Kees Smit vs Kodai Sano
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Kees Smit commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €6.0M). Kees Smit leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Kodai Sano is stronger in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Kodai Sano holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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
| Metric | Kees Smit | Kodai Sano | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.13 | 0.09 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.24 | Kodai |
| Shots / 90 | 1.60 | 0.97 | Kees |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.56 | 1.49 | Kees |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.30 | 6.59 | Kodai |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.92 | 1.33 | Kodai |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.63 | 1.42 | Kodai |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.54 | 3.35 | Kodai |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.40 | 79.80 | Kees |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kees Smit or Kodai Sano?
Kees Smit commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €6.0M). Kees Smit leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Kodai Sano is stronger in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Kodai Sano holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
Kees Smit has a market value of €22.0M, while Kodai Sano is valued at €6.0M.