Taniguchi Shogo (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Taniguchi Shogo is a 72 overall rated CB in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Sint-Truiden GB in the Belgian League. Japan, age 35.
Taniguchi Shogo can gain up to 17 overall points (+24%) 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.
Taniguchi Shogo is playable across 4 positions (CB, LB, DMF, CMF), a highly versatile profile.
Taniguchi Shogo Stats
Taniguchi Shogo's standout current stat is Defensive Engagement at 74. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 50 |
| Ball Control | 63 |
| Dribbling | 55 |
| Tight Possession | 60 |
| Low Pass | 63 |
| Lofted Pass | 66 |
| Finishing | 55 |
| Heading | 71 |
| Place Kicking | 56 |
| Curl | 54 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 62 |
| Acceleration | 59 |
| Kicking Power | 64 |
| Jump | 71 |
| Physical Contact | 73 |
| Balance | 58 |
| Stamina | 72 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 72 |
| Tackling | 70 |
| Defensive Engagement | 74 |
| Aggression | 67 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 2 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 |
Taniguchi Shogo Stats at Max Level
Taniguchi Shogo's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 72 at base rising to 88 at max level (+16). 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 | 50 | 54 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 63 | 63 | +0 |
| Dribbling | 55 | 55 | +0 |
| Tight Possession | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Low Pass | 63 | 63 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 66 | 66 | +0 |
| Finishing | 55 | 55 | +0 |
| Heading | 71 | 79 | +8 |
| Place Kicking | 56 | 56 | +0 |
| Curl | 54 | 54 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 62 | 66 | +4 |
| Acceleration | 59 | 63 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 64 | 68 | +4 |
| Jump | 71 | 79 | +8 |
| Physical Contact | 73 | 81 | +8 |
| Balance | 58 | 62 | +4 |
| Stamina | 72 | 76 | +4 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 72 | 88 | +16 |
| Tackling | 70 | 86 | +16 |
| Defensive Engagement | 74 | 90 | +16 |
| Aggression | 67 | 83 | +16 |
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 Taniguchi Shogo's best-rated position at max level (89); the next-best alternative is DMF (84). The ratings below show how Taniguchi Shogo 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 72 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 47 |
| CB (registered) | Center Back | 89 |
| LB (secondary) | Left Back | 79 |
| RB | Right Back | 79 |
| DMF (secondary) | Defensive Midfielder | 84 |
| CMF (secondary) | Central Midfielder | 75 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 70 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 70 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 68 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 67 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 67 |
| SS | Second Striker | 66 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 67 |
Skills (3)
Heading, Captaincy, Aerial Superiority.
None of Taniguchi Shogo's 3 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Taniguchi Shogo (9)
Of the 9 known Taniguchi Shogo cards, this one ranks #9 by max overall rating (89 vs. 101 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Selection 11 Jul '26 | 84 | 101 | 106783356022615 |
| National Team Selection Japan Jun '26 | 80 | 98 | 105850274377559 |
| National Team Selection Japan 10 Oct '24 | 79 | 97 | 105709345763159 |
| Japan Selection 4 Aug '25 | 80 | 97 | 105787997351767 |
| National Team Selection Japan 6 Jun '24 | 78 | 96 | 105694581813079 |
| National Team Selection Japan 8 Sep '23 | 76 | 95 | 105623714852695 |
| National Team Pack Japan [Premium] Nov '22 | 74 | 93 | 105563316875095 |
| J.League Awards 2022 | 74 | 93 | 105564122181463 |
| Standard (this card) | 72 | 89 | 61271 |
Other Players Named Taniguchi Shogo (3)
- Taniguchi Shogo, CB, 79 OVR, Japan
- Taniguchi Shogo, CB, 78 OVR,
- Taniguchi Shogo, CB, 74 OVR,
Taniguchi Shogo is a 72 OVR CB from Japan, playing for Sint-Truiden GB in Belgian League. Max overall: 89. Playing style: Build Up. Secondary positions: LB, DMF, CMF. Skills: Heading, Captaincy, Aerial Superiority. 11 other Shogo variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taniguchi Shogo's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Taniguchi Shogo reaches 89 overall at max level as CB, up from 72 at base level. Taniguchi Shogo's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 72 at base rising to 88 at max level (+16).
What is Taniguchi Shogo's best position at max level?
CB remains Taniguchi Shogo's best-rated position at max level (89); the next-best alternative is DMF (84).
What is Taniguchi Shogo's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Taniguchi Shogo's standout current stat is Defensive Engagement at 74. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.