Kashima Antlers

Kashima Antlers

5th in Japanese J.League
Is Yuma Suzuki destined to be the best Japanese striker to never play for the Samurai Blue? Is Yuma Suzuki destined to be the best Japanese striker to never play for the Samurai Blue?

Yuma Suzuki's record speaks for itself yet he continues to be overlooked by Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu.

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.

In their quest to end seven-year J1 League title drought, are Kashima Antlers the real deal? In their quest to end seven-year J1 League title drought, are Kashima Antlers the real deal?

Are J1 League record champions Kashima Antlers finally a real chance to end a seven-year title drought in 2024?

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.

Al Hilal become only the third Asian team to reach FIFA Club World Cup final -- so who did it before them? Al Hilal become only the third Asian team to reach FIFA Club World Cup final -- so who did it before them?

Al Hilal have become only the third Asian team to ever reach the FIFA Club World Cup final, but who are the two that have done it before them?

Kawasaki Frontale claim back-to-back J1 League titles Kawasaki Frontale claim back-to-back J1 League titles

Kawasaki Frontale have been crowned champions of the 2021 J1 League season after wrapping up the title with four games to spare.

When Kashima gave Real an almighty scare: Asia's best FIFA Club World Cup displays When Kashima gave Real an almighty scare: Asia's best FIFA Club World Cup displays

Kashima Antlers' near-upset of Real Madrid in 2016 was just one of many impressive displays Asian clubs have produced in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Nabbout strike sends Melbourne Victory into Champions League playoff Nabbout strike sends Melbourne Victory into Champions League playoff

An Andrew Nabbout goal secured a memorable win for Melbourne Victory over Japanese Kashima Antlers to send them into the Champions League playoff.

Japanese J1 League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Vissel Kobe 36 +22 68
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. 36 +27 65
3 Machida Zelvia 36 +21 63
4 Gamba Osaka 36 +11 60
5 Kashima Antlers 36 +15 59
6 Tokyo Verdy 1969 36 +1 55
7 Cerezo Osaka 36 0 52
8 FC Tokyo 36 0 51
9 Yokohama F. Marin.. 36 0 49
10 Nagoya Grampus 36 -2 47
11 Avispa Fukuoka 36 -4 47
12 Urawa Red Diamond.. 35 +5 46
13 Kyoto Sanga 36 -11 46
14 Kawasaki Frontale 35 +6 45
15 Shonan Bellmare 36 -1 45
16 Albirex Niigata 36 -14 41
17 Kashiwa Reysol 36 -11 40
18 Jubilo Iwata 36 -19 35
19 Consadole Sapporo 36 -20 34
20 Sagan Tosu 36 -26 29
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
40 Yuma Suzuki 13 34 2
32 Kimito Nono 9 31 0
7 Aleksandar Cav.. 7 25 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
30 Shintaro Nago 3 34 5
40 Yuma Suzuki 2 34 13
10 Gaku Shibasaki 2 20 0