Kaito Taniguchi
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Match-by-match stats
Kaito Taniguchi 2025 season stats
As a left midfielder, Kaito Taniguchi has appeared in 28 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,615 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.17 | 16 |
| Shots | 41 | 2.30 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.70 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.22 | 33 |
| Shots off target | 23 | 1.28 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.39 | 32 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 58 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.00 | 43 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.00 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.17 | 47 |
Kaito Taniguchi has taken 41 shots with 12 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kaito Taniguchi has 1 assist and 18 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 44th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 464 | 25.90 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 364 | 20.30 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 0.67 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.17 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 173 | 9.64 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 1.84 | 36 |
Kaito Taniguchi has completed 364 of 464 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.67 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.23 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 69 | 3.85 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 2.23 | 55 |
| Touches | 736 | 41.00 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 200 | 11.15 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.50 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.45 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 0.89 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kaito Taniguchi completes 12 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.61 | 16 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.50 | 32 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.28 | 41 |
| Clearances | 30 | 1.67 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 3.18 | 66 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 98 |
Kaito Taniguchi makes 11 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 147 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.39 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.33 | 35 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 0.84 | 2 |
| 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 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left midfielder (8 appearances), also at left winger (4) and striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 | 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 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Kaito Taniguchi has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 28 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1615 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kaito Taniguchi has attempted 41 shots with 12 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kaito Taniguchi has created 18 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 12 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (55% success rate). Kaito Taniguchi has contributed 18 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kaito Taniguchi has registered 11 tackles (9 won), 5 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 364 from 464 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kaito Taniguchi has won 69 of 148 total duels.
Discipline
Kaito Taniguchi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 8.
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. Born on 7 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Kaito Taniguchi's most recent match was away at Perth Glory on June 18th. Mito Hollyhock drew 2-2. Kaito Taniguchi played 11 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
- January 7th2-1 lossatMelbourne City(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 18th2-2 drawvsPerth Glory(11 mins, rating 6.93)
- February 23rd4-1 lossatMelbourne Victory(14 mins, rating 6.28)
- September 25th1-1 drawvsAdelaide United(57 mins, rating 6.63)
- October 24th1-3 winatMacarthur(61 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Kaito Taniguchi and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on November 22nd against Kashiwa Reysol in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kashiwa Reysol vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Kaito Taniguchi currently plays alongside J. Słowik, Malick Fofana, Kotatsu Kawakami, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Koshi Osaki, Konosuke Nishikawa, Taishi Semba, Takumi Mase, Shota Yamashita, Mizuki Arai, Hayata Yamamoto, Ryo Nemoto, Yoshiki Torikai, Minato Kamiyama, Keisuke Tada, Rei Ieizumi, Kotaro Uchino, Takahiro Iida, Shuhei Matsubara, Y. Funabashi, Chihiro Kato, Sho Omori, Kishin Shimatani, Uwabright Hayakawa, Matheus Leiria, Kishin Gokita, Kaito Taniguchi, Yuto Yamashita, Kiichi Yamazaki, Arata Watanabe, Yasuki Kimoto, Patryck, Kenta Itakura, Motoki Nishihara and Akinari Kawazura at Mito Hollyhock.