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◀ 2024 Leeds from Fortuna Düsseldorf
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2021 Fortuna Düsseldorf from Kawasaki Frontale
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 48%
Weight 64%
Experience 63%
vs Premier League
Height 29%
Weight 46%
Experience 60%
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Ao Tanaka this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Leeds 1-1 Brentford | 48' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Brazil 2-1 Japan | 21' | 6.2 | - | - | 79 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Japan 1-1 Sweden | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Tunisia 0-4 Japan | 95' | 7.2 | - | - | 54 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Netherlands 2-2 Japan | ' | - | - | - | 92 |
| May 24, 2026 | West Ham 3-0 Leeds | 78' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| May 17, 2026 | Leeds 1-0 Brighton | 60' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| May 11, 2026 | Tottenham 1-1 Leeds | 93' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| May 01, 2026 | Leeds 3-1 Burnley | 72' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Bournemouth 2-2 Leeds | 89' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Leeds 3-0 Wolves | 96' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Manchester United 1-2 Leeds | 74' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Leeds 0-0 Brentford | 28' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2026 | Brighton vs Leeds | 51 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Leeds vs Newcastle | 22 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Leeds vs Crystal Palace | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Arsenal vs Leeds | 22 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Leeds vs Manchester United | 22 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Sunderland vs Leeds | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Leeds | 22 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Leeds vs Tottenham | 22 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Chelsea vs Leeds | 22 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Leeds vs Coventry | 19 |
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.