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Ao Tanaka — licensed photograph#22
Leeds United · Premier League 2026/27

Ao Tanaka

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Next-match availability

vs AFC Bournemouth


Availability unconfirmed

No current availability report confirms participation in this match.

Starting XIPredicted starter

Forecast, not an official starting XI.

Lineup checked

Why this prediction?

Match XI forecast

Ao Tanaka

AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United · 31 Oct 2026

Forecast checked
  • 5 recorded starts supported this pick.
  • Carried over from the latest starting XI in the forecast's records.

The role match is broad; an exact position is not established.

Saved Match XI forecast factors, not confirmation of the manager's choice. Newer appearances do not rewrite this explanation.

Match centre
Usage & starting role

Playing time

2026/27 EPL · 5 latest completed club matches · 14 Sept 2026–25 Oct 2026

Recorded starts
5 / 5 matches
Sub appearances
0
Recorded minutes
380

5 consecutive recorded starts in this window.

Recorded playing time by match.
7214 Sept 2026Newcastle United6720 Sept 2026Crystal Palace7110 Oct 2026Arsenal8118 Oct 2026Manchester United8925 Oct 2026Sunderland
StartSubstituteUnconfirmed
25 Oct 2026

vs Sunderland

Started · 89 minutes

Deep midfield · left centre in 3-4-2-1.

Match centre
Match record

Source record

Ao Tanaka match record

vs Sunderland · 25 Oct 2026

Selection
Started
Minutes
89
Premier League match report eventsCollected by Match XI Publication time not available.
Starting-position source

Left centre of the deeper midfield line. The official sheet describes the starting shape, not where the player spent the match.

Premier League match centre

Collected 25 Oct, 16:46 UTC.

Deep midfield · left centre3-4-2-1 · vs SunderlandOfficial starting position

The individual match records total 498 minutes; the separately supplied season total is 499 for the same 7 appearances. We keep both source records. Season rates use 499 minutes; the chart uses each match’s recorded duration.

All match records & starting positions

5 of 5 selected matches have a qualified starting-position record for this player. A team sheet shows the starting shape, not a movement map or time spent in that position.

Recorded 2026/27 EPL club fixtures
MatchParticipationMinutesStarting position
25 Oct 2026 · SunderlandStarted893-4-2-1 · Deep midfield · left centre
18 Oct 2026 · Manchester UnitedStarted813-4-2-1 · Deep midfield · left centre
10 Oct 2026 · ArsenalStarted713-4-2-1 · Deep midfield · left centre
20 Sept 2026 · Crystal PalaceStarted673-5-2 · Midfield · left centre
14 Sept 2026 · Newcastle UnitedStarted723-5-2 · Midfield · left centre
5 Sept 2026 · Brighton & Hove AlbionStarted733-5-2 · Midfield · left centre
30 Aug 2026 · BrentfordSubstitute45Not recorded
22 Aug 2026 · Nottingham ForestUnused bench0Not recorded
2026/27 Premier League

Season contribution

7 recorded appearances · 499 season minutes · Midfielder

Key passes1season total

Passes recorded as creating a shot attempt.

Passes231season total

Passing involvement; volume alone does not show progression or quality.

Interceptions3season total

Recorded interceptions; team tactics affect the opportunities.

Expected assists0.07season total

The source’s estimate of assist opportunity.

Touches in opposition box4season total

Involvement in the opposition penalty area.

Season totals checked 28 Oct, 10:54 UTC. These totals describe the whole season, not just the selected recent matches.

All statistics & definitions

Each value and its minutes denominator come from this one source response. A missing field stays unreported. Definitions can differ between providers.

2026/27 Premier League · season totals
StatisticTotalDefinition
Appearances7Recorded appearances in this Premier League season.
Starts6Recorded starts in this Premier League season.
Minutes499Recorded playing minutes in this Premier League season.
Assists1Goal assists credited by the Premier League; other providers may use different rules.
Yellow cards2Yellow cards recorded by the Premier League.
Red cards0Total red cards recorded by the Premier League.
Unblocked shots8The Premier League totalShots field: shots on or off target. Blocked attempts are recorded separately.
Blocked attempts1The player’s attempts blocked by an opponent, recorded separately from the source’s unblocked shots.
Shots on target3Shots on target, including goals, recorded by the Premier League.
Expected goals0.94The source model’s expected-goal total for the player’s shots; not goals scored or a forecast.
Expected assists0.07Expected assists as supplied by the Premier League; not completed assists or a forecast.
Passes231Total passes recorded by the Premier League.
Key passes1Attempt assists recorded by the Premier League.
Tackles15Total tackles recorded by the Premier League; distinct from tackles won.
Tackles won6Tackles won recorded by the Premier League; distinct from total tackles.
Interceptions3Interceptions recorded by the Premier League.
Clearances11Clearances recorded by the Premier League.
Goals conceded4Goals conceded credited to the player’s record by the Premier League.
Touches in opposition box4Recorded touches in the opposition penalty area. This is an event total, not a positional heatmap.
Aerial duels won2Aerial duels won as recorded by the Premier League.

Premier League season statistics

Source collected 28 Oct, 10:54 UTC.

Official match commentary

Recorded attempts

Where the recorded shots were taken, using the areas named in the commentary. Areas are descriptive; no precise shot coordinates are available.

7recorded attemptsCommentary available for 5 of 5 selected club matches.
Reported shot origins · counts in named areas
0Left of the six-yard box
0Centre of the six-yard box
0Right of the six-yard box
0Left of the box
1Centre of the box
0Right of the box
6Outside the box
  1. 76′
    SavedOutside the box · left foot25 Oct 2026 · vs Sunderland
  2. 37′
    SavedOutside the box · right foot18 Oct 2026 · vs Manchester United
  3. 56′
    Off targetOutside the box · right foot18 Oct 2026 · vs Manchester United
  4. 53′
    SavedOutside the box · right foot10 Oct 2026 · vs Arsenal
  5. 22′
    Off targetCentre of the box · left foot20 Sept 2026 · vs Crystal Palace
  6. 34′
    Off targetOutside the box · right foot20 Sept 2026 · vs Crystal Palace
  7. 32′
    BlockedOutside the box · right foot14 Sept 2026 · vs Newcastle United
Coverage, sources & action records

Only explicit shooter and creator identities are counted. Scoring attempts also require a matching official goal record. Cancelled and own goals are excluded. Missing commentary, source identity or player evidence leaves a gap. These records do not provide a heatmap, passing network or defensive action map.

Selected matches · commentary coverage for this player
MatchCoverageShots / created attempts
25 Oct 2026 · SunderlandCommentary recorded1 / 1
18 Oct 2026 · Manchester UnitedCommentary recorded2 / 0
10 Oct 2026 · ArsenalCommentary recorded1 / 0
20 Sept 2026 · Crystal PalaceCommentary recorded2 / 0
14 Sept 2026 · Newcastle UnitedCommentary recorded1 / 0

Premier League match commentary · collected 26 Oct, 19:10 UTC

Premier League official lineup · collected 25 Oct, 16:46 UTC

Premier League match commentary · collected 19 Oct, 15:47 UTC

Premier League official lineup · collected 18 Oct, 13:18 UTC

Premier League match commentary · collected 11 Oct, 14:03 UTC

Premier League official lineup · collected 10 Oct, 11:49 UTC

Premier League match commentary · collected 5 Oct, 01:53 UTC

Premier League official lineup · collected 20 Sept, 13:19 UTC

Premier League match commentary · collected 5 Oct, 01:33 UTC

Premier League official lineup · collected 14 Sept, 19:19 UTC

All competitions · observed minutes

Recorded match history

Window: 1 Oct 2026, 06:51 – 29 Oct 2026, 06:51 UTC. Future minutes are unknown.

241recorded minutes
3recorded appearances

Coverage incomplete. Recorded minutes are a known subtotal, not a complete workload.

Minutes by match · chart
Match by match Oldest → latest · known playing minutes

? Unconfirmed minutes or participation · — Confirmed nonappearance. These marks are not zero-minute appearances.

  1. Premier League
    SunderlandHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    89minutes
  2. Premier League
    Leeds UnitedHomeManchester UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    81minutes
1 more matches in this window
  1. Premier League
    ArsenalHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    71minutes
Coverage & collection checks

Minutes describe observed participation. They do not establish fatigue, medical risk or the coach’s next selection. Missing matches are not zero-minute matches.

  • Premier League match records · partial31 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026. Recorded fixtures for the current club and season. Missing player reports remain unknown. The publication window is not a source collection check.Collection check time not available.
  • ESPN national-team records · partial30 Jul 2026 – 20 Jan 2027. Some matches or players remain outside the verified source coverage. National-team discovery is limited to this source’s rosters and match records. Future selection is unconfirmed.Last check 28 Oct 2026, 13:07 UTC.
  • Premier League data service · other club competitions · partial30 Jul 2026 – 20 Jan 2027. Some matches or players remain outside the verified source coverage. Some playing-minute values are unconfirmed.Last check 28 Oct 2026, 22:47 UTC.
  • All other competitions and national-team levels · partial31 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026. Discovery and verified player matching may be incomplete. An absent record does not prove rest, non-selection or zero minutes.Collection check time not available.
Recorded history since 31 Jul 2026 · 15 match records

Collection window: 31 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026. This is a limited recent history, not a complete career record. All competitions remain in this archive. Older and undated records stay separate from the selected 28-day total. Listed coverage does not guarantee every competition or match.

  1. Premier League
    SunderlandHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    89minutes
  2. Premier League
    Leeds UnitedHomeManchester UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    81minutes
  3. Premier League
    ArsenalHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    71minutes
  4. International Friendly
    JapanHomeVenezuelaAway

    Played as substitute

    Source & minute definition

    ESPN match record

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Extra time is excluded. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    No extra time recorded.

    45minutes
  5. International Friendly
    JapanHomeUruguayAway

    Played as substitute

    Source & minute definition

    ESPN match record

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Extra time is excluded. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    No extra time recorded.

    13minutes
  6. Premier League
    Leeds UnitedHomeCrystal PalaceAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    67minutes
  7. Premier League
    Leeds UnitedHomeNewcastle UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    72minutes
  8. English League Cup
    ChelseaHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Played as substitute

    Source & minute definition

    Premier League data service

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Extra time is excluded. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    No extra time recorded.

    23minutes
  9. Premier League
    Brighton & Hove AlbionHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    73minutes
  10. Premier League
    Leeds UnitedHomeBrentfordAway

    Played as substitute

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    45minutes
  11. English League Cup
    Nottingham ForestHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    Source & minute definition

    Premier League data service

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Extra time is excluded. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    No extra time recorded.

    68minutes
  12. Premier League
    Nottingham ForestHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Unused bench

    EPL match centre
    Source & minute definition

    Premier League match report events

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Premier League match-level minutes. These can differ from season aggregates; added time is not estimated.

    No extra time recorded.

    0minutes
  13. Friendly
    Manchester UnitedHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    Source & minute definition

    Premier League data service

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Extra-time inclusion is not specified by the source. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    Extra-time status not established.

    45minutes
  14. Friendly
    Leeds UnitedHomeRB LeipzigAway

    Played as substitute

    Source & minute definition

    Premier League data service

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Includes extra-time minutes. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    Match included extra time.

    10minutes
  15. Friendly
    LiverpoolHomeLeeds UnitedAway

    Started

    Source & minute definition

    Premier League data service

    Publication time not supplied. Checked UTC.

    Directly reported by the source. Extra-time inclusion is not specified by the source. Added time is not estimated; shoot-outs add no playing minutes.

    Extra-time status not established.

    45minutes
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