Collected from open sources (3) · facts link to sources
Gallery
Career & Clubs
After four seasons with J2 League club Machida Zelvia, in December 2022 it was announced that Sano would be joining J1 League club Kashima Antlers for the 2023 season. Sano appeared as starter at the beginning of the season, appearing in nine of their first ten games. In April, he picked up a knee injury which would leave him out of action for four weeks.
Mainz 05
On 3 July 2024, Sano signed for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
On 15 May 2026, Sano was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 29 June 2026, Sano scored his first international goal by opening the scoreline against Brazil in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 29 August 2026
International
As of match played 29 June 2026
Japan score listed first, score column indicates score after each Sano goal.
- Club
- FC Machida Zelvia (2019–2022)
- Club
- Kashima Antlers (2023–2024)
- Club
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 (2024–)
- National team
- Japan
Personal
Sano is the elder brother of fellow professional footballer Kodai Sano.
Clubs
Played together with
Aarón Martín1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2019–2023- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 1994–1997
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2000–2001
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2001–2001
Abdou Diallo1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2017–2018- Akihiro SatoKashima Antlers · 2010–2010
- Akihiro SatoKashima Antlers · 2011–2015
- Akira NarahashiKashima Antlers · 1997–2006
- Akira ToshimaFC Machida Zelvia
Alcindo SartoriKashima Antlers · 1993–1994- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKashima Antlers · 2011–2012
- Alex MineiroKashima Antlers · 2005–2006
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Kaishu Sano is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 and the Japan national team.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…