Sota Kitano
Japan | Midfielder | Red Bull Salzburg
Sota Kitano, 21, is a footballer from Japan playing as Midfielder for Red Bull Salzburg. Kitano was born in Wakayama, Japan. In the 2025 UEFA Champions League season Kitano has 3 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 170 minutes at an average rating of 6.20.
Profile
- Full name
- Sota Kitano
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 13 August 2004 | Wakayama | Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 172
- Weight
- 60
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 8
- Current club
- Red Bull Salzburg
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.82 |
| 2025 | Japan | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg | FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 5.94 |
| 25/26 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | 19 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 0 | 7.20 |
| 25/26 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 25/26 | Red Bull Salzburg | Bundesliga | 25 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.78 |
| 25/26 | Red Bull Salzburg | Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.17 |
| 2025 | Red Bull Salzburg | Friendlies Clubs | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet
Runner-up finishes
- J-League Cup 1× | 2022 | Japan
Clubs | 2
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Red Bull Salzburg
Jun 2025 – present
Transfer
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Red Bull Salzburg
Jun 2025 – Jun 2025
Transfer
Current Status
| Reason | Date |
|---|---|
| Ankle Injury | 23 August 2025 |
| Ankle Injury | 16 August 2025 |
| Ankle Injury | 12 August 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Sota Kitano play?
Sota Kitano plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Sota Kitano play for?
Sota Kitano plays for Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League.
How many goals has Sota Kitano scored this season?
Sota Kitano has scored 0 goals in 3 appearances in the UEFA Champions League 2025 season.
How old is Sota Kitano?
Sota Kitano is 21 years old and comes from Japan.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 07:55 UTC