Kodai Sano
Japan | Midfielder | Japan
Kodai Sano, 22, is a footballer from Japan playing as Midfielder for Japan. Sano was born in Tsuyama, Japan. In the 2026 Friendlies season Sano has 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 45 minutes at an average rating of 7.50. Sano is ranked 19th in the Eredivisie Top Assists list for 2025/26.
Profile
- Full name
- Kodai Sano
- Age
- 22
- Born
- 25 September 2003 | Tsuyama | Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 176
- Weight
- 68
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 23
- Current club
- Japan
League Rankings
- Eredivisie 2025/26 | Top Assists | Position 19 | 7 assists Visit the Eredivisie hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Japan | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.50 |
| 2026 | Japan | World Cup - Qualification Asia | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| 2025 | Japan | Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 25/26 | NEC Nijmegen | Eredivisie | 34 | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 0 | 7.13 |
| 25/26 | NEC Nijmegen | KNVB Beker | 5 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| 2024 | Japan U23 | Olympics Men | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet
Runner-up finishes
- KNVB Beker 1× | 2023/2024 | Netherlands
Clubs | 1
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NEC Nijmegen
Aug 2023 – present
Free
Injury and Suspension History
- Broken Foot : 20 January 2025 to 14 March 2025
- Illness : 27 November 2024 to 29 November 2024
- Ankle Injury : 22 October 2024 to 24 October 2024
- Ankle Injury : 27 September 2024 to 4 October 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Kodai Sano play?
Kodai Sano plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Kodai Sano play for?
Kodai Sano plays for Japan in the Friendlies.
How many goals has Kodai Sano scored this season?
Kodai Sano has scored 0 goals in 1 appearances in the Friendlies 2026 season.
How old is Kodai Sano?
Kodai Sano is 22 years old and comes from Japan.
Updated: 10 Jul 2026, 10:08 UTC