Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Kodai Sano transferring to Ajax appears very low, with only 28% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few better competitors for position (Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jorthy Mokio, Oscar Gloukh)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Little chance of further development
Potential star player in position on team (Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor)
Way too many better competitors for position (Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor)
Key player as direct competitor (Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor)
| 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. |
|
|
70.2
80.9
|
Mikel Jauregizar |
 Athletic
|
€36.1M |
|
70.1
70.4
|
Maximilian Eggestein |
 SC Freiburg
|
€6.9M |
|
70.0
70.0
|
Jesper Karlström |
 Udinese
|
€2.3M |
|
69.9
69.9
|
Brais Méndez |
 R. Sociedad
|
€13.3M |
|
69.8
69.8
|
Pablo Rosario |
 Porto
|
€7M |
|
69.7
74.1
|
Kaishu Sano |
 Mainz 05
|
€25.5M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Óscar Valentín |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€1.9M |
|
69.7
72.3
|
Patrick Osterhage |
SC Freiburg
|
€9.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marten de Roon | 01-04-2026 | Report | |
| Marvin Young | 09-03-2026 | Report | |
| Mats Rots | 06-03-2026 | Report | |
| Sergio Arribas | 04-03-2026 | Report | |
| Maestro | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| JP Chermont | 30-01-2026 | Report | |
| Maher Carrizo | 30-01-2026 | Report | |
| Dennis Geiger | 16-01-2026 | Report |
NEC
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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 176cm 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.
Ajax 
