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Ao Tanaka

Ao Tanaka (田中碧, Tanaka Ao, born 10 September 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fortuna Dusseldorf, on loan from Kawasaki Frontale, and the Japan national team.

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7 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leedsvs.QPR
Aiming to return to top two in the Championship table after a rare midweek defeat, Leeds United will welcome Queens Park Rangers to Elland Road on Saturday.
4 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Millwallvs.Leeds
Both aiming to continue impressive unbeaten streaks at the top end of the Championship table, Millwall and Leeds United will square off at The Den on Wednesday.
31 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leedsvs.Plymouth
Both aiming to bounce back to winning ways in their fights at opposite ends of the Championship table, Leeds United and Plymouth Argyle will square off at Elland Road on Saturday.
24 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Bristol Cityvs.Leeds
Aiming to crack the automatic promotion spots at the top of the Championship table, Leeds United will travel to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol City on Saturday.
20 October 2024
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Leedsvs.Watford
Title chasers Leeds United will welcome promotion hopefuls Watford to Elland Road on Tuesday in their 11th game of the Championship season.
17 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leeds United transfer news: Former Arsenal midfielder on trial at Elland Road
Leeds United have reportedly identified a former Arsenal midfielder as their next transfer target.
16 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leedsvs.Sheff Utd
Separated by just three points at the top end of the Championship table, Yorkshire rivals Leeds United and Sheffield United will square off for the first time in over three years at Elland Road on Friday.
11 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leeds United transfer news: Former Premier League midfielder under consideration to resolve midfield crisis?
Leeds United are reportedly contemplating whether to enter the free-agent market to resolve their midfield issues.
30 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leeds United injury news: Star player ruled out until 2025 with knee injury
Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu has been ruled out for the rest of 2024 with what has been described as "a serious knee injury".
29 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Norwichvs.Leeds
Two teams in strong form will lock horns in the Championship on Tuesday evening, with Norwich City welcoming Leeds United to Carrow Road.
26 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leedsvs.Coventry
Aiming to close in on a top-two spot, Leeds United will welcome an out-of-form Coventry City side to Elland Road for a tasty-looking Championship clash on Saturday afternoon.
19 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Cardiffvs.Leeds
Both aiming to bounce back from defeats last weekend, Cardiff City and Leeds United will do battle in South Wales on Saturday.
28 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer news and rumours today: Orel Mangala to Everton, Bilal El Khannouss to Leicester
Everton are reportedly locked in talks with Lyon over a potential deal for midfielder Orel Mangala.
9 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Japanvs.Syria
Syria will be looking to seal their spot in the third stage of the AFC section of 2026 World Cup qualifying when they travel to Hiroshima for Tuesday's clash with Japan.
12 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Japan vs. Vietnam - prediction, team news, lineups
The first match in an action-packed first Sunday at the AFC Asian Cup will see one of the tournament favourites Japan take on Vietnam at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
15 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Japan vs. Tunisia - prediction, team news, lineups
Japan are set to take on Tunisia at the Noevir Stadium on Tuesday evening, in their latest international friendly.
10 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Japan vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Japan take on Turkey in an international friendly at the Cegeka Arena in Genk on Tuesday evening.
9 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Hansi Flick insists he is the "right coach" for Germany despite heavy Japan defeat
Under-fire Germany head coach Hansi Flick has insisted that he is the "right coach" to lead the national team despite suffering a heavy 4-1 friendly defeat at home against Japan on Saturday.
4 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Morocco vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
The penultimate World Cup 2022 last-16 battle takes place at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, as Morocco pit their wits against Spain.
3 December 2022
talksport.com
Japan vs Croatia LIVE: Samurai Blue look to continue journey in last 16
Japan will be aiming to continue their amazing World Cup journey as they take on Croatia in the last 16 in Qatar.
3 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How Japan could line up against Croatia
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu must make do without the suspended Ko Itakura for Monday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Croatia at the Al Janoub Stadium.
3 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Japan vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Resident World Cup 2022 giant killers Japan will endeavour to pull off another impressive scalp at the tournament when they tackle Croatia in Monday's last-16 clash at the Al Janoub Stadium.
2 December 2022
talksport.com
FIFA clear up confusion as they explain why controversial goal was given
Japan beat Spain 2-1 in the World Cup group stage to secure the team's qualification to the next round of the World Cup but it wasn't without controversy.
2 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan players for 'turning the tide' against Spain
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has lavished praise on his players for turning Thursday's game against Spain around to book their spot in the knockout round of the 2022 World Cup.
2 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
FIFA finally explain Japan goal vs Spain which knocked Germany out of World Cup
Germany were knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar after Japan beat Spain via a controversial goal with FIFA now offering an explanation for VAR's intervention
2 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
Mexico legend claims Spain deliberately lost to Japan in controversial clash
Japan defeated Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday to finish top of Group F - but they now face a difficult tie against 2018 runners-up Croatia
2 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Luis Enrique "not happy at all" with Spain performance
Spain boss Luis Enrique has said that he was "not happy at all" with his side's performance in Thursday's surprise 2-1 defeat to Japan at the 2022 World Cup.
2 December 2022
talksport.com
Garcia has fun at Chelsea fan's expense over 'ghost goal' after Japan's winner
Japan's contentious World Cup goal against Spain on Thursday night has brought back happy memories for Luis Garcia.
2 December 2022
talksport.com
Neville critical of Spain goalkeeper and says De Gea would have saved Roan's strike
Gary Neville insists David de Gea would not have conceded Japan's first goal against Spain which came from a mistake by first-choice goalkeeper Unai Simon.
2 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
VAR angle shows their version of events for controversial Japan winner vs Spain
Germany were dumped out of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday night after Japan were awarded a controversial winner against Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium
2 December 2022
talksport.com
Japan enjoy biggest night in nation's footballing history and still clean up
Japan fans delivered another classy performance as they matched their team's dazzling display against Spain by remembering to clean up after themselves.
2 December 2022
talksport.com
German media compare Japan winner to Hurst goal in 1966 - but forget about Lampard
The German language is known for some incredible inventive phrases, but it turns out that 'swings and roundabouts' hasn't yet been picked up.
2 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
Japan goal explained despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain
Japan secured themselves a place in the World Cup knockout stages after a historic and controversial win over Spain that owed to a questionable goal that was given by VAR
2 December 2022
bundesliga.com
Ao Tanaka: Who is Fortuna Düsseldorf's Japanese midfielder?
One of three Bundesliga 2 players at the 2022 World Cup, Japanese midfielder Ao Tanaka has been flying the flag for the German second division with a famous goal to guide the Samurai Blue into the knockout stages ahead of Spain and Germany.
1 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
Luis Enrique jokes about "heart attack" after Spain's incredible World Cup scare
Luis Enrique's Spain made it through to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup despite losing to Japan in their final group game, finishing above Germany on goal difference
1 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
Souness raises World Cup conspiracy theory after "very peculiar" FIFA response
Peter Walton admitted it was "very peculiar" that FIFA did not show VAR footage of Japan's goal being overturned with Graeme Souness claiming it offered fuel to believe there was "something untoward"

Ao Tanaka

10 September 1998
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1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
team
Fortuna Dusseldorf

Fortuna Dusseldorf

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