ABOUT AO TANAKA
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Ao Tanaka arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 4 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Japan, contributing 1 goal and 0 assists across roughly 79 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Japan
As a midfielder for Japan, Tanaka links defence and attack — controlling tempo, recycling possession, and contributing in transition. His club role at Leeds United is similar — control midfield tempo, recycle possession, and contribute in transition.
WC2026 outlook
Japan enter Group F, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Tanaka's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Best WC2026 odds for Japan
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Ao Tanaka's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Tanaka features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics