Kodai Sano

Kodai Sano contract and transfer fees

Kodai Sano's contract with PSV runs until 30 June 2031 (55 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2031, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Kodai Sano has moved for €15m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €15m, NEC Nijmegen to PSV, Aug 2026.

PSV paid €15m for Kodai Sano in August 2026. His value is now €23m, €9m above the fee. That is €967k per appearance across his 15 for them so far.

Kodai Sano transfer history and what each club made

• Fagiano Okayama · sold to NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed fee (Aug 2023)
• NEC Nijmegen · signed from Fagiano Okayama for an undisclosed fee (Aug 2023) · sold to PSV for €15m (Aug 2026)
• PSV · signed from NEC Nijmegen for €15m (Aug 2026) · current club

Kodai Sano injury record and availability

Kodai Sano has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Kodai Sano has played 913 of a possible 1,080 minutes (85%): 10 starts and 11 appearances in 12 games, average rating 7.11.

Since 2025, Kodai Sano has had 1 injury spell: 68 days out and 7 games missed. Longest: metatarsal fracture, 68 days (Jan 2025).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 68 days out, 7 games missed

PSV injury list

Kodai Sano international career: Japan caps

Kodai Sano has 4 senior caps for Japan (133 minutes, 2 starts), the first in June 2025.

Last 12 months: 3 caps, 2 starts, 104 minutes in 5 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 8 Oct 2026.