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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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- Current team
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Leeds United
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 10 Sep 1998 (28 years)
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- A. Tanaka
Ao Tanaka recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 10 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
|
English Premier League | 20 Sep 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
|
English Premier League | 14 Sep 2026 | 4 – 1 |
Chelsea vs Leeds United
|
English Football League Cup | 09 Sep 2026 | 6 – 3 |
Brighton Hove Albion vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 05 Sep 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Leeds United vs Manchester United
|
English Premier League | 18 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Sunderland vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 25 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Bournemouth AFC vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 31 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
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Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
|
English Premier League | 07 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Chelsea vs Leeds United
|
English Premier League | 21 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Japan vs New Zealand
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 05 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Ecuador
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 01 Oct 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Venezuela
|
International Friendly | 28 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Uruguay
|
International Friendly | 24 Sep 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Brazil vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 29 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
International Friendly | 14 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Paraguay
|
International Friendly | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Indonesia
|
AFC Asian Cup | 11 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
Thailand vs Japan
|
AFC Asian Cup | 16 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Qatar
|
AFC Asian Cup | 20 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
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Leeds United recent results
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About Ao Tanaka
Ao Tanaka is a 28-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Leeds United in England.
Born on 10 September 1998 in Japan, Ao Tanaka has been eligible for senior professional football since 2015. Ao Tanaka stands 177 cm tall and weighs 69 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Leeds United fixtures are played, Ao Tanaka's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Leeds United vs Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United in the English Premier League.
Bookmark this Ao Tanaka hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Ao Tanaka
What team does Ao Tanaka play for?
Ao Tanaka currently plays for Leeds United in England.
What position does Ao Tanaka play?
Ao Tanaka plays as a midfielder.
How old is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka was born on 10 September 1998, making them 28 years old.
What nationality is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka represents Japan.
How tall is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka stands 177 cm tall and weighs 69 kg.
When does Ao Tanaka's team play next?
Leeds United's next fixture is Leeds United vs Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC.
Is Ao Tanaka left-footed or right-footed?
Ao Tanaka's preferred foot is right.
Does Ao Tanaka play for the national team?
Ao Tanaka is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Japan vs Brazil on Saturday 14 November 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Alex Cairns Goalkeeper
- Anton Levi Stach Midfielder
- Anton Stach Midfielder
- Ao Tanaka Midfielder
- Brendan Aaronson Midfielder
- Daniel James Forward
- Degnand Wilfried Gnonto Forward
- Ethan Ampadu Midfielder
- Facundo Buonanotte Midfielder
- Gabriel Gudmundsson Defender
- Harry Thomas Christy Goalkeeper
- Ilia Gruev Midfielder
- Illan Meslier Goalkeeper
- Jaka bijol Defender
- James Justin Defender
- Jayden Bogle Defender
- Joe Rodon Defender
- Joel Piroe Forward
- Karl Darlow Goalkeeper
- Lucas Perri Goalkeeper
Other midfielders
- Ahamad Azzawi Japan
- Akao Akira Japan
- Aki Arimizu Japan
- Aki Tago Japan
- Akihiro Hyodo Japan
- Akihiro Koike Japan
- Akihiro Koike Japan
- Akimi Barada Japan