Ao Tanaka played 86 minutes as Japan secured an impressive 3-2 victory over Brazil in the inaugural Mizuho Blue Challenge - The Kallang Football Series Singapore at the National Stadium.

The Leeds United midfielder was named in Hajime Moriyasu's starting XI for the clash against Carlo Ancelotti's side, with the Samurai Blue producing an excellent performance to overcome the five-time world champions.

Tanaka started in midfield and delivered an assured display, completing 50 of his 52 attempted passes, giving him an impressive 96 per cent accuracy rate.

The 28-year-old registered 70 touches during his time on the pitch, while also making 10 defensive contributions.

His performance included four tackles won, three interceptions, one clearance and three recoveries, as he helped Japan compete against a talented Brazilian midfield.

In possession, Tanaka also demonstrated his ability to carry the ball forward, recording 14 carries over a combined distance of 139.5 metres. He additionally won six duels.

Japan's victory came against a Brazil side captained by former Leeds United star Raphinha, who featured for the South Americans.

Tanaka's involvement came to an end in the 86th minute when he was replaced by PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kodai Sano, having played a significant role in an impressive result for his country.