Who should replace Kaishu Sano?
CDM/CM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaishu Sano's profile ↗
Kaishu Sano is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Sano include Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad, who has a fit score of 82, and Lewis Miley from Newcastle United, also with a fit score of 82. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role Sano occupies.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 31 | €17m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
* 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: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaishu Sano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Kaishu Sano, at 94/100 on profile. Lewis Miley and Mikel Merino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kaishu Sano?
Yes — Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €4.1m, a 80/100 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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