Kodai Sano Stats
Club: PSV Eindhoven · Position: Midfielder · Born: 25 Sep 2003 (age 23) · Nationality: Japan.
Next: Cambuur v PSV Eindhoven · Eredivisie · Sun 8 Nov, 15:45 GMT · Cambuur allow 13.3 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Kodai Sano (PSV Eindhoven, midfielder) has 3 goals and 0 assists in 16 appearances in 2026/27 (1273 minutes, all competitions). Shots per 90 in Eredivisie: 1.42, higher than 58% of 74 midfielders. Started 15 of 16. Next: Cambuur v PSV Eindhoven, Sun 8 Nov, 15:45 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Kodai Sano has 10 appearances and 823 minutes in the Eredivisie 2026/27 as a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven.
Sano’s TACTIX Impact runs at 3.7 per match over 10 appearances in Eredivisie matches, the 81st percentile of 368 qualifying Eredivisie players.
Against midfielders in the Eredivisie 2026/27, Kodai Sano stands out on pass accuracy of 90.1% (higher than 92%) and 57.52 passes per 90 (higher than 85%); the cohort is 74 players with 396+ minutes.
Kodai Sano (PSV Eindhoven) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.8 per match across 16 appearances, and has three goals and zero assists in 16 appearances in 2026/27 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 4 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 16 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Kodai Sano is a midfielder at PSV Eindhoven, with 10 appearances and 823 minutes in the Eredivisie 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.7 per match across 10 appearances in Eredivisie matches, the 81st percentile of 368 qualifying Eredivisie players. Kodai Sano has started 15 of 16 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 80 minutes. That is 83% of the Eredivisie minutes available to him (823 of 990 across 11 club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 74 Eredivisie midfielders with 396+ minutes: pass accuracy of 90.1% — higher than 92% and 57.52 passes per 90 — higher than 85%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.09 last season (2970 minutes in the Eredivisie) to 0.22 in 2026/27. Kodai Sano recorded a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Midfielders, Eredivisie 2026/27 (n = 74): Passing (elite, 85th percentile) and Dribbling (strong, 78th percentile). Lower on the radar: Discipline (19th percentile — fewer is better on this axis), against 74 Midfielders, Eredivisie 2026/27 (n = 74).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 7.2, 7.7, -0.3, 3.1, 2.0 — trending up, averaging 3.9 against a season figure of 3.8. Discipline: two yellow cards in 16 appearances in 2026/27, and 1.42 fouls per 90 in the Eredivisie. For Japan this season: two appearances in Friendlies — counted in the all-competitions totals, not in the club percentile. Next up: Cambuur v PSV Eindhoven, Sun 8 Nov, 15:45 GMT (Eredivisie). Cambuur allow 13.3 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Midfielders, Eredivisie 2026/27 (n = 74): D. Weidmann, Ruben van Bommel and D. Rots (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 15 of 16 appearances, 1 from the bench · 80 minutes per appearance · 83% of the Eredivisie minutes available (823 of 990).
Eredivisie only: 10 apps · 3.7 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Eredivisie Impact leaderboard.
Kodai Sano Stats per 90 · Eredivisie 2026/27, midfielder
| Stat | Kodai Sano | vs midfielders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passesper 90 | 57.52 | higher than 85% | 48.27 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.1% | higher than 92% | 82.9% |
| Key passesper 90 | 1.31 | higher than 42% | 1.42 |
| Shotsper 90 | 1.42 | higher than 58% | 0.73 |
| Shots on targetper 90 | 0.55 | higher than 55% | 0.27 |
| Successful dribblesper 90 | 1.20 | higher than 78% | 1.70 |
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.42 | higher than 50% | 2.03 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.20 | higher than 77% | 1.48 |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.42 | fewer than 22% | 1.33 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.22 | fewer than 24% | 0.09 |
Per 90 minutes over 823 minutes in Eredivisie 2026/27. Ranked against 74 Eredivisie midfielders with 396+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 2970 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ shot5 of 10
- 1+ shot on target3 of 10
- 1+ tackle10 of 10
- 1+ foul committed9 of 10
- Scored3 of 10
- Assisted0 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-13 to 2026-11-04, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Eredivisie 2026/27, midfielder
Kodai Sano · Midfielders, Eredivisie 2026/27 (n = 74) median
| Axis | Kodai Sano | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 1.42on target 38.5% | 1.29 | 58th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 57th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.31 | 1.67 | 38th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 57.52accuracy 90.1% | 40.00 | 85th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 1.20success 45.8% | 0.66 | 78th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.37win rate 45.5% | 4.24 | 53rd |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 2.73 | 2.52 | 57th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.64 | 1.05 | 81st |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 823 minutes in Eredivisie 2026/27. Cohort: 74 players with 396+ minutes — an early-season floor; it rises to 450 as the season goes on, so early cohorts are small.
For Japan · national team · 2026/27
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 |
International appearances are counted in the all-competitions totals above. The league percentile and the radar are club-only.
Where That Sits in the Eredivisie
3.7 per match — 81th percentile of 368 qualifying Eredivisie players (3+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | SoT/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | PSV Eindhoven | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0.53 | 1.22 | 4.1 |
| 2026/27 | Japan national team | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 3.00 | 2.1 |
| 2025/26 | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | 3 | 8 | 0.24 | 1.48 | 4.9 |
| 2024/25 | NEC Nijmegen | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0.30 | 0.87 | 3.3 |
| 2023/24 | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0.54 | 0.99 | 3.6 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | v Club Brugge KV | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 | 7.2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-31 | v Willem II | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 | 7.7 | Match → |
| 2026-10-25 | v Feyenoord | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 | -0.3 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-20 | @ FC Porto | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 | 3.1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | @ ADO Den Haag | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-13 | @ RB Leipzig | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 | 5.7 | Match → |
| 2026-10-09 | v Heerenveen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 | 3.8 | Match → |
| 2026-09-24 | Japan v Uruguay | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 | 1.5 | |
| 2026-09-20 | @ Twente | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3.4 | Match → |
| 2026-09-13 | v Sparta Rotterdam | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 | 7.3 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Key passes 1.50 at home (661 min), 1.18 away (612 min); Shots 1.23 at home (661 min), 1.47 away (612 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Kodai Sano’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many shots does Kodai Sano average per 90?
- Kodai Sano averages 1.42 shots per 90 minutes in Eredivisie 2026/27 (823 minutes) — higher than 58% of 74 Eredivisie midfielders with 396+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Kodai Sano have this season?
- This season Kodai Sano has 3 goals and 0 assists in 16 appearances (1273 minutes played).
- Does Kodai Sano start every game?
- Kodai Sano started 15 of 16 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 80 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Kodai Sano get booked?
- Kodai Sano was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 2 yellow and 0 red this season.
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