Ao Tanaka
27-Year-Old
Leeds United
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tanaka joined Leeds United last summer and immediately established himself as the heartbeat of the midfield. He made 43 appearances (37 starts) and scored five times with two assists from 43 shots and 31 chances created. It was a solid campaign in the Championship, but that sort of production doesn't bode well for any sort of consistent offensive breakout in the Premier League. Most of Tanaka's fantasy production will likely be of the defensive variety with less than five goal contributions a likely result this season.
One shot against Sweden
Tanaka recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Sweden.
ANALYSIS
Tanaka was in solid form against Sweden despite an underwhelming statline, as the midfielder was constantly around the ball and pressuring Sweden attackers. He would end up completing 68 passe, his second straight match with more than 60 completed passes. After not starting the opener, the midfielder seems to be a clear factor for the team moving forward, likely to remain a starter in the knockouts.
Tanaka was in solid form against Sweden despite an underwhelming statline, as the midfielder was constantly around the ball and pressuring Sweden attackers. He would end up completing 68 passe, his second straight match with more than 60 completed passes. After not starting the opener, the midfielder seems to be a clear factor for the team moving forward, likely to remain a starter in the knockouts.
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Fires off one shot
Tanaka recorded one shot and four tackles won in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
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Quality in engine room
Tanaka has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be an important midfield presence for Japan throughout the competition.
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Nine crosses in victory
Tanaka had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton.
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Opens scoring in FA Cup
Tanaka scored one goal to go with four tackles in Sunday's 2-2 (2-4) penalty shootout win over West Ham.
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Unused substitute Tuesday
Tanaka recorded no stats in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Sunderland.
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Union Berlin join race
Union Berlin have joined the race to sign Tanaka, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Union Berlin are the latest team to show interest in signing Tanaka, as Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 are also expected to make a move for the Leeds midfielder. Tanaka lost his place in the Whites' starting lineup as the 2025/26 season progressed, so a departure from Elland Road could very well be on the cards for the Japan international.
Union Berlin are the latest team to show interest in signing Tanaka, as Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 are also expected to make a move for the Leeds midfielder. Tanaka lost his place in the Whites' starting lineup as the 2025/26 season progressed, so a departure from Elland Road could very well be on the cards for the Japan international.