Shogo Taniguchi
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Shogo Taniguchi 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Shogo Taniguchi has appeared in 38 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,954 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.06 | 40 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.27 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.27 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.06 | 47 |
Shogo Taniguchi has taken 14 shots with 2 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 211 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Shogo Taniguchi has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 328 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2091 | 63.70 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 1853 | 56.50 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 139 | 4.23 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 23 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 2.32 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 262 | 7.98 | 88 |
Shogo Taniguchi has completed 1853 of 2091 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.09 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.12 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 145 | 4.42 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 76 | 2.32 | 74 |
| Touches | 2566 | 78.20 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 264 | 8.04 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.55 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 0.76 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.06 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.15 | 31 |
Shogo Taniguchi completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 145 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.31 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 0.85 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 41 | 1.25 | 56 |
| Clearances | 224 | 6.82 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 125 | 3.81 | 51 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.18 | 74 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 3 | 0.09 | 97 |
Shogo Taniguchi makes 43 tackles and 41 interceptions , adding 224 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 0.79 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.12 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 1.55 | 36 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Shogo Taniguchi has committed 26 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right center back (21 appearances), also at left center back (11).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Shogo Taniguchi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 8 | 602 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.16 |
 World Cup | 3 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.60 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 14 | 951 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 6.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Qatar Prince Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stars League | 22 | 1,980 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars League | 15 | 1,350 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 33 | 2,904 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 7.22 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 2,510 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 7.21 |
About Shogo Taniguchi
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Shogo Taniguchi has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 38 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2954 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Shogo Taniguchi has attempted 14 shots with 2 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shogo Taniguchi has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Shogo Taniguchi has contributed 10 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shogo Taniguchi has registered 43 tackles (28 won), 41 interceptions, and 224 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1853 from 2091 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Shogo Taniguchi has won 145 of 254 total duels.
Discipline
Shogo Taniguchi has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 25.
About Shogo Taniguchi
Shogo Taniguchi is a 35-year-old defender playing for Sint-Truiden in the Pro League, representing Japan. Shogo Taniguchi is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 15 July 1991.
Most recent appearance
Shogo Taniguchi's most recent match was away at Brazil on March 5th. Sint-Truiden lost 2-1. Shogo Taniguchi played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Shogo Taniguchi and Sint-Truiden are next in action on November 21st against Lommel SK in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sint-Truiden vs Lommel SK match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Shogo Taniguchi currently plays alongside Kaito Matsuzawa, Isaías Delpupo, Nelson Ishiwatari, Matt Lendfers, Joedrick Pupe, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Shion Shinkawa, Leo Kokubo, Hugo Lambotte, Visar Musliu, Loïc Mbe Soh, Andrés Ferrari, Jay-David Mbalanda, Illyès Benachour, Oumar Diouf, Wolke Janssens, Ryan Merlen, Abdoulaye Sissako, Alouis Diriken, Frederic Soelle Soelle, Taiga Hata, Adam Nhaili, Shogo Taniguchi and Ilias Sebaoui at Sint-Truiden.