Kenji_Tanaka_(footballer,_born_2001)

Kenji Tanaka (footballer, born 2001)

Kenji Tanaka (footballer, born 2001)

Brazilian footballer

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.
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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. [1]
    "Kenji Tanaka OCSC DA profile". www.ocsc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  2. [2]
    Poe, Julia (3 March 2020). "Orlando City B announces roster for 2020 USL League One season". Pro Soccer USA. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. [3]
    "New England Revolution II vs. Orlando City B - August 7, 2020". www.uslleagueone.com.
  4. [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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