After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined All Nippon Airways (later Yokohama Flügels) in 1989.
In 1994, he moved to his local club Urawa Reds and became a regular player.
However he was suspended for four months from September 1995 due to violence against supporter after a match.
In 1988, when Taguchi was a University of Tsukuba student, he was selected Japan national "B team" for 1988 Asian Cup.
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