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David Tanaka
CF · Second Striker #1 Free Agent Regional · Developing

David Tanaka

📍 Nigeria · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ Kano Pillars FC (Kano) · 🏆 NPFL · 💶 €8M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Kano Pillars FC

Kano, Nigeria

NPFL · Regional · Developing

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • FC Barcelona Spain · La Liga · Elite
  • 1. FC Köln Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • USM Alger Algeria · Ligue 1 · Semi-Pro

Player Bio

David Tanaka is a right-footed second striker at Kano Pillars FC (Kano). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

MovementTwo-footed

Key attributes

Pace81
Shooting86
Passing85
Dribbling88
Defending61
Physical80

Player radar

Pace 81 Shooting 86 Passing 85 Dribbling 88 Defending 61 Physical 80

AI Profile Rating

85

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace81
Shooting86
Passing85
Dribbling88
Defending61
Physical80

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.60
Assists / 900.15
G+A20

📈 Market value trend

Now €8M
€2.6M 2021 €4M 2022 €5.5M 2023 €6.3M 2024 €8M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Kano Pillars FC30 apps · 16 goals
  • 2023–24
    Kano Pillars FC II24 apps · 13 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€8m ↑ €1.35m
Foot
Right
Height
177 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Kano Pillars FC II → Kano Pillars FC Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Kano Pillars FC II €3.2m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 24, 2026

Full report
Performance score
84
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
32% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Shooting, Passing.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Second Striker role (fit score 85).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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