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Hiroto Taniguchi

Defender #3
Age 27 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1.0M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Hiroto Taniguchi
Defender
Relentless engine in the midfield

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 42%
Weight 60%
Experience 39%

vs J1 League

Height 61%
Weight 70%
Experience 36%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 48 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 23 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 56 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 50 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 29 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 48
Shooting 23
Defense 56
Workrate 50
Passing 29
Key Strength 56 Defense
Area to Watch 23 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Sep 19, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 3-3 Kashima J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 100 Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu
Sep 12, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 0-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 76' 7.1 0 0 23 Mito Shinkin Bank Stadium
Sep 06, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 0' 0.0 0 0 85 National Olympic Stadium
Sep 02, 2026 Machida Zelvia 2-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 67 Machida Stadium
Aug 29, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 4-2 JEF United Chiba J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 81 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Aug 22, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 36' 6.5 0 0 25 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Aug 15, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 96' 6.9 0 0 68 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Aug 09, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 97' 7.3 0 0 49 Ajinomoto Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 0-2 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 60' 6.6 0 0 35 Ajinomoto Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 28 Mercari Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 Mito Hollyhock J1 League 90' 7.2 - 0 96 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 FC Tokyo J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 75 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Feb 15, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 8.5 - 0 40 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Feb 08, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 5-3 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 92 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium

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

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