Q65029955
Assists in narrow victory
Sano had an assist while taking an off target shot, creating two chances and making four interceptions during Saturday's 4-3 win over Mainz.
Kaishu Sano is represented by the football agency UDN SPORTS. The player currently plays for 1.FSV Mainz 05; the current market value is €40.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2028.
timeline Career History
Rating
70
DEF
Kaishu Sano
ATT
54
TEC
56
TAC
67
DEF
67
CRE
59
AGE
25
Height:
1,76
Foot:
Both
euro
€40.00m
ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity
Position
Midfield
Age
25
Height
1,76
Foot
Both
Personal details
- Date of Birth
- 30.12.2000
- Place of birth
- Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- League
- Bundesliga
- Shirt number
- 6
info About Kaishu Sano
Kaishu Sano is a 25-year-old Defensive Midfield from Japan. Kaishu Sano has played for 1.FSV Mainz 05 since 2024. The contract runs until June 2028. Current estimated market value: €40.00m. Kaishu Sano is represented by the football agency UDN SPORTS. 3 transfers on record; the highest fee was €2.50m for the 2024 move from Kashima Antlers to Mainz. In the 2026/2027 Bundesliga season: 9 matches, 0 goals and 2 assists. Height 1.76 m, preferred foot: both.
Who is Kaishu Sano's agent?
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Kaishu Sano is represented by the football agency UDN SPORTS.
Which club does Kaishu Sano play for?
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Kaishu Sano currently plays for 1.FSV Mainz 05 as a Defensive Midfield.
What is Kaishu Sano's market value?
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Kaishu Sano's market value is estimated at around €40.00m (2026 data).
Where is Kaishu Sano from?
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Kaishu Sano holds Japan nationality.
How old is Kaishu Sano?
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Kaishu Sano is 25 years old.
scoreboard Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2026 |
FC Bayern München
(H)
Bundesliga
|
1 - 2 (L) | 6.4 |
| 30 Oct 2026 |
SV 07 Elversberg
(A)
Bundesliga
|
4 - 1 (L) | 6.4 |
| 27 Oct 2026 |
VfL Bochum 1848
(A)
DFB Pokal
|
2 - 0 (L) | 7.1 |
| 24 Oct 2026 |
SV Werder Bremen
(H)
Bundesliga
|
2 - 3 (L) | 7.0 |
| 17 Oct 2026 |
FC Schalke 04
(A)
Bundesliga
|
0 - 1 (W) | 7.3 |
Market Value & Form
Bundesliga 2026/2027Market Value
Comparison of two independent sources
Current Value
€40.00m
Model Estimate
€37,6m
€33,8m – €41,3m
20232026
Season Form
Goals
0 / xG 0.22
Assists
2 / xA 1.39
Shooting
6
Pass accuracy
87.9
Goals
%0
Assists
%85
Rating
%83
Bars show the player's league percentile.
Detailed Statistics Show Hide expand_more
Percentages show the player's league percentile.
Shooting
Goals
0
%0
xG
0.22
%29
xG excl. penalty
0.22
%31
Shooting
6
%47
Passing
Assists
2
%85
xA
1.39
%83
Accurate passes
320
%77
Pass accuracy %
87.9
%77
Accurate long balls
11
%64
Long ball accuracy %
55.0
%68
Line-breaking passes
60
%76
Chances created
10
%72
Big chances created
3
%83
Successful crosses
2
%56
Cross accuracy %
66.7
%91
Possession
Dribbles
3
%53
Dribble success %
23.1
%16
Duels won
36
%76
Duels won %
49.3
%48
Aerials won
7
%67
Aerials won %
46.7
%45
Touches
518
%77
Touches in opposition box
16
%77
Dispossessed
10
%9
Fouls won
14
%89
Defending
Defensive actions
53
%84
Tackles
12
%64
Interceptions
27
%100
Blocked shots
5
%88
Fouls committed
5
%55
Recoveries
49
%91
Possession won final 3rd
4
%76
Dribbled past
4
%48
Clearances
9
%51
Clean sheets
2
%79
Goals conceded while on pitch
18
%5
xG against while on pitch
14.93
%13
Discipline
Yellow cards
1
%35
Red cards
0
%100
Skill profile
Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Bundesliga 2026/2027.
86,0
Overall
Ranked #3 of 101 players in the same position
Deep-Lying PlaymakerRecent match scores
- 73 Elversberg
- 82 Werder Bremen
- 84 Schalke 04
- 78 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 86 Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Shooting 54,1 #76/77
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Passing 79,3 #6/101
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Crossing 64,2 #25/78
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On ball attacking 68,2 #21/98
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Duels 71,3 #7/97
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1v1 defending 81,8 #1/99
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Positioning 80,9 #1/99
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Ball control 63,0 #43/101
newspaper Latest news
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Sets up opening goal
Sano had an assist while creating two chances during Sunday's 5-0 win over Hamburg.
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Scores in loss to Brazil
Sano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Brazil. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12th minute.
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Assist Saturday
Sano recorded one assist on a chance created and one cross in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
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Goes full 90 minutes
Sano had two tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.
forum Social media
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X · @1FSVMainz05 ·
Kacper und Kaishu unterwegs mit ihren Nationalteams. 🙌 #mainz05
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YouTube · @1FSVMainz05 ·
Vom Dorf in die Bundesliga: Kaishu Sano
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X · @1FSVMainz05 ·
Das ist Kaishu Sano! 🇯🇵 Vom langen Schulweg bis zur WM in den USA - Kaishu erzählt auf über seinen Weg in den Profifußball! ⚽️ Zum ganzen Video: #mainz05
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YouTube · @1FSVMainz05 ·
Vom Dorf in die Bundesliga: Kaishu Sano 🇯🇵⚽️
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X · @1FSVMainz05 ·
Kaishu vor #M05SGE 🎙️ Zum ganzen Interview: #mainz05
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X · @1FSVMainz05 ·
Well done, Kaishu! 👏👏👏 #mainz05 #M05SGE
Careers
Club career
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Mainz 05 Current07.2024 – present
95 apps · 2 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2026/2027 7.43Bundesliga 9 0 2 7.37DFB Pokal 2 0 0 7.732025/2026 7.27Bundesliga 34 1 2 7.26Conference League 12 1 1 7.38DFB Pokal 2 0 0 6.842024/2025 7.21Bundesliga 34 0 0 7.23DFB Pokal 2 0 0 6.87 -
Kashima Antlers01.2023 – 07.2024
58 apps · 1 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2024 7.04J. League 20 0 2 7.04J. League Cup 2 0 0 –Emperor Cup 1 0 0 –2023 7.15J. League 27 1 0 7.15J. League Cup 7 0 0 –Emperor Cup 1 0 0 – -
Machida Zelvia01.2019 – 12.2022
118 apps · 8 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2022J2 League 20 1 0 –Emperor Cup 1 0 0 –2021J2 League 34 6 0 –Emperor Cup 1 0 0 –2020J2 League 41 1 0 –2019J2 League 21 0 0 –
National team
Japan
11.2023
19 apps · 1 goals
