Kaito Taniguchi
Japan
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Kaito Taniguchi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Kaito Taniguchi has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 350 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 64 |
| Shots | 9 | 2.30 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 11.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1.29 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.77 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.26 | 97 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 79 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.51 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 77 |
Kaito Taniguchi has taken 9 shots with 1 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kaito Taniguchi has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 175 minutes. Kaito Taniguchi has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 93 | 23.90 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 72 | 18.50 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.77 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.26 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 8.49 | 54 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 2.57 | 18 |
Kaito Taniguchi has completed 72 of 93 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.51 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.51 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 13 | 3.34 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.29 | 73 |
| Touches | 143 | 36.80 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 30 | 7.71 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.51 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.51 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.77 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kaito Taniguchi completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.03 | 34 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.77 | 44 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.51 | 37 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.80 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.34 | 39 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Kaito Taniguchi makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.51 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.03 | 19 |
| 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 |
Kaito Taniguchi has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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35 yrs
Kaito Taniguchi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 7 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 28 | 1,615 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,023 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 21 | 895 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6.98 |
About Kaito Taniguchi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Kaito Taniguchi has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 350 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Kaito Taniguchi has attempted 9 shots with 1 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kaito Taniguchi has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Kaito Taniguchi has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kaito Taniguchi has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 72 from 93 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Kaito Taniguchi has won 13 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Kaito Taniguchi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Kaito Taniguchi
Kaito Taniguchi is a 30-year-old forward playing for Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kaito Taniguchi is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 7 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Kaito Taniguchi's most recent match was away at Kashima Antlers on May 4th. Mito Hollyhock won 4-2. Kaito Taniguchi played 80 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- May 4th4-2 winvsKashima Antlers(80 mins, rating 6.82)
- April 11th1-1 drawvsMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 6.4)
- March 23rd1-3 winatKyoto Sanga(86 mins, rating 6.65)
- December 11th1-1 drawvsGamba Osaka(63 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.47)
- November 22nd2-1 lossatKashiwa Reysol(31 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Kaito Taniguchi and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on July 21st against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Kaito Taniguchi currently plays alongside Hiroshi Iwasaki, Kaito Taniguchi, Taishi Semba, Mizuki Arai, Chihiro Kato, Shuhei Matsubara, Jakub Slowik, Shota Yamashita, Malick Fofana, Kotatsu Kawakami, Motoki Nishihara, Kiichi Yamazaki, Rei Ieizumi, Konosuke Nishikawa, Yasuki Kimoto, Hugo Leonardo, Hayata Yamamoto, Yuto Yamashita, Sho Omori, Kishin Shimatani, Ryo Nemoto, Yoshiki Torikai, Takumi Mase, Arata Watanabe, Patryck, Yu Funabashi, Koshi Osaki, Akinari Kawazura, Uwabright Hayakawa, Minato Kamiyama, Matheus Leiria, Kishin Gokita, Keisuke Tada, Kenta Itakura and Kotaro Uchino at Mito Hollyhock.