Kodai Sano — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · NEC Nijmegen · NED-Eredivisie · age 23 · €13m
Kodai Sano is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who excels in both defensive duties and playmaking. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his peers, he combines effective ball progression through successful dribbles and precise passing, contributing significantly to his team's attacking play with 3 goals and 7 assists this season. His defensive capabilities are equally impressive, highlighted by his strong clearance rate, making him a durable and reliable asset in the midfield with only 7 games missed over the last three seasons.
Strengths
- Successful dribbles /90
- Clearances /90
- Big chances created /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Kodai Sano?
- The players most statistically similar to Kodai Sano (central midfielder) are Ross Barkley, Johan Manzambi, Félix Lemaréchal, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Kodai Sano play?
- Kodai Sano plays as a central midfielder for NEC Nijmegen in the NED-Eredivisie.
- What is Kodai Sano's market value?
- Kodai Sano's market value is €13m.
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