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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Marcus Tulio Tanaka profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 24 Apr 1981 (44 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. T. Tanaka
Marcus Tulio 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 |
Marcus Tulio Tanaka transfer history (9 moves)
Kyoto Sanga
Retired
Nagoya Grampus
Kyoto Sanga
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Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus
Free player
Urawa Red Diamonds
Nagoya Grampus
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Urawa Red Diamonds
Mito Hollyhock
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Mito Hollyhock
Shibuya Makuhari High School
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan national team
About Marcus Tulio Tanaka
Marcus Tulio Tanaka is a 44-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 24 April 1981 in Japan, Marcus Tulio Tanaka has been eligible for senior professional football since 1998. Marcus Tulio Tanaka stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Marcus Tulio 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 Marcus Tulio 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 Marcus Tulio Tanaka
What team does Marcus Tulio Tanaka play for?
Marcus Tulio 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 Marcus Tulio Tanaka play?
Marcus Tulio Tanaka plays as a defender.
How old is Marcus Tulio Tanaka?
Marcus Tulio Tanaka was born on 24 April 1981, making them 44 years old.
What nationality is Marcus Tulio Tanaka?
Marcus Tulio Tanaka represents Japan.
How tall is Marcus Tulio Tanaka?
Marcus Tulio Tanaka stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
Is Marcus Tulio Tanaka left-footed or right-footed?
Marcus Tulio Tanaka's preferred foot is right.
Does Marcus Tulio Tanaka play for the national team?
Marcus Tulio Tanaka is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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