Kodai Sano
Mercato XI valuation · €16.1M · July 2026
Current Team
NEC Nijmegen
Kodai Sano
Performance Summary
Season snapshot
Season Rating
Goals / 90
0.09
Assists / 90
0.24
Key Passes
49
Pass Acc.
83.2%
Dribble %
56%
Tackles
73
Goals
3
Assists
8
Key Passes
49
Rating
7.06
Detailed stats
Player Statistics
Goals
3
Assists
8
Shots
34
Shots on Target
9
Shot Accuracy
26%
Big Chances Created
10
Big Chances Missed
1
Transfer History
Career moves for Kodai Sano
About Kodai Sano
Kodai Sano is a 22-year-old Japanese central midfield at NEC Nijmegen, where he wears the number 23 shirt. Standing at 180cm and right-footed, he plays in Eredivisie.
Across 34 appearances and 3,060 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Kodai Sano has scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists — a rate of 0.32 goal contributions per 90 minutes.
As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Kodai Sano at €16.1M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in Eredivisie, a defined role at NEC Nijmegen, and being at a productive age for a midfielder all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.
Frequently asked questions
What position does Kodai Sano play?+
Kodai Sano plays as a central midfield for NEC Nijmegen, and is 22 years old.
How many goals has Kodai Sano scored in the 2025/26 season?+
In the 2025/26 season, Kodai Sano has scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists in 34 appearances in Eredivisie.
How is Kodai Sano's 2026 market value calculated?+
Mercato XI estimates Kodai Sano's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of Eredivisie. The valuation is recalculated every month.