ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · FSV Mainz 05.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 34 | 1 | 2 | 3059 | 7.05 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 11 | 1 | 1 | 924 | 7.07 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.8 |
Scout report
K. Sano is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at FSV Mainz 05, rated 79 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 49th of 323 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.88 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Sano.
Judged on this season alone, Sano graded 44 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 20 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 3.884 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 31 → 44). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 79, top 20% of the 20 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga. At 25 Sano is in his prime years, and a market index of 47.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Sano is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · FSV Mainz 05 finished 10th of 18 · a mid-table side
3.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 3.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 79, Sano carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga (top 20%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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