In May 2019, when he was an Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences student, J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo announced that signed a contract with Tanaka from the 2020 season.
[1] In December 2023, it was announced that Tanaka would be moving to J1 League club Cerezo Osaka ahead of the 2024 season.
[2] In December 2019, when Tanaka was an Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences student, he was selected Japan national team for 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship.
At this tournament, he debuted as center back against Hong Kong on December 14.
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