17 Ao Tanaka
Midfielder Japan Leeds United
Ao Tanaka, 1998-09-10, Midfielder for Japan, plays for Leeds United. 30 international caps, 3 goals. Part of Japan's 2026 World Cup Group F squad.
Age
27 yrs
Height
180 cm
Weight
75 kg
Caps
30
Goals
3
Position
Midfielder
Number
#17
Biography
Leeds United midfielder who scored a crucial goal against Spain at the 2022 World Cup. Currently plying his trade at Leeds United, an industrious midfielder, Ao Tanaka excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Japan. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Japan at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.