Ao Tanaka
LEE
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Sep 10, 1998 (28)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
Leeds UnitedRanking
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Assists opener in 1-1 draw
Tanaka assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Analysis: Tanaka assisted Jayden Bogle to open the scoring in a game that they would go on to draw 1-1. This was his first start of the season, having been a sub in the previous game, and being unused in the opening game. This was his only chance created and he did take two shot, but missed the target.
Three tackles off bench
Tanaka registered three tackles (zero won) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Brentford.
Analysis: Tanaka came on at halftime as part of manager Daniel Farke's double change, contributing three tackle attempts and making four clearances across 45 minutes as Leeds successfully tightened their defensive shape and dominated the second half against Brentford. He helped Leeds press higher up the pitch and contribute to the territorial dominance that ultimately produced Dominic Calvert-Lewin's equalizer in the 78th minute. Tanaka has featured in only one of Leeds' two Premier League matches this season as he is expected to hold a rotational role moving forward for the Whites.
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