Active in Premier League
Career
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◀ 2024 Leeds from Fortuna Düsseldorf
FD
2021 Fortuna Düsseldorf from Kawasaki Frontale
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Ao Tanaka's season performance cards
Silver
INTERCEPTOR
1.4 Interceptions/90
1.4 Interceptions/90
2 Tackles/90
12 Tackles + Interceptions
Silver
SILVER BOOT
20% Goal Frequency
20% Goal Frequency
2 Matches with Goal
2 Total Goals
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Ao Tanaka is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Leeds. Evidence: 1.4 Interceptions/90.
Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (20% Goal Frequency)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Ao Tanaka Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 44%
Weight 61%
Experience 64%
vs Premier League
Height 31%
Weight 45%
Experience 63%
Traits
DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 10
Shooting 61
Defense 43
Workrate 31
Passing 23
Key Strength 61 Shooting
Area to Watch 10 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Ao Tanaka this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Leeds 0-0 Brentford | 28' | 6.6 | - | - | 18 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Sunderland | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Chelsea 2-2 Leeds | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Leeds 0-4 Arsenal | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Everton 1-1 Leeds | 28' | 6.7 | - | - | 31 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Girona 1-1 Getafe | 29' | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Leeds 1-0 Fulham | 12' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Newcastle 4-3 Leeds | 1' | - | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Leeds 1-1 Manchester United | 13' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Liverpool 0-0 Leeds | 5' | - | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Sunderland 1-1 Leeds | 61' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Manchester United vs Leeds | 61 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Leeds vs Wolves | 42 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Leeds | 44 |
| May 02, 2026 | Leeds vs Burnley | 52 |
| May 09, 2026 | Tottenham vs Leeds | 42 |
| May 17, 2026 | Leeds vs Brighton | 45 |
| May 24, 2026 | West Ham vs Leeds | 54 |
Ao Tanaka is a Bronze Wall who brings a champion's elite pedigree to the pitch. With a staggering career haul of 13 trophies, including multiple J1 League titles and domestic cups across Japan and England, he is one of the most condecorated players in the squad. While he is currently building his body of work in this division, his extensive experience in winning environments makes him a natural leader during any match.
Through 20 appearances and 753 minutes of action, Tanaka has established himself as a reliable tactical anchor. While his primary role is defined as a Wall, his Shooting dimension of 59 reveals a dangerous secondary threat, proving he is more than just a defensive specialist. This offensive edge has earned him the SILVER BOOT badge for his two-goal contribution, while his INTERCEPTOR status highlights his defensive IQ, averaging 1.4 interceptions per 90. Although he is currently searching for rhythm as he goes through a quiet spell, his Season Ability of 46 and established reliability band suggest that he will remain a vital component of the rotation.