Summary

Shōgo Taniguchi (Japan), Defender, 40 caps, 1 international goal, model: 0.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Shōgo Taniguchi

#5 Defender Sint-Truiden VV (BEL) Japan

Shōgo Taniguchi is a 35-year-old defender for Sint-Truiden VV (BEL) and Japan. He has earned 40 caps and 1 international goal for Japan. Our model puts Japan's title chance at 1% with a 80% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Shōgo has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

40 Caps

1 Goals

1 Season goals

1 Assists

6.95 Form rating

Age35Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight163 lbsMarket value€489K

View next match prediction See Japan team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

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Shōgo Taniguchi · the model’s read

Shōgo Taniguchi brings 40 caps and 1 international goal for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Sint-Truiden VV (BEL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Taniguchi's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Shōgo Taniguchi: World Cup 2026 Form

How Shōgo has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.5

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.5

Last match vs Sweden

6.5

vs Sweden

51 min

Shōgo Taniguchi: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (59 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.5

Career baseline 7.0

— Shotsper 90 min 0.37

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.05

— Key passesper 90 min 0.25

— Tacklesper 90 min 1.19

— Interceptionsper 90 min 1.28

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.09

67 Touchesper 90 min 83

At World Cup 2026, Shōgo is rating 6.5 — below his 7.0 career baseline.

Japan defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Shōgo lines up behind for Japan at World Cup 2026 in Group F.

Yūto Nagatomo Defender 0.66 Tackles / 90

Takehiro Tomiyasu Defender 1 Tackles / 90

Kō Itakura Defender 1.07 Tackles / 90

Hiroki Itō Defender 0.82 Tackles / 90

Zion Suzuki Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Yukinari Sugawara Defender 1.31 Tackles / 90

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

4× Japanese J-League 1 2017, 2018 + 2 more

1× Japanese Emperors Cup 2020

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

4× Japanese J-League 1
201720182020 +1

Cup Competitions 1

1× Japanese Emperors Cup
2020

Shōgo Taniguchi: Quick Facts

#5Shirt number

35Age

1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

163 lbsWeight

Kumamoto, Kumamoto, JapanBirthplace

Sint-Truiden VV (BEL)Club

Part of the Japan squad at World Cup 2026

Japan team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Shōgo Taniguchi play?

Shōgo Taniguchi plays as a Defender for Sint-Truiden VV (BEL). At World Cup 2026 they represent Japan.

How many caps does Shōgo Taniguchi have?

Shōgo Taniguchi has 40 international caps for Japan, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Shōgo Taniguchi won?

Shōgo Taniguchi has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include Japanese J-League 1 (x4), Japanese Emperors Cup (x1).

What is Japan's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Japan at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 80% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?

Japan are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.