About Shunta Tanaka
Born 1997. Shunta Tanaka is a Japanese association football player.
is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a centre back for club Cerezo Osaka.
Club career Tanaka was born in Osaka Prefecture on May 26, 1997. In May 2019, when he was an Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences student, J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo announced that signed a contract with Tanaka from the 2020 season.
In December 2023, it was announced that Tanaka would be moving to J1 League club Cerezo Osaka ahead of the 2024 season.
National team career In December 2019, when Tanaka was an Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences student, he was selected Japan national team for 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. At this tournament, he debuted as center back against Hong Kong on December 14.
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Honours Individual J1 100 Year Vision League Regional Round West Best Eleven: 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Shunta Tanaka?
Japanese association football player
When was Shunta Tanaka born?
Shunta Tanaka was born on 26 May 1997 in Osaka Prefecture.
What is Shunta Tanaka's occupation?
Shunta Tanaka is an association football player.
What nationality is Shunta Tanaka?
Shunta Tanaka is Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shunta Tanaka (footballer)
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