Paulo Junichi Tanaka

Paulo Junichi Tanaka (田中 パウロ 淳一) is a Japanese football player who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for Tochigi City FC.

Career
Paulo Junichi Tanaka began his youth career with Osaka Toin Junior & Senior 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 transferred to the 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 transferred to J2 club FC Gifu from 2016. He left the club in 2018 after three years.

On 23 December 2018, Tanaka officially joined 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 transferred to 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 officially transferred to Kantō Soccer League club Tochigi City FC ahead of the 2023 season. On 26 November 2023, Tanaka brought his club promotion to JFL from 2024 after defeat Tsukuba FC 4–0 in final matchweek of JRCL in 2023 and Champions.

Personal life
His mother is Filipino and is from Cotabato, while his father is Japanese and from the Hyogo Prefecture. He is active in YouTube and TikTok.

Club
Updated to the end of 2023 season.

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