Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
Next match
Ao Tanaka profile
Ao Tanaka recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
|
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 |
Japan upcoming fixtures
Japan recent results
Japan national team
About Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka is a 27-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Japan in Japan.
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, and is right-footed.
As more Japan 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: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
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Players from Japan
Japan competitions
Frequently asked questions about Ao Tanaka
What team does Ao Tanaka play for?
Ao Tanaka currently plays for Japan in Japan.
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.
When does Ao Tanaka's team play next?
Japan's next fixture is Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC.
Is Ao Tanaka left-footed or right-footed?
Ao Tanaka's preferred foot is right.
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.
Statistics
Teammates
- Ayase Ueda Forward
- Ayumu Seko Defender
- Daichi Kamada Midfielder
- Daizen Maeda Forward
- Hiroki Ito Defender
- Junnosuke Suzuki Defender
- Junya Ito Midfielder
- Kaishu Sano Midfielder
- Kaoru Mitoma Midfielder
- Keisuke Goto Forward
- Kodai Sano Midfielder
- Koki Ogawa Forward
- Ritsu Doan Midfielder
- Ryunosuke Sato Midfielder
- Shogo Taniguchi Defender
- Shuto Machino Forward
- Tomoki Hayakawa Goalkeeper
- Tsuyoshi Watanabe Defender
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