Ao Tanaka

League: Premier LeagueTeam: Leeds UnitedNationality: Japan
Positions:CMDMage:~27

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€86.8m€162.2m
Confidence: 70%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 71.9 / 100 · Confidence = 70%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration73

Quick first steps to escape pressure and arrive in presses. (conf 0.72)

Top speed74

Good open-field pace without being outright rapid. (conf 0.7)

Agility76

Light on his feet with sharp turns to receive on the half-turn. (conf 0.72)

Stamina84

High engine; maintains intensity across phases. (conf 0.78)

Control

First touch75

Clean receptions under pressure; sets up next action well. (conf 0.74)

Dribbling73

Capable carrier past the first line; not a 1v1 specialist. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding70

Uses body positioning well, though not overly strong. (conf 0.68)

Ball striking69

Solid technique; shots can threaten but not consistently powerful. (conf 0.66)

Distribution

Short passing78

Secure combinations and tempo-setting one-twos. (conf 0.76)

Long passing74

Comfortable switching play and finding diagonals. (conf 0.72)

Crossing62

Infrequent crosser; deliveries are serviceable when attempted. (conf 0.62)

Vision72

Sees runners between lines and plays into pockets. (conf 0.7)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Arrives well for chances; conversion is moderate. (conf 0.66)

Shot selection68

Generally patient but will take on speculative efforts at times. (conf 0.67)

Off-ball movement76

Good timing to appear in space and support both phases. (conf 0.74)

Set-piece shot48

Rarely a direct set-piece taker. (conf 0.55)

Duels

Aerial54

Willing contestant but limited by size and leap. (conf 0.64)

Ground duels73

Active tackler with decent success when stepping in. (conf 0.7)

Defense

Pressing intensity84

Aggressive and well-timed presses; triggers intelligently. (conf 0.78)

Defensive disruption74

Interceptions and pokes through good angles and anticipation. (conf 0.72)

Defensive positioning72

Understands cover and lane-blocking responsibilities. (conf 0.7)

Mental

Composure74

Calm in tight zones and in high-pressure moments. (conf 0.72)

Decision making72

Sensible choices in circulation with occasional ambition. (conf 0.7)

Work rate83

Two-way effort is consistent and reliable. (conf 0.77)

Resilience

Injury reliability78

No persistent issues noted; generally available. (conf 0.66)

Outlook

Potential76

In prime years with scope for incremental improvements in end product. (conf 0.65)

Reputation63

Recognized international profile without star billing. (conf 0.7)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

A tidy, two-way midfielder with a strong engine and a proactive pressing mindset. He connects phases with clean touches and tempo passes, reads pressure well, and times late surges from midfield. More about circulation and balance than highlight reels, he brings composure, reliability, and tactical discipline, while aerial power and dead-ball threat are less prominent.

Converted a decisive group-stage goal at a major international tournament after a dramatic byline cut-back that initially looked out but ultimately stood.

Rose from a respected academy pathway to become a composed presence for his national side.

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