Kodai Sano
Defensive midfielder · PSV · Eredivisie · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-11-13
Kodai Sano, 23, plays as a defensive midfielder for PSV in the Eredivisie. This season: 11 appearances, 913 minutes, 2 goals and 1 assist, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.06. Among midfielders in Eredivisie he stands out for passes and pass accuracy %.
Profile
- Club
- PSV
- League
- Eredivisie
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 23
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
Against every midfielder in Eredivisie
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 11 (10) | – |
| Minutes | 913 | – |
| Average rating | 7.06 | – |
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 | 0.14 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.38 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.49 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.28 |
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.08 |
| Passes | 559 | 55.10 |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.9 | – |
| Crosses | 3 | 0.30 |
| Tackles | 14 | 1.38 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.99 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.89 |
| Duels won | 43 | 4.24 |
| Aerial duels won | 8 | 0.79 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.99 |
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.48 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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