Taniguchi Kaito (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Taniguchi Kaito is a 69 overall rated CF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Mito Hollyhock in the 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. Japan, age 31.
Taniguchi Kaito 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.
Taniguchi Kaito is playable across 6 positions (CF, LMF, AMF, LWF, RWF, SS), a highly versatile profile.
Taniguchi Kaito Stats
Taniguchi Kaito'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 |
Taniguchi Kaito Stats at Max Level
Taniguchi Kaito'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 Taniguchi Kaito's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is LWF (84). The ratings below show how Taniguchi Kaito 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 | 45 |
| CB | Center Back | 69 |
| LB | Left Back | 76 |
| RB | Right Back | 76 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 71 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 74 |
| LMF (secondary) | Left Midfielder | 79 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 79 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 79 |
| LWF (secondary) | Left Wing Forward | 84 |
| RWF (secondary) | Right Wing Forward | 84 |
| SS (secondary) | Second Striker | 84 |
| CF (registered) | Centre Forward | 88 |
Skills (3)
Long Range Shooting, First-time Shot, Acrobatic Finishing.
None of Taniguchi Kaito's 3 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Taniguchi Kaito (4)
Of the 4 known Taniguchi Kaito 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 |
Taniguchi Kaito is a 69 OVR CF from Japan, playing for Mito Hollyhock in 2026/27 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. 3 other Kaito variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taniguchi Kaito's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Taniguchi Kaito reaches 88 overall at max level as CF, up from 69 at base level. Taniguchi Kaito's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 70 at base rising to 83 at max level (+13).
What is Taniguchi Kaito's best position at max level?
CF remains Taniguchi Kaito's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is LWF (84).
What is Taniguchi Kaito's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Taniguchi Kaito'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.