How many caps did Marcus Tulio Tanaka win for Japan?

Marcus Tulio Tanaka won 43 caps for Japan, scoring 8 goals.

Which clubs did Marcus Tulio Tanaka play for?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2001–2002), Mito HollyHock (2003–2003), Urawa Red Diamonds (2004–2009), Nagoya Grampus (2010–2015), Kyoto Sanga (2017–2019).

Where does Marcus Tulio Tanaka rank among Japan's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Marcus Tulio Tanaka #21 of Japan's 33 greatest players of all time.

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21 / Japan · 2006–2010

Marcus Tulio Tanaka

Caps · Japan

Goals · Japan

Life

1981

Clubs

Mito HollyHock, Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Japan

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Japan played four matches at the 2010 World Cup and he was on the pitch for all 390 minutes, part of a back line that conceded twice before Paraguay knocked them out on penalties. Career record: 43 caps and 8 goals for Japan; club career at Mito HollyHock, Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

2001–2002	Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2003–2003	Mito HollyHock
2004–2009	Urawa Red Diamonds
2010–2015	Nagoya Grampus
2017–2019	Kyoto Sanga
Japan	43 caps, 8 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Japan checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Japan checked 4 October 2026

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Around Tanaka in the almanac

One rank above: Junichi Inamoto at #20.

One rank below: Masami Ihara at #22.

Japan's editorial top five: Hidetoshi Nakata · Shinji Kagawa · Keisuke Honda · Makoto Hasebe · Shunsuke Nakamura.

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