Schalke 04- Games
- 9
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 702
- 78 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.3 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.3 xA
Player profile
702 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Intercepting, ball-carrying midfielder
Tanaka reads the game as well as almost any central midfielder for Schalke and carries the ball forward well. He creates nothing for others, his passing is among the loosest in the group and he recovers few loose balls. From 702 minutes.
Key strengths
Intercepts. Interceptions 2.18 per 90, top 4% of central midfielders.
Carries the ball. Dribbles won 0.90 per 90, top 17%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 53.8%, 68th percentile.
Areas for development
Creates nothing. Chances created 0.13 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 78.4%, 2nd percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 3.21 per 90, 6th percentile.
Similar players
- Foe Ondoa MonzaInterceptions 96 v 87 and expected assists 11 v 5.
- Ngal Ayel Mukau LilleInterceptions 96 v 95 and aerials won 31 v 39.
- Mandela Keita ParmaDribbles won 83 v 85 and interceptions 96 v 84.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Intercepts. Interceptions 2.18 per 90, top 4% of central midfielders.
Carries the ball. Dribbles won 0.90 per 90, top 17%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 53.8%, 68th percentile.
Areas for development
Creates nothing. Chances created 0.13 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 78.4%, 2nd percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 3.21 per 90, 6th percentile.
Similar players
- Foe Ondoa MonzaInterceptions 96 v 87 and expected assists 11 v 5.
- Ngal Ayel Mukau LilleInterceptions 96 v 95 and aerials won 31 v 39.
- Mandela Keita ParmaDribbles won 83 v 85 and interceptions 96 v 84.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 2 of 14 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (14%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 28%, Middle third 55%, Final third 17%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 7 | 597 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 6 | 0 | 6.67 |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1 | 0 | 7.51 |
9 games
