Shogo Taniguchi

Explosive from static positions for short bursts (conf 0.7)

Sustains good speed over distance when required (conf 0.7)

Adequate nimbleness to change direction quickly (conf 0.7)

Usually maintains energy levels throughout full matches (conf 0.8)

Comfortable receiving passes under varying pressures (conf 0.8)

Prefers safe progression rather than risky dribbles (conf 0.6)

Uses body effectively to protect the ball (conf 0.7)

Strong and accurate when clearing or shooting (conf 0.7)

Comfortable distributor with reliable short passing range (conf 0.8)

Can pick out longer passes to switch play (conf 0.7)

Not a primary crosser from wide positions (conf 0.6)

Good awareness to anticipate teammates' and opponents' movement (conf 0.7)

Rarely gets into scoring positions to finish (conf 0.5)

Does not often take many forward shots (conf 0.5)

Effectively positions to block channels and passes (conf 0.8)

Occasional target but not specialized in taking (conf 0.5)

Strong contested aerial presence both defensively and offensively (conf 0.85)

Win rate high due to timing and technique (conf 0.85)

Balanced pressing; not consistently ultra-aggressive high press (conf 0.6)

Effective at breaking up play and intercepting passes (conf 0.85)

Excellent positional sense to limit opponents' options (conf 0.9)

Calm under pressure when building play from back (conf 0.85)

Generally makes pragmatic, low-risk defensive choices (conf 0.8)

High work-rate, consistently involved in defensive actions (conf 0.8)

Mostly available; few prolonged injury absences historically (conf 0.7)

Likely near peak; limited long-term upside remaining (conf 0.6)

Respected domestically; steady reputation among coaches (conf 0.7)