Kaishu Sano
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at 1.FSV Mainz 05
at 1.FSV Mainz 05
690 days · joined 2024-07-03
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€20.00m
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
3
clubs played for
2019
debut season
0.04
goals / match
Machida Zelvia
top club · 119 apps
Career highs
€20.00m
peak value · 2025
€2.50m
top transfer fee · 24/25
6
best season · 2021
8 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 2000-12-30 · 6 players total
218Appearances
9Goals
6Assists
17Yellow cards
0Red cards
90Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Kaishu Sano |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 佐野 海舟 |
| Date of birth | 2000-12-30 (25 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 176.00 m |
| Current club | 1.FSV Mainz 05 |
| Joined | 2024-07-03 |
| Contract expires | 2028-06-30 |
| Agent | UDN SPORTS |
Jul 2025
25/26 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
5 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
Transfer: Kashima Antlers → 1.FSV Mainz 05
24/25 · Transfer · €2.50m
Jul 2024
2024 — Kashima Antlers
23 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
24/25 — 1.FSV Mainz 05
36 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2023
2023 — Kashima Antlers
35 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Apr 2023
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Jan 2023
Transfer: Machida Zelvia → Kashima Antlers
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
2022 — Machida Zelvia
21 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2022
Injury: unknown
29 games missed
Jul 2021
2021 — Machida Zelvia
35 matches · 6 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Apr 2021
Injury: unknown
7 games missed
Jul 2020
2020 — Machida Zelvia
41 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2019
2019 — Machida Zelvia
22 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2019
Transfer: Yonago Kita HS → Machida Zelvia
18/19 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €20.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
1.FSV Mainz 05
0.0%
Kashima Antlers
26.5%
Machida Zelvia
73.5%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 24/25 | 25/26 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kashima Antlers | 2 | 2023 | 2024 | 58 | 1 | 2 | 2,152 |
| Machida Zelvia | 4 | 2019 | 2022 | 119 | 8 | 4 | 5,963 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | UECL Qualifiers | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Bundesliga | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Emperor's Cup | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J. League Cup | Kashima Antlers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J1 League | Kashima Antlers | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Emperor's Cup | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J. League Cup | Kashima Antlers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J1 League | Kashima Antlers | 27 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2,152 |
| 2022 | Emperor's Cup | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 34 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 504 |
| 2020 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 41 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3,659 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 2019-02-01 | Yonago Kita HS | Machida Zelvia | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-09 | Machida Zelvia | Kashima Antlers | Transfer | 750000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-03 | Kashima Antlers | 1.FSV Mainz 05 | Transfer | 1500000 | €2.50m |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | Inner ligament injury | 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-31 | 33 | 7 |
| 21/22 | Lumbago | 2022-06-06 | 2022-10-24 | 141 | 29 |
| 22/23 | Inner ligament injury | 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-08 | 29 | 6 |
Current€17.00m
Peak€20.00m
Low€25k
Δ since start+€16.75m
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €17.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €20.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €650k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #3435 | #21 | 8 | 0 | — | — | current national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koki Anzai | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayato Nakama | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shuta Doi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shohei Takahashi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuta Higuchi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomoki Hayakawa | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shusuke Ota | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Ikuma Sekigawa | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Masayuki Okuyama | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Naomichi Ueda | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuki Okada | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaina Yoshio | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Koki Fukui | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuki Nakashima | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Takae | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Taiki Hirato | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 6 | 34 |
| 2022 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 20 |
| 2020 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 41 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 3 | 34 |
| 2024 | J1 League | Kashima Antlers | 2 | 20 |
| 2020 | J2 League | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 41 |
Teams faced most often by Kaishu Sano's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 23% |
| FC Tokyo | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 54% |
| Vissel Kobe | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 38% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 8 | +12 | 69% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 23% |
| Nagoya Grampus | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 54% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 54% |
| Sagan Tosu | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 50% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 8 | +15 | 58% |
| Gamba Osaka | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 42% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 17% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 25 | -2 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Senior debut season | |
| 2020 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 2,152 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.21 |
| 2022 | 21 | 1,800 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 2021 | 35 | 504 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2020 | 41 | 3,659 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J2 League
116 apps
8 G
4 A
J1 League
47 apps
1 G
2 A
Bundesliga
36 apps
0 G
0 A
Emperor's Cup
5 apps
0 G
0 A
J. League Cup
9 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Kaishu Sano
Who is Kaishu Sano?
Kaishu Sano is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for 1.FSV Mainz 05.
How old is Kaishu Sano?
Kaishu Sano is 25 years old. He was born on December 30, 2000 in Tsuyama, Okayama.
What position does Kaishu Sano play?
Kaishu Sano plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Kaishu Sano play for?
Kaishu Sano currently plays for 1.FSV Mainz 05.
How many career goals has Kaishu Sano scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Kaishu Sano has scored 9 goals in 218 appearances.
What is Kaishu Sano's market value?
Kaishu Sano's most recent reported market value is €20.00m.