K. Taniguchi — season analysis
Kaito Taniguchi (Japan) gives Albirex Niigata (J1 League) another option up front in 2025/26, mixing finishing with link-up play.
His ledger reads 2 goals plus 1 assist from 28 matches, 3 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,646 minutes on the pitch, or 0.11 goals per 90 minutes and 0.16 goal involvements per 90. He has started 21 of those matches.
From 34 shots, 35% on target, his shot conversion is 6%. On the creative side he has produced 18 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 55% of his dribbles.
He wins 45% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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