
Based on 2,904 min · 2022 · J-League · FULL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Zwickau · Bundesliga
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See Full Verdict + Share Card →Shogo Taniguchi is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (69 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Shogo Taniguchi:
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Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
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Source · Shogo Taniguchi
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