K. Sano — season analysis
Kodai Sano (Japan) does his best work between the lines for NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie), and his 2025/26 numbers lean clearly toward creation. He stands 176 and weighs 68. He was born in Tsuyama, Japan.
So far he has scored 3 goals and provided 7 assists in 34 appearances — 10 goal contributions in total. That comes across 3,060 minutes on the pitch, or 0.09 goals per 90 minutes and 0.29 goal involvements per 90. He has started 34 of those matches.
He creates chances too, with 48 key passes and 83% passing accuracy. He has attempted 26 shots (35% finding the frame) and converts 12% of them. In one-on-ones he completes 54% of his dribbles.
He wins 49% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 9.7, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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