Is Ao Tanaka the secret to Leeds United’s success this season? The Japanese midfielder has been making waves For Leeds United, and fans are starting to take notice of his impressive skills on the pitch. From his vision and passing range to his tenacious tackling and defensive prowess, Tanaka is proving to be a valuable asset for the Whites. In this video, we’ll be talking about Ao and why I’m extremely impressed
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Last night was more than just retention and passing
At 2-1 they had the upper hand and looked like the only team to go on and win tanaka grabbed the game and drove us forward getting us back in the game this boy is 🤯
You said ages ago about Tanaka and I have been along for the ride and am enjoying it. These videos you do have taught this ole dog a hell of a lot. To be fair I lived in Japan for 3 months back in 1991 and the mentality of the Japanese was something I embraced. I see it in Tanaka. Keep up the good work. I am really enjoying these mate and I am not blowing smoke up your ass.
Great spot locky. Another great bit of scouting. Keep up the good work and thanks for your time
There's no way AO gets dropped from this squad he's head and shoulders above the rest MOT
Spot on with your assessment of him both before he came and after unbelievable player well done
Last night he played a fake pass then turned on it and went other direction
Their press got lost. But he made it look like pre game warm up which says a lot to me
Spot on. Whenever he gets the ball I feel completely reassured that he'll keep the ball and move it on in a way that helps us get forward
Nice one Locky, you were spot on! Tanaka is probably my favourite type of midfield profile to watch. You can see players around him relax when he’s on it, even at times where we were under pressure yesterday – you cannot undervalue that attribute! Can’t wait to see more of him. Keep up the good work 🙌🏻
He's a bargain , such a good player
super analysis… i was thinking – who is he like, and i was thinking Bowyer … and lo and behold a minute later you show his photo. Tanaka is the footballing equivalent of a Hattori Hanzo Katana. Big disappointment in the game was lack of adaptation by Farke when Ramazani went off.
Thank you for another great report. For me – if we can sort out the missed chances, we'd be ready for the Premiership. Re Tanaka – in the Sheffield game, I watched him. He was pointing (to the ball carrier) instructions as to where the ball was to be should be passed to and they responded to that direction. He directed the game as well as performed well. He would fit into the team Captain role in time to come. Re – physical sides…that's how we lost Ramazani early.
Is it wrong to call him the Ninja Pirlo ? 😅 because it does fit
I think it was Wenger who said when looking at players he doesn’t want people whose heart rate rises when they receive the ball he wants them to look like it drops and they relax. Tanaka seems like this he always wants it. I just hope if he gets caught in possession and it leads to a goal fans don’t jump on it, it will probably happen at some point. Archie gave up a few big chances like that but over a season it will help more often than it will hinder.
3 million pounds was an absolute steal. Thanks Locky 👍
Agree Loçkey 😊
We will never know but would Farke even be playing him without the injuries.
Great stuff buddy😊😊😊
Was so disappointed with the fan base when the sceptics were saying that he can't be very good coming from Bundesliga 2. I watched him in Germany also playing against Kaiserslautern and knew he was so good. Don't let the transfer fee dictate the quality of the players we are getting. 49ers are on it.😊
Tanaka reminds me of Odegaard, he is so relaxed on the ball and has amazing spatial awareness
Ampadu is a championship midfielder, Tanaka is levels above. One of the reasons we weren't promoted last season was due to persisting with midfielders with no vision, this lad envisions things before he gets the ball, sign of a top player in that position. He'll play in the Premier League next season, for sure. Guile over graft, I know which I prefer.
Always think your thumbnails are class
Tanaka superb
Tanaka was brilliant last night
You spotted him Quite a while ago Locky
Still wasn’t happy with the 2 Joseph misses again and I know he’s only a young guy
And Piroe didn’t look on it
Think Tanaka looks prem class could see a team like Spurs getting him next season
Thanks Locky
I live in Germany and watched Tanaka numerous Times.
I Remember Olli ward asked me about Tanaka and how good He was.
I Said If Tanaka gets a fair Shot He will Deliver. After the Game Yesterday i Said to Ollie give him another 2 or 3 Games and we will See him in the Scoreboard
It was Tanaka's goal that defeated Spain in the World Cup2022.
Shades of Olivier Dacourt in the way he was twisting and turning out of trouble last night. Great touch, great vision, one of the only ones who stood up to the physicality last night. 2 MOTM in a row for me. Keep Brighton's hands off him!
He never fails to deliver the pass and so calm. What a player Tanaka is. Really impressed. Cheers locky.