| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Japan |
Defender | 3 |
| 2026 |
St. Truiden |
Defender | 5 |
| 2025 |
St. Truiden |
Defender | 5 |
| 2024 |
St. Truiden |
Defender | — |
| 2023 |
Japan |
Defender | — |
S. Taniguchi
St. Truiden
34
Jul 15, 1991
Kumamoto, Japan
183 / 75
Japan
Defender
Japan
Defender
Player Profile
S. Taniguchi, a 34-year-old Japan defender, was born on July 15, 1991. A physical presence at 183 cm and 75 kg, he turns out for St. Truiden. In the 2026 Jupiler Pro League season, he made 5 appearances, with an average rating of 6.62. Across 4 recorded seasons, he has made 62 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assists.
His statistical profile highlights reliable in possession with 89.0% passing accuracy, and physically engaged (6.9 duels per 90, 52.0% win rate).
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.62 |
| 2026 | UEFA Europa League | St. Truiden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| 2026 | UEFA Europa Conference League | St. Truiden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| 2025 | Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | 38 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 7.1 |
| 2024 | Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6.77 |
| 2023 | Asian Cup | Japan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.65 |
| Career Total | 65 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 1 | — | ||
Achievements
4
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Asian Cup
Japan
3
Champion
2
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2019, 2015, 2011
Runner-up Seasons
2027, 2023
World Cup
Japan
1
Champion
2
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022
Runner-up Seasons
2026, 2018
Jupiler Pro League
St. Truiden
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
14
Seasons
EAFF E-1 Football Championship
Japan
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
5
Seasons
World Cup - Qualification Asia
Japan
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
3
Seasons
Confederations Cup
Japan
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Copa America
Japan
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
UEFA Europa Conference League
St. Truiden
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Recent Form
L
L
L
W
W
40%
Win Rate
9
Goals (1.8/m)
1
Clean Sheets
St. Truiden
Lommel United
St. Truiden
FC Iberia 1999
KV Mechelen
St. Truiden
St. Truiden
KVC Westerlo
SK Beveren
St. Truiden
St. Truiden
RAAL La Louvière
St. Truiden
Union St. Gilloise
Comments
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for his age What a talent S. Taniguchi is
for his age for his age ngl Future legend... 🙌
for his age What a talent S. Taniguchi is #BallonDOr ⚽
for the price tag — 😬