Hiroto Taniguchi
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Hiroto Taniguchi 2025 season stats
As a left center back, Hiroto Taniguchi has appeared in 35 J1 League matches this season, totalling 3,079 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.12 | 66 |
| Shots | 27 | 0.80 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.53 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.15 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 86 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 31 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.38 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.09 | 52 |
Hiroto Taniguchi has taken 27 shots with 7 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Hiroto Taniguchi has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 237 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1860 | 54.40 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 1552 | 45.40 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 98 | 2.86 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 27 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 2.25 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 237 | 6.93 | 64 |
Hiroto Taniguchi has completed 1552 of 1860 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.32 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 172 | 5.03 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 104 | 3.04 | 74 |
| Touches | 2367 | 69.20 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 359 | 10.49 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.23 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 0.56 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.26 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hiroto Taniguchi completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 172 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.34 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 33 | 0.96 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 38 | 1.11 | 57 |
| Clearances | 207 | 6.05 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 118 | 3.45 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Hiroto Taniguchi makes 46 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 207 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 45 | 1.32 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.18 | 74 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 6.43 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 64 | 1.87 | 67 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hiroto Taniguchi has committed 45 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (34 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Hiroto Taniguchi has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 35 appearances (35 starts), totalling 3079 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Hiroto Taniguchi has attempted 27 shots with 7 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hiroto Taniguchi has created 13 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Hiroto Taniguchi has contributed 13 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hiroto Taniguchi has registered 46 tackles (33 won), 38 interceptions, and 207 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1552 from 1860 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Hiroto Taniguchi has won 172 of 300 total duels.
Discipline
Hiroto Taniguchi has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 45 fouls and winning 19.
About Hiroto Taniguchi
Hiroto Taniguchi is a 26-year-old defender playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, representing Japan. Hiroto Taniguchi is right-footed. Born on 30 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Hiroto Taniguchi's most recent match was away at Kashima Antlers on February 9th. Kawasaki Frontale lost 0-1. Hiroto Taniguchi played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- February 9th0-1 lossvsKashima Antlers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- November 16th0-0 drawvsAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
- July 17th1-0 lossatShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- May 18th1-0 winvsAlbirex Niigata(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.53)
- November 17th0-1 winatShonan Bellmare(90 mins, rating 7.21)
Next fixture
Hiroto Taniguchi and Kawasaki Frontale are next in action on July 8th against Tokyo Verdy in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tokyo Verdy vs Kawasaki Frontale match preview.
Teammates at Kawasaki Frontale
Hiroto Taniguchi currently plays alongside Kento Tachibanada, Akihiro Ienaga, Shuto Yamaichi, Filip Uremovic, Reon Yamahara, Ryota Oshima, K. Konno, Tatsuya Ito, Marcinho, Hiroto Noda, Yuto Matsunagane, Ryuki Osa, Yu Kobayashi, Asahi Sasaki, Yuki Hayasaka, Lazar Romanic, Kota Yui, Ten Miyagi, Yuki Yamamoto, Hiroto Taniguchi, Kayke, Louis Yamaguchi, Svend Brodersen, Yuichi Maruyama, Sota Miura, Yuto Ozeki, So Kawahara, Yasuto Wakizaka and Pedro Romano at Kawasaki Frontale.