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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
Key traits
- Japan international
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- Current team
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Leeds United
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 10 Sep 1998 (27 years)
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
Ao Tanaka recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
West Ham United vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 24 May 2026 | 3 – 0 |
|
Leeds United vs Brighton Hove Albion
|
English Premier League | 17 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 11 May 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Leeds United vs Burnley
|
English Premier League | 01 May 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Chelsea vs Leeds United
|
FA Cup | 26 Apr 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Japan vs Iceland
|
International Friendly | 31 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka is a 27-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Leeds United in England.
Born on 10 September 1998 in Japan, Ao Tanaka has been eligible for senior professional football since 2015. Ao Tanaka stands 177 cm tall and weighs 69 kg.
As more Leeds United fixtures are played, Ao Tanaka's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: West Ham United 3-0 Leeds United in the English Premier League.
Bookmark this Ao Tanaka hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Ao Tanaka
What team does Ao Tanaka play for?
Ao Tanaka currently plays for Leeds United in England.
What position does Ao Tanaka play?
Ao Tanaka plays as a midfielder.
How old is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka was born on 10 September 1998, making them 27 years old.
What nationality is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka represents Japan.
How tall is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka stands 177 cm tall and weighs 69 kg.
Does Ao Tanaka play for the national team?
Ao Tanaka is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Alex Cairns Goalkeeper
- Anton Levi Stach Midfielder
- Anton Stach Midfielder
- Ao Tanaka Midfielder
- Brendan Aaronson Midfielder
- Daniel James Forward
- Degnand Wilfried Gnonto Forward
- Ethan Ampadu Midfielder
- Facundo Buonanotte Midfielder
- Gabriel Gudmundsson Defender
- Harry Thomas Christy Goalkeeper
- Ilia Gruev Midfielder
- Illan Meslier Goalkeeper
- Jaka bijol Defender
- James Justin Defender
- Jayden Bogle Defender
- Joe Rodon Defender
- Joel Piroe Forward
- Karl Darlow Goalkeeper
- Lucas Perri Goalkeeper
Other midfielders
- Ahamad Azzawi Japan
- Akao Akira Japan
- Aki Arimizu Japan
- Aki Tago Japan
- Akihiro Hyodo Japan
- Akihiro Koike Japan
- Akihiro Koike Japan
- Akimi Barada Japan