Hiroto Taniguchi stats
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H. Taniguchi
KawasakiDefender
H. Taniguchi vs Vissel Kobe
3 games playedHiroto Taniguchi's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Vissel Kobe. See how Hiroto Taniguchi did in earlier matches against Vissel Kobe.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Nov 10, 2024 |
KAWvVIS
Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Kawasaki v Vissel Kobe, TomorrowWhat Vissel Kobe allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Vissel Kobe in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersHiroto Taniguchi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Hiroto Taniguchi has appeared in 7 J1 League matches this season, totalling 616 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Hiroto Taniguchi has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 308 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Hiroto Taniguchi has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 308 minutes. Hiroto Taniguchi has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Hiroto Taniguchi has completed 366 of 406 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Hiroto Taniguchi completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
Hiroto Taniguchi makes 7 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Hiroto Taniguchi has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Kawasaki squad
L. Romanić
28 yrs#9Y. Kobayashi
39 yrs#11T. Ito29 yrs#17K. Konno29 yrs#18K. Mochiyama23 yrs#20Marcinho
31 yrs#23T. Miyagi25 yrs#24R. Osa19 yrs#34
A. Ienaga40 yrs#41
K. Queiroz20 yrs#93
D. Lacerda27 yrs#97Y. Yamamoto28 yrs#6K. Tachibanada28 yrs#8R. Oshima33 yrs#10
Y. Wakizaka31 yrs#14
Y. Ozeki21 yrs#16
S. Kawahara28 yrs#19S. Yamaichi22 yrs#25K. Yui21 yrs#26
29 yrs
28 yrs
20 yrs
29 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 3,079 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 46 | 7.12 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 29 | 2,408 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 7.16 |
About Hiroto Taniguchi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Hiroto Taniguchi has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 616 minutes. Hiroto Taniguchi has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hiroto Taniguchi has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Hiroto Taniguchi has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hiroto Taniguchi has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 12 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 366 from 406 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Hiroto Taniguchi has won 29 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Hiroto Taniguchi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 1.
About Hiroto Taniguchi
Hiroto Taniguchi is a 27-year-old defender playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, representing Japan. Hiroto Taniguchi is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 30 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Hiroto Taniguchi's most recent match was at home against Kashima Antlers on October 9th. Kawasaki drew 3-3. Hiroto Taniguchi played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- October 9th3-3 drawvsKashima Antlers(90 mins, rating 6.39)
- August 10th0-1 winatMito Hollyhock(76 mins, rating 7.25)
- April 17th3-1 winvsShimizu S-Pulse(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 4th2-1 lossatMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 6.33)
- May 22nd4-2 winvsJEF United(90 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Hiroto Taniguchi and Kawasaki Frontale are next in action on April 16th against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kawasaki Frontale vs Shandong Taishan match preview.
Teammates at Kawasaki Frontale
Hiroto Taniguchi currently plays alongside Marcinho, Yuto Ozeki, Yuki Yamamoto, Kayke Queiroz, Noriharu Kan, Asuto Fujita, Yu Kobayashi, Kyosuke Mochiyama, Hiroto Taniguchi, Kazuya Konno, Asahi Sasaki, Yuto Matsunagane, Keun-hyeong Lee, Svend Brodersen, Hiroto Noda, Shunsuke Hayashi, Filip Uremovic, Ryota Oshima, Yuichi Maruyama, Sota Miura, Reon Yamahara, Derik Lacerda, Louis Thébault-Yamaguchi, Ryuki Osa, Lazar Romanić, Ten Miyagi, Tatsuya Ito, Akihiro Ienaga, Kento Tachibanada, Shuto Yamaichi, Pedro Romano, Kota Yui, So Kawahara, Yuki Hayasaka and Yasuto Wakizaka at Kawasaki Frontale.