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- 35AgeBorn 15 Jul 1991
- St. TruidenClub
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- JapanNational team
The shape of him
Shogo Taniguchi is a 35-year-old defender at St. Truiden and a Japan international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 14
- 5J1 League
- 3Super Cup
- 2Emperor Cup
- 2J-League Cup
- 2EAFF E-1 Football Championship
Quick facts
- Full name
- Shogo Taniguchi
- Date of birth
- 15 Jul 1991 (35)
- Place of birth
- Kumamoto
- Nationality
- Japan
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- STSt. Truiden
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Conference League |  Saburtalo | H | W2–0 | 82' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 |  Belgian Pro League |  KV Mechelen | A | L3–4 | 78' |
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