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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Hideo Tanaka profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 01 Mar 1983 (43 years)
- Height
- 172 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- H. Tanaka
Hideo 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 |
Hideo Tanaka transfer history (9 moves)
FC Tiamo Hirakata
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki
FC Tiamo Hirakata
Kamatamare Sanuki
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
Kamatamare Sanuki
Vissel Kobe
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
Kyoto Sanga
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
Kyoto Sanga
National Institute of Fitness and Sports Kanoya
Vissel Kobe
Kumamoto Ozu High School
National Institute of Fitness and Sports Kanoya
Japan national team
About Hideo Tanaka
Hideo Tanaka is a 43-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 01 March 1983 in Japan, Hideo Tanaka has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. Hideo Tanaka stands 172 cm tall and weighs 65 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Hideo Tanaka's career stats, recent goals, 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.
Bookmark this Hideo 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 Hideo Tanaka
What team does Hideo Tanaka play for?
Hideo Tanaka's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Hideo Tanaka play?
Hideo Tanaka plays as a midfielder.
How old is Hideo Tanaka?
Hideo Tanaka was born on 01 March 1983, making them 43 years old.
What nationality is Hideo Tanaka?
Hideo Tanaka represents Japan.
How tall is Hideo Tanaka?
Hideo Tanaka stands 172 cm tall and weighs 65 kg.
Is Hideo Tanaka left-footed or right-footed?
Hideo Tanaka's preferred foot is right.
Does Hideo Tanaka play for the national team?
Hideo Tanaka is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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