Players like Kaishu Sano
CDM/CM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaishu Sano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kaishu Sano are Yangel Herrera, Lewis Miley, Mats Wieffer. Doppel rates Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yangel Herrera scores 81/100 at about €5.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kaishu Sano is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in the tackle. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he excels in winning duels and intercepting plays, making him a reliable anchor in midfield. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscores his consistency and reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kaishu Sano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaishu Sano
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaishu Sano?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Kaishu Sano, with a 81/100 overall match. Lewis Miley and Mats Wieffer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kaishu Sano?
Yes. Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €5.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kaishu Sano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kaishu Sano's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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