is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truiden and the Japan national team.
Born in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Taniguchi began his career with Tsukuba University.
Taniguchi began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 2014. He lift the J1 League Trophy for 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 4âÂÂ1 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 3âÂÂ0 away win against Beerschot.
On 8 November 2024, during a home game against KV Mechelen (2âÂÂ1) he was forced off due to injury at the 14th minute, being replaced by Zineddine Belaid.
On 7 May 2015, Japan's coach Vahid Halilhodà ¾iàcalled him for a two-days training camp. On 23 July 2015, he was called again for 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup. He was called again for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
On June 25, 2025, actress Rika Izumi announced her marriage to Taniguchi.
Kawasaki Frontale
Japan
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