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A. Tanaka
LeedsMidfielder
A. Tanaka vs Brazil
2 games playedAo Tanaka's next match is on Saturday at 10:15 against Brazil. See how Ao Tanaka did in earlier matches against Brazil.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 14, 2025 |
JPNvBRA
Saturday 10:15Sat 10:15Before the next match
Japan v Brazil, SaturdayWhat Brazil allow left central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at LCM against Brazil in their last 20 matches; league average from the Friendly International.
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Odds OutliersAo Tanaka 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Ao Tanaka has appeared in 9 Premier League matches this season, totalling 639 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 9 | 639 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 6.88 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.38 |
| Total | 11 | 730 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 6.79 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
Ao Tanaka has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ao Tanaka has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 320 minutes. Ao Tanaka has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 62nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ao Tanaka has completed 254 of 294 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ao Tanaka completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 37 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
Ao Tanaka makes 23 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ao Tanaka has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Leeds squad
D. James
28 yrs#7
D. Calvert-Lewin
29 yrs#9
H. Wilson29 yrs#10
L. Nmecha
27 yrs#14
N. Okafor
26 yrs#19
J. Bahoya
21 yrs#23
M. Joseph
23 yrs
E. Ampadu26 yrs#4
S. Longstaff29 yrs#8
B. Aaronson
26 yrs#11
A. Stach27 yrs#18A. Tanaka
28 yrs#22
I. Gruev
26 yrs#44
27 yrs
23 yrs
27 yrs
Japan squad
T. Sakamoto30 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7
K. Ogawa29 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki25 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
T. Minamino31 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda29 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 9 | 597 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 7.31 |
 Friendly International | 5 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.78 |
 World Cup | 3 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.76 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 1,318 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 28 | 6.08 |
 FA Cup | 5 | 381 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 7.27 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.75 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 43 | 3,323 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 95 | 7.08 |
 2. Bundesliga | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.08 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.83 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 30 | 2,257 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 38 | 7.21 |
| DFB Pokal | 4 | 415 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7.58 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 22 | 1,751 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 41 | 7.06 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 300 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7.55 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 29 | 1,780 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 6.55 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 20 | 1,652 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 36 | 7.28 |
About Ao Tanaka
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Ao Tanaka has scored 1 assist across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 639 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ao Tanaka has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ao Tanaka has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Ao Tanaka has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ao Tanaka has registered 23 tackles (7 won), 6 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 254 from 294 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ao Tanaka has won 37 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Ao Tanaka has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 7.
About Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Leeds United in the Premier League, representing Japan. Ao Tanaka is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 10 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Ao Tanaka's most recent match was at home against Tottenham Hotspur on April 29th. Leeds won 1-0. Ao Tanaka played 77 minutes, registering 2 shots, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- April 29th1-0 winvsTottenham Hotspur(77 mins, rating 7.11)
- June 13th2-0 lossatAFC Bournemouth(65 mins, rating 6.43)
- March 11th0-0 drawatSunderland(89 mins, rating 7)
- August 17th1-1 drawvsManchester United(81 mins, rating 7.03)
- July 21st2-1 lossatArsenal(71 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Ao Tanaka and Leeds United are next in action on December 11th against Chelsea in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chelsea vs Leeds United match preview.
Teammates at Leeds United
Ao Tanaka currently plays alongside Tarik Muharemović, Brenden Aaronson, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Nico Elvedi, Alex Cairns, Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Trafford, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle, Jaka Bijol, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, James Justin, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Anton Stach, Daniel James, Sean Longstaff, Lukas Nmecha, Mateo Joseph, Melvin Bard, Harry Wilson and Michael Zetterer at Leeds United.