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Kodai Sano vs Kaishu Sano

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

Data Verdict

Kaishu Sano commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €6.0M). Kodai Sano leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Kaishu Sano is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Kodai Sano holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Kodai Sano

Midfielder
Japan
€6.0M
22 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Kaishu Sano

Midfielder
Japan
€25.0M
25 years old
Box-to-Box
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Playing Style Profiles

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.

Kaishu Sano

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.4 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.6/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricKodai SanoKaishu SanoEdge
Goals / 900.090.00Kodai
Assists / 900.240.00Kodai
Shots / 900.970.71Kodai
Key passes / 901.490.79Kodai
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.595.65Kodai
Tackles won / 901.331.08Kodai
Interceptions / 901.422.14Kaishu
Press intensity / 903.353.61Kaishu
Pass accuracy %79.8079.90Kaishu

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Kodai Sano or Kaishu Sano?

Kaishu Sano commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €6.0M). Kodai Sano leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Kaishu Sano is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 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 Kaishu Sano is valued at €25.0M.

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