Fumiaki Tanaka

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fumiaki Tanaka
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 3, 1985(1985-01-03)
Age	39
Birthplace	Kyoto
Country	Japan
Horoscope	Capricorn

Fumiaki Tanaka Biography

Fumiaki Tanaka is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on January 3, 1985 in Kyoto, Japan. Fumiaki Tanaka (Tian Zhong Shi Lang , born on the 3rd of January, 1985, in Kyoto, Japan) is a Japanese union footballer in the sport of rugby. He plays the role of a scrum half for Japan on the international stage and in the Panasonic Wild Knights and the Sunwolves at the domestic level.

In June of 2013, Tanaka helped inspire Japan to their first-ever win against Wales in which Tanaka continued his streak of performance and was recognized for being one of the best players. Tanaka also played a key role in the Japanese 32-34 win against the Springboks at the 15th Rugby World Cup, being chosen Man of the Match.

At just 166cm tall and weighting around 72 kilograms, Tanaka is one of the most diminutive professional players around the world. Tanaka was the smallest player in 2011, the Rugby World Cup, and is believed to be the slimmest player to have ever been engaged at Super Rugby. Tanaka has stated on how his height “is an advantage”.

Fumiaki Tanaka Net Worth

Fumiaki Tanaka is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fumiaki Tanaka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Tanaka was not considered one of the top players in Japan during his time at University However, after joining with the Panasonic Wild Knights in 2007 Tanaka played alongside the former All Blacks fly half Tony Brown who was widely credited with helping his development tremendously. Tanaka himself credits Brown for being among the major influencers in his professional career. Following Tanaka’s debut year with the Top League in 2007/08, Tanaka was included as a member of the team for the season with Brown and was also named as the best newcomer of 2007.

After his debut campaign playing in his first season in Top League. Tanaka was first introduced to Japan at the Arabian Gulf in May 2008 as a substitute. He quickly was a regular player in the Japan team and made the team of the 2010 Rugby World Cup as first choice scrum half . He is now considered to be one the top Japan’s players. In the domestic arena, after being included to the Top League team of the season in his debut He followed that up with a spot in the team again in the years 2008-09 and 2010-11.

Following his good performances with Otago, he became the first ethnic Japanese player to sign a Super Rugby contract when he was named in the Highlanders squad for the 2013 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Fumiaki Tanaka height 5 ft 5 im Fumiaki weight 72 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Fumiaki Tanaka Dating?

According to our records, Fumiaki Tanaka married to Tomomi Tanaka. As of December 1, 2023, Fumiaki Tanaka’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Fumiaki Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Fumiaki Tanaka celebrates birthday on January 3 of every year.

Who is the skinniest rugby player?

At just 166 cm tall and weighing about 72 kg, Tanaka is one of the smallest professional rugby players in the world. He was the smallest player at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and is understood to be the smallest player ever to have been involved in Super Rugby.

How tall is Fumiaki Tanaka?

5′ 5″

Who is the fastest rugby player?

The fastest rugby player in the world (best 100m in 10.13 seconds), America’s Carlin Isles , sits down and talks rugby, life and speed.

Who is the heaviest rugby player?

1. Walid Maamry – 25st 2lb. For weighing in at 25st 2lbs and taking the tape measure to 6ft 7ins, tighthead prop Walid Maamry is the heaviest player in the professional game.

Are there skinny rugby players?

Skinny people can play rugby. It is a game for all shapes and sizes regardless of build. A lighter, thinner person, can be quicker on the field and better at making use of space. In rugby technique is more important than size or weight.