Ao Tanaka
Japan/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Ao Tanaka is a Japanese international midfielder who plays for English Championship side Leeds United, born on September 10, 1998. Valued at €10 million, the 27-year-old is a crucial deep-lying playmaker renowned for his exceptional passing, tactical intelligence, and ball-winning abilities. Tanaka's career skyrocketed after impressive performances in the Bundesliga with Fortuna Düsseldorf, leading to a high-profile move to Leeds. He is the metronome at the heart of midfield, capable of breaking lines with his vision and providing a shield for the defense. A mainstay for the Japanese national team, his composure under pressure and technical quality make him one of Asia's premier midfield talents, now testing himself in the physically demanding environment of English football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/08/29
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Leeds United4000000€
Transfer
2022/06/30
Kawasaki FrontaleFortuna Dusseldorf1000000€
Transfer
2022/06/29
Fortuna DusseldorfKawasaki FrontaleLoan Ended
2021/06/30
Kawasaki FrontaleFortuna Dusseldorf100000€
Loan
2017/01/31
Kawasaki Frontale U18Kawasaki FrontaleSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Japan
JPN Kirin Challenge Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
162
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
106
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
5
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
0