Shogo Taniguchi (AFC Asian Cup Selection Japan Jan '24) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Shogo Taniguchi is a 78 overall rated CB in eFootball 2026. JAPAN, age 34.
Shogo Taniguchi can gain up to 17 overall points (+22%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Build Up.
Positions: CB, LB, DMF, CMF.
Shogo Taniguchi is playable across 4 positions (CB, LB, DMF, CMF), a highly versatile profile.
Shogo Taniguchi Stats
Shogo Taniguchi's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 78. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 55 |
| Ball Control | 66 |
| Dribbling | 59 |
| Tight Possession | 61 |
| Low Pass | 65 |
| Lofted Pass | 69 |
| Finishing | 60 |
| Heading | 74 |
| Place Kicking | 59 |
| Curl | 57 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 68 |
| Acceleration | 64 |
| Kicking Power | 66 |
| Jump | 74 |
| Physical Contact | 78 |
| Balance | 60 |
| Stamina | 76 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 78 |
| Tackling | 71 |
| Defensive Engagement | 73 |
| Aggression | 70 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 2 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 |
Shogo Taniguchi Stats at Max Level
Shogo Taniguchi's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 78 at base rising to 93 at max level (+15). 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 | 55 | 59 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 66 | 66 | +0 |
| Dribbling | 59 | 59 | +0 |
| Tight Possession | 61 | 61 | +0 |
| Low Pass | 65 | 65 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 69 | 69 | +0 |
| Finishing | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Heading | 74 | 82 | +8 |
| Place Kicking | 59 | 59 | +0 |
| Curl | 57 | 57 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 68 | 72 | +4 |
| Acceleration | 64 | 68 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 66 | 70 | +4 |
| Jump | 74 | 82 | +8 |
| Physical Contact | 78 | 86 | +8 |
| Balance | 60 | 64 | +4 |
| Stamina | 76 | 80 | +4 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 78 | 93 | +15 |
| Tackling | 71 | 86 | +15 |
| Defensive Engagement | 73 | 88 | +15 |
| Aggression | 70 | 85 | +15 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Form | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CB remains Shogo Taniguchi's best-rated position at max level (95); the next-best alternative is DMF (91). The ratings below show how Shogo 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 78 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 44 |
| CB (registered) | Center Back | 95 |
| LB (secondary) | Left Back | 82 |
| RB | Right Back | 68 |
| DMF (secondary) | Defensive Midfielder | 91 |
| CMF (secondary) | Central Midfielder | 79 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 63 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 63 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 62 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 62 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 62 |
| SS | Second Striker | 61 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 62 |
Skills (3)
Heading, Captaincy, Aerial Superiority.
None of Shogo Taniguchi's 3 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
Other Players Named Shogo Taniguchi (11)
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 84 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 80 OVR, Sint-Truiden GB
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 80 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 79 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 79 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 78 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 76 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 74 OVR,
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 74 OVR, Japan
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 74 OVR, Kawasaki Frontale
- Shogo Taniguchi, CB, 72 OVR, Sint-Truiden GB
More AFC Asian Cup Selection Japan Jan '24 Players (10 others)
- Takefusa Kubo, RMF, 82 OVR
- Kaoru Mitoma, LMF, 82 OVR
- Junya Ito, RWF, 81 OVR
- Wataru Endo, DMF, 80 OVR
- Hidemasa Morita, DMF, 80 OVR
- Takumi Minamino, AMF, 79 OVR
- Ayase Ueda, CF, 79 OVR
- Takuma Asano, RWF, 78 OVR
- Yuta Nakayama, CB, 78 OVR
- Ao Tanaka, DMF, 78 OVR
View full AFC Asian Cup Selection Japan Jan '24 pack analysis →
Shogo Taniguchi (Highlight) is a 78 OVR CB from JAPAN. Max overall: 95. Playing style: Build Up. Secondary positions: LB, DMF, CMF. Skills: Heading, Captaincy, Aerial Superiority. Booster: No Booster (). 11 other Taniguchi variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shogo Taniguchi's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Shogo Taniguchi reaches 95 overall at max level as CB, up from 78 at base level. Shogo Taniguchi's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 78 at base rising to 93 at max level (+15).
What is Shogo Taniguchi's best position at max level?
CB remains Shogo Taniguchi's best-rated position at max level (95); the next-best alternative is DMF (91).
What is Shogo Taniguchi's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Shogo Taniguchi's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 78. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.