Satoshi Tanaka stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
S. Tanaka
Schalke 04MidfielderBefore the next match
Köln v Schalke 04, Saturday
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Position statsNo CDM appearances against Köln yet
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Odds OutliersSatoshi Tanaka 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Satoshi Tanaka has appeared in 5 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 417 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Satoshi Tanaka has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 104 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Satoshi Tanaka has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Satoshi Tanaka has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Satoshi Tanaka has completed 105 of 144 passes at 73% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Satoshi Tanaka completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 22 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
Satoshi Tanaka makes 7 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Satoshi Tanaka has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Schalke 04 squad
H. Hwang
30 yrs#7
M. Sylla
26 yrs#9
E. Džeko
40 yrs#10
B. Lasme27 yrs#11
E. Højlund
21 yrs#15
J. Adamu
25 yrs#20R. Schallenberg
28 yrs#6S. Tanaka
24 yrs#13
J. Bachmann30 yrs#14
K. Karaman32 yrs#19
D. Ljubicic29 yrs#21
S. El-Faouzi
24 yrs#23
A. Aouchiche
24 yrs#24
F. Porath29 yrs#27
J. Dina Ebimbe25 yrs#29L. Vozar19 yrs#38
25 yrs
Japan squad
K. Shiogai21 yrs#7S. Saito21 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7K. Tanimura28 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki24 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
A. Ueda28 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda29 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
K. Sano25 yrs#6S. Tanaka24 yrs#13
D. Kamada30 yrs#18
A. Tanaka28 yrs#22
K. Sano23 yrs#24K. Matsuki23 yrs#27
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 13 | 1,109 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 7.04 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 6.95 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 28 | 2,281 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 81 | 7.09 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,850 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 92 | 7.36 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 225 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7.27 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 11 | 865 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 7.07 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 15 | 936 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 6.41 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 17 | 1,376 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 5.78 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 36 | 2,676 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 64 | 6.95 |
About Satoshi Tanaka
Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Satoshi Tanaka has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 417 minutes. Satoshi Tanaka has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Satoshi Tanaka has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Satoshi Tanaka has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 10 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 105 from 144 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Satoshi Tanaka has won 22 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Satoshi Tanaka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 12.
About Satoshi Tanaka
Satoshi Tanaka is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, representing Japan. Satoshi Tanaka is left-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 13 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Satoshi Tanaka's most recent match was at home against FSV Mainz 05 on December 12th. Schalke 04 lost 0-1. Satoshi Tanaka played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- December 12th0-1 lossvsFSV Mainz 05(90 mins, rating 6.92)
- September 30th2-1 lossatSC Freiburg(69 mins, rating 6.42)
- July 30th2-1 winvsVenezuela(73 mins, rating 6.63)
- August 2nd3-1 winvsUruguay(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 1st0-0 drawvsElversberg(78 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Satoshi Tanaka and Schalke 04 are next in action on February 10th against FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Köln vs Schalke 04 match preview.
Teammates at Schalke 04
Satoshi Tanaka currently plays alongside Hee-chan Hwang, Junior Adamu, Satoshi Tanaka, Robin Gosens, Moussa Sylla, Timo Becker, Ron Schallenberg, Edin Džeko, Mertcan Ayhan, Janik Bachmann, Hasan Kuruçay, Finn Porath, Junior Dina Ebimbe, Loris Karius, Adrian Gantenbein, Kevin Müller, Vitalie Becker, Nikola Katic, Luca Vozar, Johannes Siebeking, Kenan Karaman, Bryan Lasme, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Dejan Ljubicic, Maximilian Wöber, Adil Aouchiche and Emil Højlund at Schalke 04.