Hiroyuki Taniguchi is a Japanese association football player who played primarily as a midfielder.
He began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 2004, where he played until 2010.
Taniguchi retired from professional football at the end of the 2019 season.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Hiroyuki Taniguchi is a Japanese former professional football player known for his role as a midfielder. He began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 2004, where he played until 2010. During his time at Kawasaki, he contributed significantly to the team's success, helping them secure the J2 League title in 2004.
Professional Journey
After his stint with Kawasaki Frontale, Taniguchi moved to Yokohama F. Marinos in 2011, where he played until 2012. He then had a brief period with Kashiwa Reysol in 2013, before returning to Sagan Tosu, where he played from 2014 until his retirement at the end of the 2019 season. Notably, Taniguchi also represented Japan at the U-23 level, participating in the 2008 Summer Olympics and playing all three matches as an offensive midfielder.
Achievements and Legacy
Throughout his career, Taniguchi earned several accolades, including being named to the J.League Best XI in 2006 and winning the J.League Cup New Hero Award the same year. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly Kawasaki Frontale and Kashiwa Reysol, have left a lasting impact on Japanese football, marking him as a respected figure in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
In August 2008, Taniguchi was selected Japan U-23 national team for 2008 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played all 3 matches as offensive midfielder.
- Club
- Kawasaki Frontale (2004–2010)
- Club
- Yokohama F. Marinos (2011–2012)
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (2013–2013)
- Club
- Sagan Tosu (2014–2014)
- Club
- Sagan Tosu (2015–)
- Club
- Japan national under-23 football team (2008–2008)
- Club
- Japan Olympic football team (2008–2008)
Legacy
Kawasaki Frontale
J2 League: 2004 Kashiwa Reysol
J.League Cup: 2013 Individual
J.League Best XI: 2006 J.League Cup New Hero Award: 2006
Clubs
- Sagan Tosu2015current
- Kawasaki Frontale2004–2010
- Japan Olympic football team2008–2008
- Japan national under-23 football team2008–2008
- Yokohama F. Marinos2011–2012
- Kashiwa Reysol2013–2013
- Sagan Tosu2014–2014
Played together with
- Abdeljalil HaddaYokohama F. Marinos · 2000–2000
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorYokohama F. Marinos · 2015–2015- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoYokohama F. Marinos · 2005–2005
Ado OnaiwuYokohama F. Marinos- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2009
Ahn Jung-hwanYokohama F. Marinos · 2004–2005- Akihiro EndōYokohama F. Marinos · 1994–2005
- Akihiro HayashiSagan Tosu · 2013–2016
- Akihiro HyodoKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2011
- Akihiro KamedaSagan Tosu
- Akimasa TsukamotoSagan Tosu
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Identifiers & aliases
Hiroyuki Taniguchi is a Japanese former football player who last played for Sagan Tosu.
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