KAISHU SANO
Midfielder · FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
“A relentless box-to-box engine with room to sharpen.”
GoalPost verdict
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A relentless box-to-box engine with room to sharpen.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A relentless box-to-box engine with room to sharpen.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
78%
Last Updated
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GoalPost verdict
A relentless box-to-box engine with room to sharpen.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
8Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
56Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
26Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
76Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.04
0.50
per 90
0.18
8%
56%
0.76
3.7
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.04
season rate
Shots / 90
0.50
shot volume
Shot accuracy
36%
9/25 on target
Conversion
8%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.56
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
0.76
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
K. Sano plays as a true box-to-box midfielder, constantly linking the first pass to the next phase of attack. He shuttles hard between the lines, offers himself in support, and keeps the midfield connected with tidy, purposeful movement. In the final third he arrives rather than camps, which gives his work a sharp, late edge.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Japan at World Cup 2026, he matters as a midfielder who can sustain tempo and keep the side balanced across long spells. In a squad place, he offers energy, discipline, and a developing profile that fits a team needing control without losing running power.
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Analysis overview
K. Sano plays as a true box-to-box midfielder, constantly linking the first pass to the next phase of attack. He shuttles hard between the lines, offers himself in support, and keeps the midfield connected with tidy, purposeful movement. In the final third he arrives rather than camps, which gives his work a sharp, late edge.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.50
SoT / 90
0.18
Accuracy
36%
Conversion
8%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Clear
No current injury concern is attached to the profile.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A relentless box-to-box engine with room to sharpen.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 2 | 312 | 6.94 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.8 |
 Bundesliga | 34 | 1 | 2 | 3,059 | 7.05 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 11 | 1 | 1 | 924 | 7.07 |
| Total | 52 | 2 | 5 | 4,475 | 6.96 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.04
Shots
0.50
per 90
Shots on target
0.17
Conversion %
8%
Dribbles
56%
Key passes
0.76
Pass accuracy
74%
Fouls won
0.95
per 90
Def actions
3.68
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 |  Brazil | World Cup | L2-1 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Jun 21 |  Tunisia | World Cup | W0-4 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 8.1 |
| Jun 14 |  Netherlands | World Cup | D2-2 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Bundesliga3,059 (68%)UEFA Europa Conference League924 (21%)Friendlies312 (7%)DFB Pokal180 (4%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Japan | World Cup - Qualification Asia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.85 |
| 2025/26 |  FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | 52 | 2 | 5 | 0.13 | 7.04 |
| 2024/25 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | 60 | 0 | 2 | 0.03 | 7.00 |
| 2023/24 |  Kashima | J1 League | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0.03 | 6.85 |
| 2022/23 |  Machida Zelvia | J2 League | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0.05 | — |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Career timeline detail
FSV Mainz 05
2024 – Present
Apps
112
Goals
2
Assists
7
Minutes
9,915
Competition breakdown
| Bundesliga | 52 app | 2 g | 7.04 |
| Bundesliga | 60 app | 0 g | 7.00 |
Goal timeline
2 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Japan
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.04
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Japan
Group context
Tournament overview
For Japan at World Cup 2026, he matters as a midfielder who can sustain tempo and keep the side balanced across long spells. In a squad place, he offers energy, discipline, and a developing profile that fits a team needing control without losing running power.
Appearances
8
Best finish
Round
FIFA rank
18
Titles
0
Japan · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
70
Avg rating
7.04
Minutes
4,475
G/A 90
0.14
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
Japan · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Netherlands | AT&T Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Tunisia | Estadio BBVA | 4:00 AM |
| Jun 25 | Sweden | AT&T Stadium | 11:00 PM |
K. Sano · projection status
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