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Kaishu Sano
Japan · midfielder · 176cm · Born 2000-12-30
Goals by Competition
57
Appearances
3
Goals
4
Assists
5
Cards
Bundesliga 1 goals · 44 apps
Europa Conference League 1 goals · 11 apps
World Cup 1 goals · 1 apps
WC Qualification Asia 0 goals · 1 apps
Season by Season
2024/2025 — Bundesliga 20 apps
2025/2026 — Europa Conference League 11 apps · 1 goals
2025/2026 — Bundesliga 24 apps · 1 goals
2026 — WC Qualification Asia 1 apps
2026 — World Cup 1 apps · 1 goals
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Player Profile
Kaishu Sano (佐野 海舟, Sano Kaishū; born 30 December 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Japan national team.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Bio
Born 2000-01-01 (26)
Birthplace Tsuyama
Nationality Japan
Positions midfielder
Club Career
FC Machida Zelvia
2019 — 2022 Kashima Antlers
2023 — present Related Articles
Brazil 2-1 Japan: Brazil make pressure count against JapanJun 29
Brazil secures a deserved 2-1 victory over Japan, overturning an early setback from Kaishu Sano's 29th-minute goal. Dominating with 19 shots to Japan's 5, Brazil's relentless pressure pays off, with Casimiro emerging as the hero. The match underscores Brazil's ability to capitalize on sustained offensive pressure to achieve victory.
World Cup 2026: Tactical Mastery and Key Performances Define Round-of-32Jul 22