ST
Kaito Taniguchi
ST · Centre-Forward · Complete forward
30y·🇯🇵Japan·177cm
Apps34
Min2,022
G10P83
A2P84
xG8.8P82
xA1.6P83
Rating6.84
Form
LLDLD
Strong sampleExperienced (30–32)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.10
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.8.80
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.37
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.14
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.2
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.1.64
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.20
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.56
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.13
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.18
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.65
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Centre-Forward · Complete forward
A prolific finisher with 83th percentile goal output and strong shot quality. Combines goalscoring with meaningful creative involvement for teammates.
strong interceptionsstrong assistsstrong xastrong goalsstrong xg
An elite-level forward with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.
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