Aoi Tanaka is often said to not be contributing because she doesn’t score points. However, if you look at his distribution in the season in which Leeds were promoted, your opinion changes. Number of passes / 90 minutes, top % in midfield (Championship 2024/25, MF only) Aoi Tanaka (anchor): 71.4 → top 4% Ampadu (same type): 85.9 → top 1% Aaronson (offensive type): top 80% Aoi Tanaka’s ball handling rate is in the top 4% of midfield. He was second only to Ampadu, who is of the same type, and Leeds was assembled through these two people. He also ranks in the top 4% for interceptions and top 15% for tackles. He’s a midfielder who doesn’t score points, but builds a foundation by distributing and stealing pitches. This is a reliable number that he left on the pitch, and is not influenced by anyone’s decision to hire him. (Source: FootyStats Championship 2024/25) ■ Main story: “Why does Aoi Tanaka’s starting position give Leeds 2.4 points?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TquFHX1ufpw ■ Channel Why Saka / NAZESAKA — A media that uses data to demonstrate soccer themes https://www.youtube.com/@nazesaka #shorts #Aoi Tanaka #Leeds #Championship #Japan National Team #World Cup #Data Analysis #Soccer #Why Saka

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