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My Take
Shōgo Taniguchi never made it easy for people to notice him, and that's exactly why I rate him. Born July 15, 1991 in Kumamoto City, he came up through the University of Tsukuba rather than a youth academy fast track, which in Japanese football usually means the slow road. He became a centre-back for the national team and now plays in Belgium for Sint-Truiden. Defenders get judged by highlights they never generate; what he actually provides is organization, the voice behind the line that decides whether a team holds shape or dissolves. He has captained sides for years, which tells you more than any statistic. And moving to Europe in his thirties took real nerve.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shōgo Taniguchi
- Name (Japanese)
- 谷口彰悟
- Born
- July 15, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- University of Tsukuba
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shōgo Taniguchi born?
Born July 15, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Shōgo Taniguchi from?
Shōgo Taniguchi is from Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
What does Shōgo Taniguchi do?
Shōgo Taniguchi works as association football player.
How tall is Shōgo Taniguchi?
Shōgo Taniguchi is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.