Hiroto Taniguchi

Hiroto Taniguchi (谷口 栄斗, Taniguchi Hiroto; born 30 September 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back and currently play for J1 League club, Tokyo Verdy.^[1]

Hiroto Taniguchi
谷口 栄斗

Personal information
Date of birth	(1999-09-30) 30 September 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Kanagawa, Japan
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Tokyo Verdy
Number	3
Youth career
	Ogino SSS
0000–2017	Tokyo Verdy
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2021	Kokushikan University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Tokyo Verdy	112	(8)
International career
2017	Japan U18
2018	Japan U19	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 September 2025

Career

Taniguchi start first professional contract with Tokyo Verdy in 2022 season. Taniguchi was brought his club secure promotion to J1 League from 2024 season after draw at Shimizu S-Pulse 1-1 in J1 Promotion Play-offs Final.

Career statistics

Club

As of the match played 15 February 2025.^[2]

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Tokyo Verdy	2022	J2 League	34	1	4	1	–				38	2
	2023		20	1	1	0	–		2[a]	0	23	1
	2024	J1 League	29	5	1	0	0	0	–		30	5
	2025		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			84	7	6	1	0	0	2	0	92	8

Notes

1. Includes J1 Play-offs

Honours

Tokyo Verdy

• J2 League Promotion Play-off Winner: 2023