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.
Unused substitute Tuesday
Tanaka recorded no stats in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Sunderland.
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Tanaka remained an unused substitute in Tuesday's clash against Sunderland, extending his run to six straight Premier League matches without seeing the pitch. The Japanese midfielder played a key role in the club's promotion last season but does not appear to be in coach Daniel Farke's plans at the moment, with Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu and Elia Gruev currently preferred in midfield.
Tanaka remained an unused substitute in Tuesday's clash against Sunderland, extending his run to six straight Premier League matches without seeing the pitch. The Japanese midfielder played a key role in the club's promotion last season but does not appear to be in coach Daniel Farke's plans at the moment, with Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu and Elia Gruev currently preferred in midfield.
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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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On bench Saturday
Tanaka (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Fulham.
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Could be an option Saturday
Tanaka (knee) could be an option for Saturday's clash against Fulham, coach Daniel Farke said in the press conference. "Both since the beginning of this week have reintegrated and joined in major parts of team training. Ethan even more so than Ao, because he was slightly ahead in terms of schedule. We have 48 more hours to take a late decision with them, it's possible we travel with both of them, just take one or neither to Fulham."
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Out until international break
Tanaka (knee) is out until the international break due to his MCL injury, according to manager Daniel Farke, per Lee Sobot of the Yorkshire Evening Post. "MCL injury, he will also be out for a few weeks. It's difficult at the moment to say exactly when he can return, but also definitely not before the international break."
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