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Will Kodai Sano leave NEC and join Dortmund?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kodai Sano's transfer to Dortmund, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Dortmund has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kodai Sano.
- Dortmund has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kodai Sano (22).
- Dortmund has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kodai Sano.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer)
Alternatives of Dortmund
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
69.2
69.5
|
Ander Guevara |
 Alaves
|
€2.3M |
|
69.1
69.4
|
Ellyes Skhiri |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€5.1M |
|
69.0
69.5
|
Pablo Ibáñez |
Alaves
|
€4.2M |
|
68.9
71.6
|
Patrick Osterhage |
 SC Freiburg
|
€9.4M |
|
68.8
69.6
|
Lucas Torró |
 Osasuna
|
€2.2M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Jefferson Lerma |
 C. Palace
|
€5.4M |
|
68.7
76.7
|
Pape Matar Sarr |
 Tottenham
|
€47.6M |
|
68.6
68.6
|
Pathé Ciss |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€1.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Matt O'Riley | 20-05-2026 | Report | |
| Sven Mijnans | 16-05-2026 | Report | |
| Kennet Eichhorn | 13-05-2026 | Report | |
| Diego Moreira | 08-04-2026 | Report | |
| Nathan De Cat | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Silva | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 30-07-2025 | Report |
Kodai Sano
M, DM (C)
Skill: 65.8
Pot: 76.5
Team
NEC
NEC
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€10.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€7.6M – €12.6M
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Who is Kodai Sano?
Kodai Sano (JPN) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for NEC. Kodai Sano is 22 years old (2003/09/25) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 22. Kodai Sano has also been used as a box to box midfielder.
Kodai Sano's current transfer value is between €7.6M and €12.6M. His last transfer was from Okayama to NEC in 2023. NEC paid Okayama €0.5M for Kodai Sano.
Kodai Sano latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
