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Defending
Rating by position
Best position CM 75 · +n = growth to potential 79The six face stats at a glance.
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Launch rating, age and potential in every EA FC / FIFA since FC 25
FC 25
How to get the best out of Ao Tanaka in Career Mode
Ao Tanaka is a defensive midfielder at Leeds United, rated 76 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 79, CDM. By the standards of the role, that's reliable. At 26 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one. What sets them apart is their stamina of 86.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Ao Tanaka?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Anchor them in front of the centre-backs to screen space, break up play and make the first pass. They're the team's balance. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with roles like Deep-Lying playmaker and Box crasher, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
What makes them reliable: stamina (86) and short passing (78). That outstanding stamina is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 10,6 M€ with 58 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one.
How far can they go?
They start from 76 with a ceiling of 79 — that's +3 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is Ao Tanaka's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can Ao Tanaka's rating go?
Their potential is 79. They start from 76, so they can rise +3 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 10,6 M€, with 58 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 75 — reliable for their position.
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