Satoshi Tanaka
Defensive midfielder · Schalke 04 · Bundesliga · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-17
Satoshi Tanaka, 24, plays as a defensive midfielder for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. This season: 5 appearances, 417 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.78. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for interceptions.
Profile
- Club
- Schalke 04
- League
- Bundesliga
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 24
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 5 (5) | – |
| Minutes | 417 | – |
| Average rating | 6.78 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.32 | 0.07 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.86 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.22 |
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.43 |
| Passes | 145 | 31.29 |
| Pass accuracy % | 73.1 | – |
| Tackles | 7 | 1.51 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 2.16 |
| Clearances | 10 | 2.16 |
| Duels won | 22 | 4.75 |
| Aerial duels won | 2 | 0.43 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 2.59 |
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.08 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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