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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 over the first steps, useful for covering the flank. (conf 0.45)
Good pace for recovery runs and overlaps. (conf 0.45)
Agile enough to deal with wingers in 1v1. (conf 0.45)
Covers the whole flank, with plenty of match load at Shonan and STVV. (conf 0.45)
Control
Tidy rather than refined first touch on the flank. (conf 0.45)
Can carry the ball forward, but not a dribbler. (conf 0.45)
Smallish frame at 1.75 m, protects the ball only moderately. (conf 0.45)
Decent technique, limited shooting threat. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Safe passing on the flank and in combination play. (conf 0.45)
Rarely asked to play long passes from full-back. (conf 0.45)
Useful overlapping delivery from the left. (conf 0.42)
Reads the simple play on the wing; not a creator. (conf 0.42)
Chance threat
Rarely scores: a handful of goals over many appearances. (conf 0.45)
Shoots rarely and mostly from sensible positions. (conf 0.45)
Times overlapping runs on the wing in support of attacks. (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball or long-range record at club level. (conf 0.38)
Duels
Smallish defender at 1.75 m, so limited in the air. (conf 0.45)
Competent in 1v1 duels against wingers on his flank. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses actively and aggressively up the flank. (conf 0.45)
Regularly wins the ball back on his side. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable positioning as a full-back, still adapting to Europe. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm in simple play, less so under heavy pressing. (conf 0.45)
Sound decisions defending, average in attack. (conf 0.45)
Consistent runner who keeps up effort on the flank. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Played over 120 league games at Shonan with no major layoffs found. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
24 with the base of a regular starter at STVV; modest further headroom. (conf 0.42)
Japan youth international and Jupiler Pro regular, but a lower-profile club. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Taiga Hata is a Japanese full-back or wing-back who plays on the left flank for Sint-Truiden in the Jupiler Pro League, and can also operate on the right. Born in Tokyo with an American grandfather, he is a hard-working defender who offers width and energy up and down the touchline. He made his debut for Shonan Bellmare in 2020 and played over 120 league games there before Sint-Truiden signed him in July 2025, replacing Ryoya Ogawa. He is a former Japan youth international who played at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Played for Japan at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.