Who should replace Kaishu Sano?
CDM/CM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaishu Sano's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kaishu Sano, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Ibrahima Sissoko, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Yangel Herrera. Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Villar at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kaishu Sano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 19 | €27m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 21 | €11m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €5.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €17m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaishu Sano
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaishu Sano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Kaishu Sano, at 93/100 on profile. Cristian Cásseres Jr. and Yangel Herrera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kaishu Sano?
Yes — Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kaishu Sano?
Doppel learns Kaishu Sano's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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