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Salih Özcan 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 €3.5M). Salih Özcan leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Kaishu Sano is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Salih Özcan

Midfielder
Turkey
€3.5M
28 years old
Metronome
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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

Salih Özcan

Özcan is a metronomic disruptor whose high-volume passing and elite defensive anticipation make him the structural glue for a mid-table side. While his 79.2% pass accuracy appears merely average, it is a byproduct of his relentless involvement; ranking in the top 5% for passes per 90 (57.9) suggests he is the primary valve through whom the game flows, rather than a passenger.

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

MetricSalih ÖzcanKaishu SanoEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 901.010.71Salih
Key passes / 901.260.79Salih
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.65
Tackles won / 901.08
Interceptions / 902.782.14Salih
Press intensity / 900.973.61Kaishu
Pass accuracy %79.2079.90Kaishu

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Salih Özcan or Kaishu Sano?

Kaishu Sano commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €3.5M). Salih Özcan leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Kaishu Sano is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?

Salih Özcan has a market value of €3.5M, while Kaishu Sano is valued at €25.0M.

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