Shunta Tanaka Stats
Club: Cerezo Osaka · Position: Defender.
Next: Kashima v Cerezo Osaka · J1 League · Sat 31 Oct, 06:00 GMT · Kashima allow 9.9 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Shunta Tanaka (Cerezo Osaka, defender) has 4 goals and 1 assist in 20 appearances in 2026 (1720 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in J1 League: 1.26, higher than 36% of 113 defenders. Started 19 of 20. Next: Kashima v Cerezo Osaka, Sat 31 Oct, 06:00 GMT.
Key Facts
As of 25 October 2026: A defender for Cerezo Osaka, Shunta Tanaka has 20 appearances (1720 minutes) in the J1 League 2026.
As of 25 October 2026: In 2026 Shunta Tanaka has four goals, one assist and 20 appearances in the matches TACTIX holds.
As of 25 October 2026: Shunta Tanaka averages 3.6 Impact a match over 20 games in J1 League matches — 93rd percentile among the 432 J1 League players who qualify.
Shunta Tanaka (Cerezo Osaka) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.6 per match across 20 appearances, and has four goals and one assist in 20 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 25 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 20 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Shunta Tanaka is a defender at Cerezo Osaka, with 20 appearances and 1720 minutes in the J1 League 2026. TACTIX Impact: 3.6 per match across 20 appearances in J1 League matches, the 93rd percentile of 432 qualifying J1 League players. Shunta Tanaka has started 19 of 20 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 86 minutes. That is 96% of the J1 League minutes available to him (1720 of 1800 across 20 club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 113 J1 League defenders with 450+ minutes: 2.15 interceptions per 90 — higher than 98% and pass accuracy of 84.1% — higher than 81%. Interceptions per 90 is up from 1.10 last season (2283 minutes in the J1 League) to 2.15 in 2026. Shunta Tanaka recorded a tackle in 9 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, J1 League 2026 (n = 113): Scoring (elite, 98th percentile) and Defending (strong, 76th percentile). Lower on the radar: Duels (30th percentile), against 113 Defenders, J1 League 2026 (n = 113).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 2.8, 3.0, 7.1, 2.8, 4.1 — broadly level, averaging 4.0 against a season figure of 3.6. Discipline: two yellow cards in 20 appearances in 2026, and 0.99 fouls per 90 in the J1 League. Next up: Kashima v Cerezo Osaka, Sat 31 Oct, 06:00 GMT (J1 League). Kashima allow 9.9 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, J1 League 2026 (n = 113): Ibrahim Drešević, Eduardo and Danilo Cardoso (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 19 of 20 appearances, 1 from the bench · 86 minutes per appearance · 96% of the J1 League minutes available (1720 of 1800).
J1 League only: 20 apps · 3.6 Impact per match in 2026. See the J1 League Impact leaderboard.
Shunta Tanaka Stats per 90 · J1 League 2026, defender
| Stat | Shunta Tanaka | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.26 | higher than 36% | 2.17 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 2.15 | higher than 98% | 1.10 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.31 | higher than 28% | 0.43 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 3.87 | higher than 30% | 5.28 |
| Duel win rate | 61.2% | higher than 64% | 59.3% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.99 | fewer than 30% | 1.18 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.10 | fewer than 48% | 0.08 |
| Passesper 90 | 47.51 | higher than 58% | 57.79 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.1% | higher than 81% | 86.2% |
Per 90 minutes over 1720 minutes in J1 League 2026. Ranked against 113 J1 League defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 2283 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ shot6 of 10
- 1+ shot on target3 of 10
- 1+ tackle9 of 10
- 1+ foul committed6 of 10
- Scored3 of 10
- Assisted1 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-05-03 to 2026-10-25, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · J1 League 2026, defender
Shunta Tanaka · Defenders, J1 League 2026 (n = 113) median
| Axis | Shunta Tanaka | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.37on target 57.1% | 0.42 | 41st |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.21 | 0.00 | 98th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.52 | 0.45 | 57th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 47.51accuracy 84.1% | 44.68 | 58th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.16success 50.0% | 0.23 | 35th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 3.87win rate 61.2% | 4.56 | 30th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.72 | 3.09 | 76th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.10 | 0.92 | 67th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1720 minutes in J1 League 2026. Cohort: 113 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in the J1 League
3.6 per match — 93th percentile of 432 qualifying J1 League players (6+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.69 | 1.34 | 4.3 |
| 2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 20 | 4 | 1 | 3.40 | 0.47 | 3.6 |
| 2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3.27 | 0.75 | 3.4 |
| 2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3.31 | 0.80 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | Consadole Sapporo | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3.10 | 1.05 | 3.8 |
| 2022 | Consadole Sapporo | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3.15 | 0.58 | 3.7 |
| 2021 | Consadole Sapporo | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3.94 | 0.50 | 3.7 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | v JEF United Chiba2027 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 | 2.8 | Match → |
| 2026-10-21 | @ Nagoya Grampus2027 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 3 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | v Kawasaki Frontale2027 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.4 | 7.1 | Match → |
| 2026-06-06 | @ FC Tokyo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.8 | Match → |
| 2026-05-30 | v FC Tokyo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 | 4.1 | Match → |
| 2026-05-24 | @ Fagiano Okayama | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 | 1.8 | Match → |
| 2026-05-17 | v Nagoya Grampus | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 | 5.7 | Match → |
| 2026-05-09 | v V-varen Nagasaki | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 | 6.8 | Match → |
| 2026-05-06 | @ Shimizu S-pulse | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 | 6.8 | Match → |
| 2026-05-03 | v Avispa Fukuoka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 | 2 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 1.20 at home (900 min), 1.32 away (820 min); Interceptions 2.00 at home (900 min), 2.30 away (820 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Shunta Tanaka’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Shunta Tanaka average per 90?
- Shunta Tanaka averages 1.26 tackles per 90 minutes in J1 League 2026 (1720 minutes) — higher than 36% of 113 J1 League defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Shunta Tanaka have this season?
- This season Shunta Tanaka has 4 goals and 1 assist in 20 appearances (1720 minutes played).
- Does Shunta Tanaka start every game?
- Shunta Tanaka started 19 of 20 appearances in 2026, averaging 86 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Shunta Tanaka get booked?
- Shunta Tanaka was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 2 yellow and 0 red this season.
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