Who should replace 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, with 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Taniguchi include Matthew Pollock from Watford, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Damon Mirani from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 81/100. For those searching for players similar to Taniguchi, these options provide strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Shogo Taniguchi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Federico Riccasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 32 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shogo Taniguchi
≈ 100% Shogo Taniguchi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Shogo Taniguchi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Shogo Taniguchi · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shogo Taniguchi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Shogo Taniguchi, at 93/100 on profile. Matthew Pollock and Antonio Raíllo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Shogo Taniguchi?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Shogo Taniguchi?
Doppel learns Shogo Taniguchi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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