Sota Kitano

Sota Kitano contract and transfer fees

Sota Kitano's contract with Salzburg runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Sota Kitano has made 1 permanent move since 2015, none for a disclosed fee.

Sota Kitano transfer history and what each club made

• Cerezo Osaka · sold to Salzburg for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2025)
• Salzburg · signed from Cerezo Osaka for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2025) · current club

Sota Kitano injury record and availability

Sota Kitano is out injured: ankle ligament tear since 26 Oct 2026, return date not set (4 games missed so far).

In the 2026/27 league season Sota Kitano has played 528 of a possible 1,080 minutes (49%): 6 starts and 9 appearances in 12 games, average rating 6.81.

Since 2025, Sota Kitano has had 5 injury spells: 77 days out and 15 games missed. Longest: muscular problems, 21 days (Dec 2025).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 15 days out, 4 games missed
• 2025/26: 4 spells, 62 days out, 11 games missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Salzburg injury list

Sota Kitano international career: Japan caps

Sota Kitano has 1 senior cap for Japan and 0 international goals.

Last 12 months: 1 cap, 0 starts, 14 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 19 Nov 2025.