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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps typical of a Belgian top-flight wide attacker. (conf 0.4)
Solid straight-line pace to stretch defenses on the counter. (conf 0.4)
Comfortable changing direction to beat a full-back in tight areas. (conf 0.4)
Covers his flank repeatedly within Sint-Truiden's pressing structure. (conf 0.4)
Control
Generally tidy control receiving under pressure on the wing. (conf 0.4)
Likes to run at defenders one-on-one as an inverted or wide winger. (conf 0.45)
Modest physical presence limits his ability to hold off bigger defenders. (conf 0.35)
Capable but unremarkable ball-striking for shots from distance. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play with midfield teammates. (conf 0.4)
Not a frequent long-range distributor from his attacking role. (conf 0.35)
Delivers crosses from wide areas with moderate end-product. (conf 0.4)
Shows flashes of picking out a teammate in the final third. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals but not a consistent primary scorer. (conf 0.35)
Generally sensible choices on when to shoot versus cross. (conf 0.35)
Finds pockets between lines typical of a modern wide attacker. (conf 0.4)
Not established as a regular set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Limited aerial threat given a slighter wide-attacker frame. (conf 0.35)
Competes reasonably well in ground duels for a winger. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Engages in Sint-Truiden's coordinated pressing from the front. (conf 0.4)
Contributes defensively when tracking back but not a specialist. (conf 0.35)
Positioning as an attacker prioritizes offense over defensive discipline. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Reasonably composed for a young attacker adapting to Belgian football. (conf 0.35)
Still developing consistency in decisive final-third choices. (conf 0.35)
Puts in consistent defensive and attacking effort across matches. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No significant injury history known at this stage of his career. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Young Japanese talent still with room to grow in a European league. (conf 0.4)
Known mainly within Belgian football and Japanese football circles. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Taiga Hata is a Japanese wide attacker who plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder for Sint-Truiden in Belgium's Jupiler Pro League. He is a mobile, direct forward who looks to use pace and dribbling to beat full-backs and get into crossing or shooting positions. As a young player who moved to Europe to develop, he represents the steady pipeline of Japanese talent testing themselves in mid-tier European leagues before potential moves to bigger clubs.