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Ao Tanaka
Born: September 10, 1998
Height: 5' 9.5" (177cm)
Weight: 10st 12lb (69kg)
Hometown: Japan
Nationality: 
Japanese
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JapanesePosition: Midfielder
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| Senior | 2024- | Leeds United |
Sports Mole has 76 articles about Ao Tanaka. Articles 1 to 40:
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Leeds lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Daniel Farke deals double blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.16:29
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Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Whites outclass Blues at Elland Road
Leeds United power to a sensational 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Elland Road to give their Premier League survival hopes a massive boost.20:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fhaaland-690797d1179e8642646402.jpg "Erling Haaland scores and celebrates for Manchester City on November 2, 2025")
Man City vs. Leeds confirmed lineups: Haaland in, Cherki out as Guardiola makes nine changes for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Leeds United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 29, 13:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Faaa-gg-6903780f3780e842196131.jpg "Leeds United's Gabriel Gudmundsson on August 18, 2025")
Leeds lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Oct 30, 14:05
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Leeds lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for the Whites as Daniel Farke faces "some late calls"
Sports Mole looks at how Leeds United could line up in Friday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Elland Road.Oct 22, 16:53
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Preview:Japan vs Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 19:00
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Preview:Japan vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 7, 13:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Flucas-perri.jpg "Lyon's Lucas Perri on February 23, 2025")
Team News: Fulham vs. Leeds injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Fulham and Leeds United.Sep 12, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fao-tanaka.jpg "Leeds United's Ao Tanaka during his side's Championship match against Sheffield United, on October 18, 2024")
Leeds lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham.Sep 11, 17:10
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Preview:Fulham vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 17:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fimago1063014118-1-68b958d96be02896755260.jpg "Head coach, Javier Aguirre of Mexico")
Preview:Mexico vs Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 10:03
Team News: Leeds vs. Newcastle injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Leeds United and Newcastle United.Aug 29, 17:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fsean-longstaff.jpg "Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff on October 19, 2024")
Leeds lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Aug 28, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Flukas-nmecha-of-leeds-united-celebrates-scoring-on-august-18-2025-68abc376e2980233309204.jpg "Lukas Nmecha of Leeds United celebrates scoring on August 18, 2025")
Preview:Leeds United vs Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 17:00
Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 24, 20:16
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Premier League: Why clubs are increasingly targeting Asian football talent
Son Heung-min, Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo or Hwang Hee-chan... these are just a few examples of how Asian players have evolved from being perceived as risky signings to becoming consistent, influential figures in British football.Aug 14, 06:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fjackson-irvine_1.jpg "Australia's Jackson Irvine celebrates with teammates on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 15:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fleeds-united.jpg "Lees United celebrating win over Sheffield United on February 24, 2025.")
Preview:Plymouth Argyle vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 18:07
Preview:Luton Town vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 16:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fkaoru-mitoma_1.jpg "Japan's Kaoru Mitoma on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 13:31
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 22:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fjohn-mousinho.jpg "Portsmouth manager John Mousinho on January 15, 2025")
Preview:Portsmouth vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Portsmouth and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 7, 22:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fchris-wilder.jpg "Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder on November 2, 2024")
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 17:40
Preview:Leeds United vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 13:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fmarti-cifuentes_1.jpg "Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on December 14, 2024")
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Manager of Leeds United Daniel Farke applauds fans after his side's Championship match against Derby County, on December 29, 2024")
Leeds United transfer news: Daniel Farke highlights Ao Tanaka deal amid Premier League promotion push
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke claims that the Championship leaders needed to show 'creativity and imagination' in the transfer market to put together a sustained Premier League promotion push.Feb 25, 15:58
Sheffield United 1-3 Leeds United: Daniel Farke revels in Yorkshire derby triumph in Championship
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke has acknowledged he was "a bit angry" with his side before they fought back to record a 3-1 victory over Championship title rivals Sheffield United.Feb 24, 23:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke in September 2024.")
Sheffield United vs. Leeds team news: Have Chris Wilder, Daniel Farke tinkered for Championship showdown?
Sheffield United and Leeds United announce their starting lineups for Monday's Championship top-of-the-table showdown at Bramall Lane.Feb 24, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United manager Daniel Farke after his sides match against Oxford United, on December 21, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Leeds United and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 23:55
Preview:Leeds United vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 30, 13:42
Preview:Leeds United vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 20, 11:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fdanny-rohl.jpg "Danny Rohl,Sheffield Wednesday manager on August 23, 2024")
Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 20, 10:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fruben-selles.jpg "Hull City manager Ruben Selles during his side's Championship match against Swansea City, on December 21, 2024")
Preview:Hull City vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Hull City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 22:43
Preview:Leeds United vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 23:16
Preview:Derby County vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Derby County and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 20:11
Preview:Stoke City vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 15:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fdaniel-farke_1.jpg "Daniel Farke Manager of Leeds United on September 21, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Oxford United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Oxford United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 19, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fmichael-carrick.jpg "Manager of Middlesbrough Michael Carrick applauds fans at the end of his side's match Burnley against Burnley, on December 6, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 22:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fjohn-eustace.jpg "John Eustace manager of Blackburn Rovers on August 2, 2024")
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 28, 16:31
Preview:Leeds United vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 25, 13:48
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