Tatsuya Tanaka facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Tatsuya Tanaka | ||
| Date of birth | November 27, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Yamaguchi, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Urawa Red Diamonds | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001- | Urawa Red Diamonds | ||
| International career | |||
| 2005-2009 | Japan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tatsuya Tanaka (田中 達也, Tanaka Tatsuya, born November 27, 1982) is a famous Japanese football player. He is known for being a fast and skillful forward. He played for the Urawa Red Diamonds for many years and also represented his country, Japan, in international matches.
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Playing for Clubs
Tatsuya Tanaka spent most of his professional career playing for the Urawa Red Diamonds, a well-known football club in Japan. He joined the team in 2001 and quickly became an important player. He played many games for them, scoring goals and helping his team. He was known for his speed and ability to get past defenders.
His Time at Urawa Red Diamonds
From 2001 onwards, Tatsuya Tanaka was a key part of the Urawa Red Diamonds team. He played in the J1 League, which is the top football league in Japan. Over the years, he played in over 180 league matches and scored more than 50 goals for the club. He also played in cup competitions, adding to his goal count. His dedication made him a fan favorite.
Playing for His Country
Tatsuya Tanaka also had the honor of playing for the Japanese national team. He represented Japan in several international matches.
International Appearances
He made his debut for the national team in 2005. Between 2005 and 2009, he played 16 matches for Japan. During these games, he scored 3 goals for his country. He was also part of the Japanese team that played in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
