Kenji Tanaka (footballer, born 2001)

Kenji Tanaka De Paula (born 15 September 2001) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguesa Carioca of Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Tanaka and the second or paternal family name is De Paula.
Kenji Tanaka
Personal information
Full name Kenji Tanaka De Paula
Date of birth (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001
Place of birth Belém, Pará, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Portuguesa Carioca
Youth career
2017–2020 Orlando City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Orlando City B 12 (2)
2022– Portuguesa Carioca 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 January 2022

Career

In 2017, Tanaka moved with his family to the United States in order to try out for Orlando City. He was accepted in to the academy, playing 31 games and scoring 11 goals across multiple age groups in two seasons with the team.[1]

In March 2020, Tanaka signed an academy contract with Orlando City B, Orlando City's USL League One affiliate, ahead of the 2020 season.[2] He made his debut on 7 August 2020, appearing as a 78th-minute substitute and scoring during a 2–0 win over New England Revolution II.[3] In total he made 12 appearances, scoring two goals, before being released as Orlando City B withdrew from USL League One and went on hiatus.

In January 2022, Tanaka signed a six-month contract with Portuguesa Carioca of Série D.[4]

References
  1. "Kenji Tanaka OCSC DA profile". www.ocsc.ussoccerda.com.
  2. Poe, Julia (3 March 2020). "Orlando City B announces roster for 2020 USL League One season". Pro Soccer USA.
  3. "New England Revolution II vs. Orlando City B - August 7, 2020". www.uslleagueone.com.
  4. "Portuguesa acerta contratação do atacante Kenji Tanaka, ex-Orlando City, para o Campeonato Carioca 2022". Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese).


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