Shogo Taniguchi scanned the pitch with steady eyes, always a step ahead in reading the flow of the game. Calm and collected, he positioned himself perfectly to intercept the oncoming attack.

The ball sped toward the corner, but Taniguchi’s timing was impeccable. He leapt with measured force, heading the ball away from danger without hesitation.

“Stay focused, control the tempo,” he murmured to himself, voice low but confident.

Even as the opposition pressed, his calm presence steadied the entire defense, inspiring trust in his teammates. With a precise pass, he initiated the counterattack, showing that defense and distribution were equally part of his game.

“Let’s keep this tight,” he thought, eyes locked on the next challenge coming his way.