Kaito Taniguchi stats
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J1 League
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K. Taniguchi
Mito HollyhockForward
K. Taniguchi vs Fagiano Okayama
1 game playedKaito Taniguchi's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Fagiano Okayama. See how Kaito Taniguchi did in earlier matches against Fagiano Okayama.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 4, 2025 |
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Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Fagiano Okayama v Mito Hollyhock, WednesdayWhat Fagiano Okayama allow left midfielders
Position stats2 appearances at LM against Fagiano Okayama in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersKaito Taniguchi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Kaito Taniguchi has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 693 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.
Attacking stats
Kaito Taniguchi has taken 15 shots with 4 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kaito Taniguchi has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. Kaito Taniguchi has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Kaito Taniguchi has completed 134 of 187 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Kaito Taniguchi completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
Kaito Taniguchi makes 6 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 116 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Kaito Taniguchi has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left midfielder (8 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Mito Hollyhock squad
R. Nemoto
26 yrs#9
A. Watanabe31 yrs#10
M. Arai29 yrs#14
K. Uchino22 yrs#18K. Taniguchi31 yrs#22K. Tada24 yrs#29
Patryck
28 yrs#33H. Yamamoto23 yrs#39S. Yamashita18 yrs#53K. Gokita22 yrs#87
C. Kato27 yrs#8
Y. Torikai28 yrs#11
T. Semba27 yrs#19Y. Funabashi24 yrs#20K. Yamazaki25 yrs#24J. Okumura25 yrs#30H. Leonardo22 yrs#38K. Shimatani18 yrs#41M. Nishihara19 yrs#44Y. Yamashita30 yrs#48
35 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 7 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.69 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 28 | 1,615 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 6.60 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,023 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 6.99 |
2023
| 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 2 assists across 10 appearances (9 starts), totalling 693 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Kaito Taniguchi has attempted 15 shots with 4 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kaito Taniguchi has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Kaito Taniguchi has contributed 6 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kaito Taniguchi has registered 6 tackles (5 won), 9 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 134 from 187 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Kaito Taniguchi has won 25 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Kaito Taniguchi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 5.
About Kaito Taniguchi
Kaito Taniguchi is a 31-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 at home against Urawa Reds on March 16th. Mito Hollyhock lost 0-1. Kaito Taniguchi played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.64.
Recent matches
- March 16th0-1 lossvsUrawa Reds(46 mins, rating 6.64)
- August 31st1-2 lossvsShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.31)
- December 10th2-0 lossatYokohama F. Marinos(66 mins, rating 6.64)
- August 10th0-1 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(72 mins, rating 6.72)
- July 21st1-1 drawatAvispa Fukuoka(69 mins, rating 6.83)
Next fixture
Kaito Taniguchi and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on July 1st against Fagiano Okayama in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fagiano Okayama vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Kaito Taniguchi currently plays alongside Koshi Osaki, Kazuma Okamoto, Taishi Semba, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Motoki Nishihara, Yuto Yamashita, Mizuki Arai, Malick Fofana, Konosuke Nishikawa, Kaito Taniguchi, Yuri Tamura, Chihiro Kato, Kishin Shimatani, Yoshiki Torikai, Jakub Slowik, Shuhei Matsubara, Kiichi Yamazaki, Jin Okumura, Takumi Mase, Hayata Yamamoto, Rei Ieizumi, Yasuki Kimoto, Patryck, Arata Watanabe, Shota Yamashita, Ryo Nemoto, Hugo Leonardo, Yu Funabashi, Akinari Kawazura, Minato Kamiyama, Kishin Gokita, Keisuke Tada, Kenta Itakura and Kotaro Uchino at Mito Hollyhock.