Passes (final 3rd) / 904.486.59Kodai
Tackles won / 900.921.33Kodai
Interceptions / 900.421.42Kodai
Press intensity / 901.943.35Kodai
Pass accuracy %81.5079.80Ismael

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ismael Saibari or Kodai Sano?

Ismael Saibari commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €6.0M). Ismael Saibari leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Kodai Sano is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Ismael Saibari has a market value of €32.0M, while Kodai Sano is valued at €6.0M.

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