Mina Tanaka

Mina Tanaka is a formidable forward for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the WE League, showcasing her skills through a consistent contribution to her team's attacking force. At 30 years old, Tanaka brings both experience and tactical awareness to her position, earning her recognition as a key player on the field. During the 22 games she has played this season, accumulating a total of 2063 minutes, Tanaka has maintained an impressive goal-scoring average, recording 0.37 goals per game. Her expected goals (xG) slightly surpass her actual output at 0.44 per game, indicating her ability to consistently find herself in promising goal-scoring opportunities.

Tanaka’s role on the pitch as a target forward is pivotal to her team's offensive strategies. While her assist rate remains at zero, she compensates with her progressive play, with a carrying distance covering 86.44 meters per game and a passing distance reaching 128.52 meters. These statistics highlight her contribution in advancing the ball into threatening areas. Defensively, Tanaka exhibits a tenacity that is reflected in her possession-adjusted stats, achieving 2.32 interceptions and engaging in 8.78 challenges per game. Despite a challenge success rate of 0%, her involvement indicates a proactive approach to disrupting opponent plays. Her playmaker rank of 4.5 suggests room for improvement in creativity, yet her physical presence and target play remain valuable assets to INAC Kobe Leonessa.