is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truiden and the Japan national team.
Club career Born in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Taniguchi began his career with Tsukuba University.
Taniguchi began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 2014.筑波大MF谷口を獲得内定 スポーツ報知、2013年8月23日谷口彰悟選手加入内定のお知らせ KAWASAKI FRONTALE、2013年8月23日 He lifted the J1 League Trophy four times in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 respectively. He announced his departure from the club after nine years at Kawasaki in 2022 season making a total of 377 appearances for the club.
On 28 December 2022, Taniguchi joined Al Rayyan in Qatar. He scored his first and only goal on 24 April 2024 against Al Ahli in a 4–1 home win.
On 19 July 2024, Taniguchi signed for Belgian side Sint-Truiden. He scored his first goal for the Belgian side on 21 September 2024 in a 3–0 away win against Beerschot.
On 8 November 2024, during a home game against KV Mechelen (2–1) he was forced off due to injury at the 14th minute, being replaced by Zineddine Belaid.
International career On 7 May 2015, Japan's coach Vahid Halilhodžić called him for a two-days training camp. On 23 July 2015, he was called again for 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup.https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/news/00006836/ EAFF東アジアカップ2015（8/2～9@中国/武漢） SAMURAI BLUE（日本代表）メンバー・スケジュール He was called again for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.FIFAワールドカップカタール2022 SAMURAI BLUE（日本代表）メンバー JFA 2022年11月1日
On 15 May 2026, Taniguchi was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life On 25 June 2025, actress Rika Izumi announced her marriage to Taniguchi.
Career statistics Club Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 2015 (NSK MOOK)", 14 February 2015, Japan, (p. 50 out of 298)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 2014 (NSK MOOK)", 14 February 2014, Japan, (p. 30 out of 290) + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKawasaki Frontale2014J. League Division 1301104050—4012015J. League Division 13426010——4122016J1 League3415162——4542017J1 League347004081—4682018J1 League343312040—4342019J1 League300205061104412020J1 League3032040——3632021J1 League300400060104102022J1 League33300205010413Total289202322823423037726Al Rayyan2022–23Qatar Stars League150100010001702023–24Qatar Stars League22110100020261Total37120101020431Sint-Truiden2024–25Belgian Pro League13110———141Career total339222622923525043428
International Japan National Football Team Database
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan2015202016002017102018002019002020002021202022110202381202481202530202660Total411
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Taniguchi goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Shōgo TaniguchiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 15 June 2023 Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan 1–0 6–0 2023 Kirin Challenge Cup
Honours Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Emperor's Cup: 2020 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2019, 2021
Japan EAFF Championship: 2022
Individual J.League Best XI: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 EAFF Championship Best Defender: 2022
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