Kaito Taniguchi (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Kaito Taniguchi is a 69 overall rated CF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Mito Hollyhock in the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. JAPAN, age 30.
Kaito Taniguchi can gain up to 19 overall points (+28%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Goal Poacher.
Positions: CF, LMF, AMF, LWF, RWF, SS.
Kaito Taniguchi is playable across 6 positions (CF, LMF, AMF, LWF, RWF, SS), a highly versatile profile.
Kaito Taniguchi Stats
Kaito Taniguchi's standout current stat is Kicking Power at 72. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 70 |
| Ball Control | 62 |
| Dribbling | 63 |
| Tight Possession | 60 |
| Low Pass | 55 |
| Lofted Pass | 60 |
| Finishing | 68 |
| Heading | 67 |
| Place Kicking | 56 |
| Curl | 59 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 70 |
| Acceleration | 64 |
| Kicking Power | 72 |
| Jump | 68 |
| Physical Contact | 63 |
| Balance | 60 |
| Stamina | 67 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 43 |
| Tackling | 47 |
| Defensive Engagement | 69 |
| Aggression | 72 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
Kaito Taniguchi Stats at Max Level
Kaito Taniguchi's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 70 at base rising to 83 at max level (+13). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 70 | 83 | +13 |
| Ball Control | 62 | 70 | +8 |
| Dribbling | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Tight Possession | 60 | 68 | +8 |
| Low Pass | 55 | 55 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Finishing | 68 | 80 | +12 |
| Heading | 67 | 75 | +8 |
| Place Kicking | 56 | 68 | +12 |
| Curl | 59 | 71 | +12 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 70 | 78 | +8 |
| Acceleration | 64 | 77 | +13 |
| Kicking Power | 72 | 80 | +8 |
| Jump | 68 | 76 | +8 |
| Physical Contact | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Balance | 60 | 73 | +13 |
| Stamina | 67 | 75 | +8 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 43 | 43 | +0 |
| Tackling | 47 | 47 | +0 |
| Defensive Engagement | 69 | 69 | +0 |
| Aggression | 72 | 72 | +0 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 0 | 0 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CF remains Kaito Taniguchi's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is LWF (86). The ratings below show how Kaito Taniguchi would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 69 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 44 |
| CB | Center Back | 61 |
| LB | Left Back | 61 |
| RB | Right Back | 61 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 60 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 60 |
| LMF (secondary) | Left Midfielder | 76 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 62 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 76 |
| LWF (secondary) | Left Wing Forward | 86 |
| RWF (secondary) | Right Wing Forward | 78 |
| SS (secondary) | Second Striker | 86 |
| CF (registered) | Centre Forward | 88 |
Skills (3)
Long Range Shooting, First-time Shot, Acrobatic Finishing.
None of Kaito Taniguchi's 3 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Kaito Taniguchi (4)
Of the 4 known Kaito Taniguchi cards, this one ranks #4 by max overall rating (88 vs. 95 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.LEAGUE Monthly MVPs Feb & Mar '24 | 76 | 95 | 106725910915010 |
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 28 Mar '24 | 77 | 94 | 105660222154690 |
| POTM J1 LEAGUE 12 Sep '24 | 89 | 92 | 53969753876418 |
| Standard (this card) | 69 | 88 | 141250 |
Kaito Taniguchi is a 69 OVR CF from JAPAN, playing for Mito Hollyhock in MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. Max overall: 88. Playing style: Goal Poacher. Secondary positions: LMF, AMF, LWF, RWF, SS. Skills: Long Range Shooting, First-time Shot, Acrobatic Finishing. Booster: No Booster (). 3 other Taniguchi variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaito Taniguchi's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Kaito Taniguchi reaches 88 overall at max level as CF, up from 69 at base level. Kaito Taniguchi's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 70 at base rising to 83 at max level (+13).
What is Kaito Taniguchi's best position at max level?
CF remains Kaito Taniguchi's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is LWF (86).
What is Kaito Taniguchi's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Kaito Taniguchi's standout current stat is Kicking Power at 72. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.