CB
Shogo Taniguchi
CB · Defender · Centre-back
34y·🇯🇵Japan
Apps29
Min2,169
G1P69
A1P68
xG0.9P70
xA0.8P67
Rating7.00
Form
LWLLL
Strong sampleExperienced (32–34)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.26
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.29
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.21
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.54.4%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.9
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.89%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.177
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.1
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.1
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.17
Radar
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Defender · Centre-back
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back.
outstanding pass accuracystrong blockslimited dribbles
A well-rounded defender who contributes across different phases of play.
Role Suitability
Sweeper