Players like Shogo Taniguchi
CBSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShogo Taniguchi's profile ↗
Shogo Taniguchi is a centre-back for Sint-Truidense VV in the Belgian Pro League, boasting 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Taniguchi include Axel Kryger from Kristiansund BK, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players exhibit comparable defensive roles and performance metrics.
12 players most similar to Shogo Taniguchi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 5 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 84 | 84 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Mathias Tonnessensimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shogo Taniguchi
≈ 100% Shogo Taniguchi · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Shogo Taniguchi · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Shogo Taniguchi · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shogo Taniguchi?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) is the closest profile to Shogo Taniguchi, with a 86/100 overall match. Ross Sykes and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shogo Taniguchi?
Yes. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Shogo Taniguchi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Shogo Taniguchi's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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