Ao Tanaka

Ao Tanaka plays football professionally for Japan. He is best known for his work as a midfielder for both the Japan national team and Fortuna Dusseldorf. In just six minutes after being added as a substitute in September 2018’s J1 League match against Consadole Sapporo, he scored his first goal as a professional.

Quick Facts of Ao Tanaka

Celebrated Name Ao Tanaka
Age 23 Years Old
Nick Name Ao
Birth Name Ao Tanaka
Birth Date 1998-09-10
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Place Of Birth Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Japan
Birth Nation Japan
Nationality Japanese
Ethnicity Asian
Religion Christian
Horoscope Virgo
Race White
Marital Status Unmarried
Sexual Orientation Straight
Girlfriend Suzuki Airi
Source of Wealth Football career
Net Worth $1.5 million
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 69 kg
Body Type Athletic
Hair Color Dark brown
Eye Color Dark brown
Links Wikipedia, Instagram

He is the only member of the Kawasaki Frontale to have ever received the J.League Rookie of the Year Award. Ao earned a solid reputation among the Kawasaki Frontale players by participating in more than 2500 minutes of play during the whole 2020 season. Additionally, he agreed to a three-year contract with Fortuna Dusseldorf, which would end on June 30, 2025.

Why is Ao Tanaka renowned for?

being a professional football player from Japan.
for serving as a midfielder for both the Japan national team and Fortuna Dusseldorf.

 

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What country is Ao Tanaka from?

On September 10, 1998, in Miyamae-Ku, Kawasaki, Japan, Ao Tanaka was born. His Asian ancestry and Japanese nationality are also his defining characteristics. He also identifies as a Christian, and both his race and religion are white. Ao turned 23 in 2021, and according to his birthdate, he belongs to the Virgo zodiac. He has not provided any information about his parents.

The football career of Ao Tanaka

  • Ao Tanaka made his professional football debut in the J1 League against Consadole Sapporo in September 2018 and scored his first goal six minutes after coming on.
  • In 24 J1 League games throughout the season, he played in 31 matches overall throughout the year across 5 different tournaments, earning more starts with his team.
  • In his first full season as a professional, he was then given the 2019 J.League Rookie of the Year Award. He is the only Kawasaki Frontale player to ever receive this honor.
  • On December 10, 2019, in the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship victory against China, Ao made his professional football debut for the Japan national team.
Japanese Football Player Ao Tanaka Playing football, Image source; Instagram.
  • Tanaka gained experience with the Japan under-23 squad thanks to his work with the Kawasaki Frontale team. On October 14, 2019, he scored two goals in a friendly match against the Brazil under-23 team to assist his team defeat Brazil 3-2.
  • Later, on June 26, 2021, he signed a one-year loan agreement with the option to purchase with German 2. Bundesliga club Fortuna Dusseldorf. He was also named to the 18-player Olympic team for 2020.
  • He participated in his first game on October 12, 2021, in the AFC World Cup qualifying competition, and he scored his first goal for the team against the Australian national football team.
  • He then agreed to a three-year contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf, which would expire on June 30, 2025.

Awards and Successes

Awards and Achievements

Kawasaki Frontale

  • J1 League: 2017, 2018, 2020
  • Emperor’s Cup: 2020
  • J.League Cup: 2019
  • Japanese Super Cup: 2019, 2021

Individual

  • J.League Rookie of the Year: 2019
  • J.League Best XI: 2020

Transfer News

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf on 01/07/2022 for 1M €
  • Kawasaki Frontale on 30/06/2022 at the end of the loan
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf on 01/07/2021 at loan
  • Kawasaki Frontale on 01/01/2017 From KF Youth

Who is Ao Tanaka’s girlfriend?

Ao Tanaka plays football and is single. He is romantically involved with Suzuki Airi, a stunning woman. She enjoys tasting various foods and works as a food analyst. Tanaka hasn’t been very adventurous or outspoken about his relationship, but whenever the two are together, he clearly displays his admiration. In terms of his sexual preference, he is straight.

How much is the net worth of Ao  Tanaka ?

As of 2022, Ao Tanaka’s net worth is predicted to be $1.5 million. Additionally, he earns a respectable salary of several thousand dollars annually. He has already developed a personal brand in his brief professional career. He is incredibly ambitious and will keep working hard to meet his goals. Additionally, his football career is his main source of income.

What height is Ao Tanaka?

Ao Tanaka has a healthy body weight of 69 kg and a height of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in). His eyes and hair are both dark brown. Additionally, he has an athletic body type.

Have You Heard?

  • He kicked off each game for the Japanese team during the competition.
  • On October 12, 2021, he participated in his first game in the AFC World Cup qualifying competition.
  • For Fortuna Dusseldorf and the Japan national team, he is a midfielder.
  • He developed a solid reputation among the Kawasaki Frontale players.
  • His shirt has the number 4.