Ao Tanaka
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Match-by-match stats
Ao Tanaka 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Ao Tanaka has appeared in 28 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,318 minutes at an average rating of 6.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 33 | 1,699 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 41 | 6.26 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 44 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.20 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.68 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.14 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.40 | 68 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.23 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 24 |
Ao Tanaka has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 78 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ao Tanaka has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 690 | 47.10 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 590 | 40.30 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.43 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 58 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 1.02 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 132 | 9.01 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 5.19 | 56 |
Ao Tanaka has completed 590 of 690 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.27 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.82 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 11 |
| Duels won | 53 | 3.62 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.82 | 47 |
| Touches | 907 | 61.90 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 11.13 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 1.30 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.61 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.55 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.16 | 54 |
Ao Tanaka completes 4 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 53 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.91 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.09 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.50 | 91 |
| Clearances | 15 | 1.02 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 5.46 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 57 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Ao Tanaka makes 28 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.89 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 14 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.50 | 8 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ao Tanaka has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left central midfielder (9 appearances), also at right central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ao Tanaka previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 9 | 597 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 7.31 |
 World Cup | 3 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.76 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.75 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 29 | 1,780 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 6.55 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Ao Tanaka has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 28 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1318 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ao Tanaka has attempted 17 shots with 5 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ao Tanaka has created 18 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (33% success rate). Ao Tanaka has contributed 20 key passes and 39 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ao Tanaka has registered 28 tackles (16 won), 22 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 590 from 690 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ao Tanaka has won 53 of 112 total duels.
Discipline
Ao Tanaka has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 9.
About Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka is a 27-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 away at Brazil on March 5th. Leeds United lost 2-1. Ao Tanaka played 12 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.58.
Recent matches
Teammates at Leeds United
Ao Tanaka currently plays alongside Wilfried Gnonto, James Justin, Ao Tanaka, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Daniel James, Sean Longstaff, Ilia Gruev, Joe Gelhardt, Harry Wilson, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Brenden Aaronson, Joe Rodon, Lukas Nmecha, Joël Piroe, Charlie Crew, Maximilian Wöber, Tarik Muharemović, Mateo Joseph, Largie Ramazani, Ethan Ampadu, Lucas Perri, Alex Cairns, Noah Okafor, Jaka Bijol, Sam Byram, Anton Stach, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jayden Bogle and Jack Harrison at Leeds United.