Shogo Taniguchi stats
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S. Taniguchi
St.TruidenDefenderBefore the next match
FC Midtjylland v St.Truiden, Thursday
What FC Midtjylland allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against FC Midtjylland in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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As a right center back, Shogo Taniguchi has appeared in 5 Pro League matches this season, totalling 319 minutes at an average rating of 5.32. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 5 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5.32 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.10 |
| Total | 8 | 589 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5.97 |
Attacking stats
Shogo Taniguchi has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Shogo Taniguchi has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 160 minutes. Shogo Taniguchi has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Shogo Taniguchi has completed 172 of 194 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Shogo Taniguchi completes 0 dribbles and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
Shogo Taniguchi makes 3 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 106 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Shogo Taniguchi has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right center back (3 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
St.Truiden squad
A. Muja
27 yrs#7
S. Bazdar
22 yrs#9
I. Sebaoui
25 yrs#10
N. Mbuku
24 yrs#11
F. Soèllé Soèllé20 yrs#19
I. Benachour
19 yrs#31
K. Matsuzawa
25 yrs#38
O. Diouf
23 yrs#77
S. Shinkawa19 yrs#99
A. Sissako28 yrs#8
R. Merlen24 yrs#14
N. Ishiwatari21 yrs#18A. Diriken22 yrs#33R. Araki24 yrs#71
31 yrs
22 yrs
18 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 38 | 2,954 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 6.77 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.82 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 14 | 951 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 6.31 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Qatar Prince Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stars League | 22 | 1,980 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 7.15 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars League | 15 | 1,350 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Shogo Taniguchi has featured across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 319 minutes. Shogo Taniguchi has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shogo Taniguchi has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Shogo Taniguchi has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shogo Taniguchi has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 6 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 172 from 194 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Shogo Taniguchi has won 13 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Shogo Taniguchi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
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 at home against FC Iberia 1999 on February 5th. St.Truiden won 2-0. Shogo Taniguchi played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- February 5th2-0 winvsFC Iberia 1999(90 mins, rating 7.1)
- December 12th4-3 lossatMechelen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- January 29th0-2 lossvsWesterlo(90 mins, rating 6.15)
- July 21st4-0 winvsLa Louvière(46 mins, rating 7.11)
- April 23rd0-3 lossvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Shogo Taniguchi and Sint-Truiden are next in action on April 6th against FC Midtjylland in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Midtjylland vs Sint-Truiden match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Shogo Taniguchi currently plays alongside Wolke Janssens, Leo Kokubo, Alouis Diriken, Yanis Ngoy, Arbnor Muja, Shion Shinkawa, Samed Bazdar, Abdoulaye Sissako, Matt Lendfers, Jeremy Mbambi, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Ryotaro Araki, Joedrick Pupe, Shogo Taniguchi, Ilias Sebaoui, Oumar Diouf, Rune Verheyden, Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé, Kota Takai, Ryan Merlen, Illyès Benachour, Nathanaël Mbuku, Visar Musliu, Nelson Ishiwatari, Ahmad Abu Rasen, Kaito Matsuzawa and Taiga Hata at Sint-Truiden.