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Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in eventful week

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January 27, 2026

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Kuala Lumpur: Japan defenders Shogo Taniguchi and Hiroki Ito nabbed their first goals of the season in the Belgian Pro League and Bundesliga respectively while Japan U20 international winger Shunsuke Saito, who also plays in Belgium, earned his first assist.

Other Asian stars also grabbed a share of the spotlight, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.


Belgium: Taniguchi, Saito’s day to remember

Sint-Truiden’s Japan international Shogo Taniguchi bagged the first goal and compatriot Keisuke Goto assisted the second in a 2-1 win over RAAL La Louvière. Their teammate and international Ryotaro Ito and countrymen Leo Kokubo and Taiga Hata all started while Kaito Matsuzawa stepped on in the 70th minute. .....



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