Career
Clubs by season and milestones detected between squad sweeps.
- 2026/27–26Red Bull Salzburg · Austrian Bundesliga · 29 apps, 7 goals, 5 assists
S. Kitano — season analysis
Much of what Red Bull Salzburg (Bundesliga) do goes through Sota Kitano (Japan) in midfield — his 2026/27 season, measured below. At 21, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
So far he has scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists in 6 appearances — 3 goal contributions in total. That comes across 382 minutes on the pitch, or 0.24 goals per 90 minutes and 0.71 goal involvements per 90. He has started 4 of those matches.
From 9 shots, 33% on target, his shot conversion is 11%. On the creative side he has produced 11 key passes while completing 81% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 6 tackles and 2 interceptions, winning 31% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.