Announcement of Kaishu Sano's Permanent Transfer to 1.FSV Mainz 05

We would like to announce that Kaishu Sano will be permanently transferring to 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Germany).

Player Name

Kaishu Sano

Born

December 30, 2000, from Okayama Prefecture

Size

176 cm, 67 kg

Position

Career

FC Viparte U-12 - FC Viparte U-15 - Yonago Kita High School - FC Machida Zelvia (2019) - Kashima Antlers (2023)

Appearance Record

Domestic Competitions

		J1		J2		League Cup		Emperor's Cup
Season	Team	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals
2019	Machida	-	-	21	0	-	-	1	0
2020	Machida	-	-	41	1	-	-	-	-
2021	Machida	-	-	34	6	-	-	1	0
2022	Machida	-	-	20	1	-	-	1	0
2023	Kashima	27	1	-	-	7	0	1	0
2024	Kashima	20	0	-	-	2	0	1	0
Total		47	1	116	8	9	0	5	0

Comment from Sano

"I have decided to transfer permanently to FSV Mainz. I am truly sorry to be leaving Antlers in the middle of the season. However, when I considered my future life, and in order to grow further as a footballer, I strongly wished to seize this opportunity and decided to take on the challenge overseas with determination. When I joined Antlers in 2023, I had been unable to play football for nearly half a year due to overtraining syndrome. In that situation, I received an offer from Antlers, and I was able to rediscover the joy of playing football and my love for the sport. I believe my football career would have ended without Antlers. And by always being committed to victory and fighting united with players, staff, and everyone involved with the club, I believe I was able to grow. The cheers of the supporters in the stadium were always encouraging and a driving force for me on the pitch. I will do my best to showcase my play in Europe, perform well in matches, and become a player who can represent Japan. Once again, to all the fans, supporters, partners, local residents, and everyone involved with Antlers, thank you very much for the past year and a half."

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