Kodai Sano
Defensive midfielder · PSV · Eredivisie · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-25
Kodai Sano, 23, plays as a defensive midfielder for PSV in the Eredivisie. This season: 9 appearances, 733 minutes, 1 goal and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.01. Among midfielders in Eredivisie he stands out for pass accuracy %, passes and successful dribbles.
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) | 9 (8) | – |
| Minutes | 733 | – |
| Average rating | 7.01 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.12 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.14 | 0.14 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.35 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.49 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.23 |
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.35 |
| Passes | 458 | 56.23 |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.0 | – |
| Crosses | 4 | 0.49 |
| Tackles | 12 | 1.47 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.98 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.11 |
| Duels won | 34 | 4.17 |
| Aerial duels won | 3 | 0.37 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.11 |
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.35 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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