Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka

8th in Japanese J.League
With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia? With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia?

With just five points now separating the top five, the J1 League title race looks set to go down to the wire.

The Dutch-born quartet who are one win away from reaching the Olympics -- with Indonesia The Dutch-born quartet who are one win away from reaching the Olympics -- with Indonesia

A Dutch-born quartet are a win away from realising their Olympic dream -- but it could just be with Indonesia.

Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe? Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?

With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them?

As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way

As the J.League celebrates its 30th anniversary, have the first three decades of the professional era in Japanese football been a success?

Star names with plenty to prove adds to intrigue surrounding 2023 J1 League season Star names with plenty to prove adds to intrigue surrounding 2023 J1 League season

Some famous names in search of redemption is just one of several intriguing storylines to keep an eye on in the 2023 J1 League season.

Returning Shinji Kagawa the latest in a long line of former Europe-based Japan stars now back in the J1 League Returning Shinji Kagawa the latest in a long line of former Europe-based Japan stars now back in the J1 League

Shinji Kagawa's return to Cerezo Osaka sees him become the latest in a list of Japan stars back in the J1 League after noteworthy spells in Europe.

Shinji Kagawa can look back proudly on his time in Europe -- even if it was a tale of two halves Shinji Kagawa can look back proudly on his time in Europe -- even if it was a tale of two halves

Although it did not end as well as it began, his 13 years in Europe is still something former Japan star Shinji Kagawa can be proud of.

Ex-Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa returns to Cerezo Osaka after 13 years in Europe Ex-Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa returns to Cerezo Osaka after 13 years in Europe

Former Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa has ended a 13-year stay in Europe by rejoining Cerezo Osaka.

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Although their debut AFC Champions League campaign has come to an end, Thailand's BG Pathum United can be proud of their displays in 2021.

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Japanese J1 League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Vissel Kobe 35 +22 67
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. 35 +30 65
3 Machida Zelvia 35 +18 60
4 Kashima Antlers 34 +15 57
5 Gamba Osaka 35 +10 57
6 Tokyo Verdy 1969 35 +1 54
7 FC Tokyo 35 +3 51
8 Cerezo Osaka 35 -1 49
9 Avispa Fukuoka 35 -3 47
10 Nagoya Grampus 35 -2 46
11 Kawasaki Frontale 34 +6 44
12 Shonan Bellmare 35 -1 44
13 Kyoto Sanga 34 -11 44
14 Urawa Red Diamond.. 34 +2 43
15 Yokohama F. Marin.. 34 -2 43
16 Albirex Niigata 35 -14 40
17 Kashiwa Reysol 35 -11 39
18 Jubilo Iwata 34 -17 35
19 Consadole Sapporo 35 -20 33
20 Sagan Tosu 35 -25 29
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Léo Pereira 18 32 0
77 Lucas Fernande.. 3 30 3
55 Vitor Bueno 3 18 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
77 Lucas Fernande.. 3 30 3
10 Shunta Tanaka 2 32 2
27 Capixaba 2 23 1