Mainz 05- Games
- 10
- 10 starts
- Minutes
- 885
- 89 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.3 xG
- Assists
- 2
- 1.5 xA
Player profile
885 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Interceptor in central midfield
Sano reads the game better than any central midfielder, with interceptions in the top 1% and recoveries in the top 9%, and he creates more than most. He tackles rarely and offers little goal threat. From 885 minutes.
Key strengths
Interceptions. 3.46 interceptions per 90, percentile 99.
Recoveries. 6.51 recoveries per 90, percentile 91.
Creates. 0.15 expected assists per 90, percentile 78.
Areas for development
Few tackles. 1.02 tackles per 90, percentile 11.
Little goal threat. 0.03 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 20.
Similar players
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro MonzaTackles 11 v 23 and recoveries 91 v 78.
- Santi Comesaña VillarrealInterceptions 99 v 78, expected assists 78 v 66.
- Jobe Bellingham Borussia DortmundInterceptions 99 v 92 and recoveries 91 v 85.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Interceptions. 3.46 interceptions per 90, percentile 99.
Recoveries. 6.51 recoveries per 90, percentile 91.
Creates. 0.15 expected assists per 90, percentile 78.
Areas for development
Few tackles. 1.02 tackles per 90, percentile 11.
Little goal threat. 0.03 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 20.
Similar players
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro MonzaTackles 11 v 23 and recoveries 91 v 78.
- Santi Comesaña VillarrealInterceptions 99 v 78, expected assists 78 v 66.
- Jobe Bellingham Borussia DortmundInterceptions 99 v 92 and recoveries 91 v 85.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 2 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, centre (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 18%, Middle third 61%, Final third 21%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 8 | 705 | 0 | 2 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 1.35 | 5 | 10 | 7.48 |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.15 | 1 | 0 | 7.73 |
10 games
