Ataru Esaka (江坂 任, Esaka Ataru, born May 31, 1992) is a Japanese football player who play as a Attacking Midfielder or Winger and currently play for J1 League promoted club, Fagiano Okayama.
He went to the Kobe Koryo Gakuen High School and the Ryutsu Keizai University.
[9] Ataru made his debut for Ulsan against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on the 25 February 2023.
[11] On 23 December 2024, Esaka announce official transfer to J1 promoted club, Fagiano Okayama from 2025.
[12] He made his debut for Japan national football team on 25 March 2021 in a friendly against South Korea.