Kodai Sano (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Kodai Sano is a 71 overall rated LMF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for N.E.C. Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. JAPAN, age 22.
Kodai Sano can gain up to 19 overall points (+27%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Creative Playmaker.
Positions: LMF, LB, DMF, CMF, AMF, LWF.
Kodai Sano is playable across 6 positions (LMF, LB, DMF, CMF, AMF, LWF), a highly versatile profile.
Kodai Sano Stats
Kodai Sano's standout current stat is Acceleration at 74. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 62 |
| Ball Control | 68 |
| Dribbling | 70 |
| Tight Possession | 64 |
| Low Pass | 65 |
| Lofted Pass | 64 |
| Finishing | 62 |
| Heading | 58 |
| Place Kicking | 63 |
| Curl | 67 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 71 |
| Acceleration | 74 |
| Kicking Power | 66 |
| Jump | 61 |
| Physical Contact | 57 |
| Balance | 67 |
| Stamina | 72 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 60 |
| Tackling | 60 |
| Defensive Engagement | 63 |
| Aggression | 69 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
Kodai Sano Stats at Max Level
Kodai Sano's biggest gain at max level is Ball Control: 68 at base rising to 80 at max level (+12). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 62 | 70 | +8 |
| Ball Control | 68 | 80 | +12 |
| Dribbling | 70 | 82 | +12 |
| Tight Possession | 64 | 76 | +12 |
| Low Pass | 65 | 77 | +12 |
| Lofted Pass | 64 | 76 | +12 |
| Finishing | 62 | 66 | +4 |
| Heading | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Place Kicking | 63 | 67 | +4 |
| Curl | 67 | 71 | +4 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 71 | 83 | +12 |
| Acceleration | 74 | 82 | +8 |
| Kicking Power | 66 | 78 | +12 |
| Jump | 61 | 61 | +0 |
| Physical Contact | 57 | 57 | +0 |
| Balance | 67 | 75 | +8 |
| Stamina | 72 | 84 | +12 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 60 | 64 | +4 |
| Tackling | 60 | 64 | +4 |
| Defensive Engagement | 63 | 67 | +4 |
| Aggression | 69 | 73 | +4 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
LMF remains Kodai Sano's best-rated position at max level (90); the next-best alternative is LB (82). The ratings below show how Kodai Sano would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 71 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 43 |
| CB | Center Back | 67 |
| LB (secondary) | Left Back | 82 |
| RB | Right Back | 68 |
| DMF (secondary) | Defensive Midfielder | 79 |
| CMF (secondary) | Central Midfielder | 80 |
| LMF (registered) | Left Midfielder | 90 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 68 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 80 |
| LWF (secondary) | Left Wing Forward | 82 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 68 |
| SS | Second Striker | 67 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 66 |
Skills (8)
Long-Range Curler, Scissors Feint, Rabona, Dipping Shot, Cut Behind & Turn, Chop Turn, Track Back, Interception.
None of Kodai Sano's 8 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Kodai Sano (5)
Of the 5 known Kodai Sano cards, this one ranks #5 by max overall rating (90 vs. 102 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Stars 6 Apr '26 | 85 | 102 | 106762955019322 |
| POTW 22 Jan '26 | 92 | 97 | 52897085805626 |
| European Clubs Selection Midfielders 16 Jan '25 | 78 | 97 | 105728941642810 |
| Japan Selection 4 Aug '25 | 78 | 97 | 105787997443130 |
| Standard (this card) | 71 | 90 | 152634 |
Kodai Sano is a 71 OVR LMF from JAPAN, playing for N.E.C. Nijmegen in Eredivisie. Max overall: 90. Playing style: Creative Playmaker. Secondary positions: LB, DMF, CMF, AMF, LWF. Skills: Long-Range Curler, Scissors Feint, Rabona, and 5 more. Booster: No Booster (). 4 other Sano variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kodai Sano's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Kodai Sano reaches 90 overall at max level as LMF, up from 71 at base level. Kodai Sano's biggest gain at max level is Ball Control: 68 at base rising to 80 at max level (+12).
What is Kodai Sano's best position at max level?
LMF remains Kodai Sano's best-rated position at max level (90); the next-best alternative is LB (82).
What is Kodai Sano's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Kodai Sano's standout current stat is Acceleration at 74. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.