22
Caps
2
Goals
0
Assists
6.6
Rating
52
Sentiment
5
Squad #
Fitness Status
Fully Fit
Fully fit
Scouting Report
Tactical Risklow
At 33, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Risklow
Shogo Taniguchi profiles as a stable tactical option because availability, caps, and rating all point toward a stable role.
Sentimentneutral
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