Active in J1 League
Hiroto Taniguchi
Defender #3
Age 26 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Player Rating
Hiroto Taniguchi
65
Rating
63
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 51
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 72
📊 Ability 58
Defender
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Hiroto Taniguchi's season performance cards
Silver
MAGNET
75 Touches/90
75 Touches/90
69 Passes/90
23% Pass Accuracy
Gold
SHIELD
1.8 Blocks/90
1.8 Blocks/90
1.4 Interceptions/90
10 Tackles + Blocks
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Hiroto Taniguchi is a above average MAGNET for Kawasaki Frontale. Evidence: 75 Touches/90.
Also shows: exceptional SHIELD (1.8 Blocks/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Hiroto Taniguchi Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 46%
Weight 63%
Experience 35%
vs J1 League
Height 63%
Weight 71%
Experience 34%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 10
Shooting 5
Defense 60
Workrate 18
Passing 24
Key Strength 60 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Hiroto Taniguchi this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 0-2 Kawasaki Frontale | 60' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashima 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 Mito Hollyhock | 90' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 86 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 FC Tokyo | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-0 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 8.5 | - | 0 | 15 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 5-3 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Hiroto Taniguchi's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €1.0M (Q4'25)
€1.0M €500K €0
Q2'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Hiroto Taniguchi is Kawasaki Frontale's Silver Engine in the middle of the park. Following his transfer from Tokyo Verdy, the 27-year-old is steadily building his body of work and establishing himself as a reliable asset in domestic competition.
While still in an emerging phase with six appearances and 510 minutes under his belt, his defensive bite is clear. His Defense metrics stand out from the pack, consistently breaking up opposition attacks. This commitment is highlighted by his SHIELD badge, acting as a physical barrier for goal-bound shots. Simultaneously, he acts as a MAGNET for possession, ensuring the match flows through him. Currently hitting top form, his confidence is growing with every tackle and interception.
His rising market value, now touching the €1M mark, reflects his successful adaptation to a new environment. With his trajectory pointing up, he is set to be a crucial disruptor in the upcoming crunch matches.