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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Tanaka made 33 appearances for Leeds United across all competitions this season, contributing four goals in what was a strong campaign for the Japanese midfielder who helped Leeds United secure their spot in the Premier League. Tanaka brings technical quality, pressing intelligence and the ability to contribute in both directions from midfield that makes him a versatile and trusted option for manager Moriyasu. Tanaka heads into the World Cup in strong form and full confidence after a productive season in English football that has him primed for his best tournament performance to date.
Tanaka made 33 appearances for Leeds United across all competitions this season, contributing four goals in what was a strong campaign for the Japanese midfielder who helped Leeds United secure their spot in the Premier League. Tanaka brings technical quality, pressing intelligence and the ability to contribute in both directions from midfield that makes him a versatile and trusted option for manager Moriyasu. Tanaka heads into the World Cup in strong form and full confidence after a productive season in English football that has him primed for his best tournament performance to date.
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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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Scores late for draw
Tanaka scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Liverpool.
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Strikes once against Chelsea
Tanaka scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Chelsea.
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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.