Kodai Sano vs Ayoni Santos
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ayoni Santos commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €6.0M). Kodai Sano leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ayoni Santos is stronger in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Kodai Sano holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kodai Sano | Ayoni Santos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.09 | 0.00 | Kodai |
| Assists / 90 | 0.24 | 0.06 | Kodai |
| Shots / 90 | 0.97 | 1.09 | Ayoni |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.49 | 1.03 | Kodai |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.59 | 4.27 | Kodai |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.33 | 1.92 | Ayoni |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.42 | 0.91 | Kodai |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.35 | 2.86 | Kodai |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.80 | 86.10 | Ayoni |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kodai Sano or Ayoni Santos?
Ayoni Santos commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €6.0M). Kodai Sano leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ayoni Santos is stronger in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Kodai Sano holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.
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?
Kodai Sano has a market value of €6.0M, while Ayoni Santos is valued at €40.0M.