Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Aerial presence (189 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Japan international
Next match
Kenichi Tanimura profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Japan
- Date of birth
- 26 Jan 1995 (31 years)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- K. Tanimura
Kenichi Tanimura 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 |
Japan national team
About Kenichi Tanimura
Kenichi Tanimura is a 31-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 26 January 1995 in Japan, Kenichi Tanimura has been eligible for senior professional football since 2012. Kenichi Tanimura stands 189 cm tall and weighs 71 kg, and is left-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Kenichi Tanimura'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 Kenichi Tanimura 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.
Players from Japan
Japan competitions
Frequently asked questions about Kenichi Tanimura
What team does Kenichi Tanimura play for?
Kenichi Tanimura's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Kenichi Tanimura play?
Kenichi Tanimura plays as a midfielder.
How old is Kenichi Tanimura?
Kenichi Tanimura was born on 26 January 1995, making them 31 years old.
What nationality is Kenichi Tanimura?
Kenichi Tanimura represents Japan.
How tall is Kenichi Tanimura?
Kenichi Tanimura stands 189 cm tall and weighs 71 kg.
Is Kenichi Tanimura left-footed or right-footed?
Kenichi Tanimura's preferred foot is left.
Does Kenichi Tanimura play for the national team?
Kenichi Tanimura is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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