Kaishu Sano
25-Year-Old
FSV Mainz 05
Bundesliga
Scores in loss to Brazil
Sano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Brazil. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12th minute.
ANALYSIS
Sano broke the deadlock for Japan midway through the first half with a shot from outside the box that sneaked past Alisson's reach. However, the defensive midfielder looked overmatched by the creativity of the Brazilian playmakers in the second half. Sano, primarily a holding midfielder, finished the World Cup with one goal, one assist, four interceptions, three tackles and two clearances in three starts.
Sano broke the deadlock for Japan midway through the first half with a shot from outside the box that sneaked past Alisson's reach. However, the defensive midfielder looked overmatched by the creativity of the Brazilian playmakers in the second half. Sano, primarily a holding midfielder, finished the World Cup with one goal, one assist, four interceptions, three tackles and two clearances in three starts.
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Assist Saturday
Sano recorded one assist on a chance created and one cross in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
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Goes full 90 minutes
Sano had two tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.
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Another decent option in midfield
Sano has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to compete for a starting role in the midfield throughout the competition under coach Hajime Moriyasu.
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Records one shot
Sano registered one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim.
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Earns assist
Sano assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.
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Liverpool leading race
Sano has emerged as Liverpool's top midfield target for the 2026/27 season, according to TEAMtalk.
ANALYSIS
The Reds are prepared to offer up to €60 million for the Japan international, but signing him won't be easy since there's interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund in the talented playmaker. Sano's energy and defensive work rate would provide another dynamic option to a midfield that already features creative players such as Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz, as well as Ryan Gravenberch.
The Reds are prepared to offer up to €60 million for the Japan international, but signing him won't be easy since there's interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund in the talented playmaker. Sano's energy and defensive work rate would provide another dynamic option to a midfield that already features creative players such as Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz, as well as Ryan Gravenberch.