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Hiroto Taniguchi
Defender #3
Age 27 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1.0M
Career
No transfer history
Player Rating
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Hiroto Taniguchi's season performance cards
Silver
INTERCEPTOR
1.8 Interceptions/90
1.8 Interceptions/90
1.2 Tackles/90
12 Tackles + Interceptions
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 3-3 Kashima | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock 0-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 76' | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Sep 06, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 Shimizu S-pulse | 0' | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Sep 02, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 4-2 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 36' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 Kyoto Sanga | 96' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Aug 09, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 97' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 0-2 Kawasaki Frontale | 60' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashima 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 Mito Hollyhock | 90' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 96 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 FC Tokyo | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-0 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 8.5 | - | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 5-3 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kawasaki Frontale | 72 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol vs Kawasaki Frontale | 91 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Avispa Fukuoka | 70 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki vs Kawasaki Frontale | 80 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Gamba Osaka | 78 |
| Dec 04, 2026 | FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale | 95 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Urawa vs Kawasaki Frontale | 87 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashiwa Reysol | 88 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale | 80 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | JEF United Chiba vs Kawasaki Frontale | 70 |
Player Market Value
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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.