Tanaka Ao

MID Leeds £4.9m 0.3% owned

Tanaka - Key Stats 2026/27

Total Points

4.3

Form

£4.9m

Price (-0.1)

3.5

Pts/Game

0.3%

Ownership

0.71

Value Rating

Detailed Statistics

Stat	Value	Stat	Value
Goals	0	xG	0.73
Assists	2	xA	0.05
xGI	0.78	Bonus	0
Clean Sheets	2	Goals Conceded	1
Minutes	255	BPS	48
Yellow Cards	1	Red Cards	0
ICT Index	8.6	Threat	20.0
Influence	50.0	Creativity	18.3

Transfer Activity This Gameweek

+2,153

Transfers In

-2,213

Transfers Out

Net transfers: -60

Upcoming Fixtures

GW	Opponent	H/A	Difficulty
GW6	ARS	Away	5
GW7	MUN	Home	4
GW8	SUN	Away	3
GW9	BOU	Away	3
GW10	TOT	Home	2
GW11	CHE	Away	4
GW12	COV	Home	2
GW13	MCI	Away	5

Average difficulty (next 8): 3.5 - 2 green fixtures

Should You Buy Tanaka?

Reasons to Buy

Solid form (4.3) - consistent returns recently
Strong value at £4.9m - 3.5 PPG makes him one of the better-value MIDs
Low ownership (0.3%) with good form - differential potential

Reasons to Avoid

4 of next 8 fixtures rated FDR 4-5 - tough run of games ahead

Buy. Tanaka ticks multiple boxes right now - form, fixtures, and value all align. At 0.3% ownership, there's still differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FPL points does Tanaka have in 2026/27?

Tanaka has scored 14 FPL points in 2026/27, averaging 3.5 points per game across 255 minutes played.

What is Tanaka's FPL price?

Tanaka is currently priced at £4.9m in FPL. He started the season at £5.0m, a change of £-0.1m.

Should I buy Tanaka in FPL?

Tanaka has form of 4.3 and 2 favourable fixtures in the next 8 games. With 0.3% ownership and 0.78 xGI, he looks a strong pick. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.

What is Tanaka's xG and xA?

Tanaka's expected stats in 2026/27: 0.73 xG, 0.05 xA, and 0.78 xGI. His actual output is 0 goals and 2 assists.