Ao Tanaka

JPN

• #7 • Center Midfielder

Ao Tanaka

JPN

• #7 • Center Midfielder

Club

Leeds United

League

Premier League

Position

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 10, 1998 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'11"

Weight

165 lb

National Team

Japan

Ranking

401stout of 838

Overall Grade56.7770th/838

Impact score5266th/838

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

206th/224 MID

56.7

Passing

84th/223 MID

68.3

Fifty Fifty Duel

144th/177 MID

56.3

Shooting

65th/123 MID

61.5

Tackling

19th/197 MID

77.9

Ball Carrying

143rd/157 MID

53.6

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

100

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Matches

News

Jun 25, 2026

One shot against Sweden

Tanaka recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Sweden.

Analysis: Tanaka was in solid form against Sweden despite an underwhelming statline, as the midfielder was constantly around the ball and pressuring Sweden attackers. He would end up completing 68 passe, his second straight match with more than 60 completed passes. After not starting the opener, the midfielder seems to be a clear factor for the team moving forward, likely to remain a starter in the knockouts.

Jun 21, 2026

Fires off one shot

Tanaka recorded one shot and four tackles won in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.

Analysis: Tanaka was in the starting XI Saturday after a bench role and going unused in their opener, playing the full 90 against Tunisia. He would see most of his work in the defense as his singular shot and four tackles won were the highlights of his day. He would complete 72 passes, second-best on the team Saturday.