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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Left Midfielder / Striker / Attacking Midfielder / Left Winger
Kaito Taniguchi
Central Coast MarinersShirt number 17
Australia A-League
Japan
- LM
- ST
- CAM
- LW
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €475K
- Wage / week
- €1K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 177 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC72 Pace
- SHO63 Shooting
- PAS57 Passing
- DRI62 Dribbling
- DEF35 Defending
- PHY62 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (63); within two points at ST, RS, LW.
- At peak: potential 63 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Pace 72; weakest: Defending 35.
- Contract with Central Coast Mariners runs to 2028; value €475K; wage €1K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 7 Sept 1995
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €475K
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 30 Jan 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing57
- Finishing63
- Heading Accuracy59
- Short Passing58
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 58
- Dribbling59
- Curve59
- FK Accuracy56
- Long Passing52
- Ball Control64
Movementgroup average 69
- Acceleration72
- Sprint Speed72
- Agility68
- Reactions64
- Balance67
Powergroup average 68
- Shot Power70
- Jumping71
- Stamina70
- Strength67
- Long Shots61
Mentalitygroup average 53
- Aggression38
- Interceptions38
- Positioning60
- Vision61
- Penalties54
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 31
- Defensive Awareness37
- Standing Tackle25
- Sliding Tackle31
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving12
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking10
- GK Positioning11
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Striker, 63, preferred position
- Centre Forward, 63
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Left Forward, 63
- Left Striker, 63
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 63 (+1 reputation)
- Right Forward, 63
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
Roles
- Winger+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €475K
- Wage
- €1Kper week
- Asking price
- €546K – €618K
- Contract until
- 2028
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Alfie McCalmontCentral Coast MarinersOverall 64potential 67
Andrew RedmayneCentral Coast MarinersOverall 64potential 64
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Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.