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18 Kaishu Sano
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Club season 2025/26 Bundesliga, UEFA Conference League, DFB-Pokal
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IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year 2025; caps updated to 13
Date of birth2000-12-30 (age 25) NationalityJapan ClubMainz 05 · Germany LeagueBundesliga PositionMF · Defensive mid · #18 Height176 cm Preferred footright Market value—
Kaishu Sano came through the Kashima Antlers academy and established himself as a tenacious, ball-winning midfielder before earning a move to Germany's Mainz 05. A regular for the club, his combative displays earned him selection in the IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year for 2025. He provides defensive-midfield depth and energy behind captain Wataru Endo.
- Came through the Kashima Antlers academy
- Named in the IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year for 2025
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