is a Japanese football player who play as a midfielder and currently play for club, Tochigi City FC.
Career
Paulo Junichi Tanaka began his youth career with Osaka Toin High School in 2009, and left in 2011 when he graduated.
On 18 November 2011, Paulo Junichi Tanaka began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale from 2012. He left the club in 2013.
On 14 January 2014, Tanaka signed to J3 League's new member club, Zweigen Kanazawa. He participated in 24 games, mainly as a substitute and contributed to the team's victory in J3 and promotion to the J2 League. He left the club in 2015 after two years at Kanazawa.
On 22 December 2015, Tanaka announce official transfer to J2 club, FC Gifu from 2016. He left the club in 2018 after three years.
On 23 December 2018, Tanaka officially joined to fellow J2 club, Renofa Yamaguchi for the upcoming 2019 season. He left the club in 2013 after two years at Yamaguchi.
On 23 December 2020, Tanaka officially transfer to fellow J2 club, Matsumoto Yamaga for the upcoming 2021 season. On 24 November 2022, he left after two years as his contract expired.
On 3 February 2023, Tanaka announce official transfer to Kantō Soccer League club, Tochigi City FC ahead of 2023 season. On 26 November 2023, Tanaka brought his club promotion to JFL from 2024 after defeat Joyful Honda Tsukuba 4–0 in final matchweek of JRCL in 2023 and Champions. On 17 November 2024, Tanaka brought his club Champions of JFL and promotion to J3 League for the first time in their history from 2025 after defeat Atletico Suzuka 6-0 in matchweek 29 of Japan Football League, returning to third tier after 11 years absence.
Personal life
Tanaka Paulo Junichi was born in Takasago, Hyogo. His mother is Filipino from Cotabato, while father is Japanese from Hyogo Prefecture. He is active in YouTube and TikTok.
Career statistics
Club
.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 223 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 231 out of 289) Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Total2012Kawasaki FrontaleJ.League Div 130000030201300–00002014Zweigen KanazawaJ3 League24220–2622015J2 League25021–2712016FC Gifu20010–210201736500–365201832800–3282019Renofa Yamaguchi36620–386202031100–3112021Matsumoto Yamaga23020–2502022J3 League8323–1062023Tochigi City FCKantō Soccer League Div. 118320–2032024Japan Football League25620–2762025J3 League10000010Career total282331540029737
Honours Zweigen Kanazawa
J3 League: 2014 Ishikawa Football Championship: 2014
Matsumoto Yamaga
Nagano Football Championship: 2022
Tochigi City FC
Japanese Regional Football Champions League: 2023 Japan Football League: 2024
References
External links Paulo Junichi Tanaka at j-league.or.jp Paulo Junichi Tanaka at jleague.jp (archived 2025, archive 2018) Paulo Junichi Tanaka at FC Gifu (archived 2017) Paulo Junichi Tanaka at Tochigi City FC