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Kaishu Sano vs Kodai 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). Kaishu Sano leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Kodai Sano is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Kodai Sano holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Kaishu Sano

Midfielder
Japan
€25.0M
25 years old
Box-to-Box
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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

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.

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

MetricKaishu SanoKodai SanoEdge
Goals / 900.000.09Kodai
Assists / 900.000.24Kodai
Shots / 900.710.97Kodai
Key passes / 900.791.49Kodai
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.656.59Kodai
Tackles won / 901.081.33Kodai
Interceptions / 902.141.42Kaishu
Press intensity / 903.613.35Kaishu
Pass accuracy %79.9079.80Kaishu

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Kaishu Sano has a market value of €25.0M, while Kodai Sano is valued at €6.0M.

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