Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe

1st in Japanese J.League
Vissel Kobe's new two-pronged attack could deliver in pivotal final month of 2024 Vissel Kobe's new two-pronged attack could deliver in pivotal final month of 2024

Vissel Kobe's switch to a two-man strike force could just reap huge rewards in the final month of their 2024 campaign.

Andrés Iniesta fights back tears as he retires from football Andrés Iniesta fights back tears as he retires from football

Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta speaks about his decision to retire from football.

Remembering the best of Andrés Iniesta's legendary career Remembering the best of Andrés Iniesta's legendary career

ESPN FC's pundits and analysts share their favourite memories of Andrés Iniesta's legendary playing career.

Barcelona, Spain great Andrés Iniesta's most magical moments Barcelona, Spain great Andrés Iniesta's most magical moments

Barcelona and Spain great Andrés Iniesta, one of the finest midfielders ever, has retired. Here are the defining moments of his incredible career.

Andrés Iniesta retires: Lionel Messi lauds 'magic' teammate Andrés Iniesta retires: Lionel Messi lauds 'magic' teammate

Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his former Barcelona teammate Andrés Iniesta after the World Cup-winner retired from professional football at the age of 40.

Ex-Barcelona, Spain star Andrés Iniesta teases retirement Ex-Barcelona, Spain star Andrés Iniesta teases retirement

Former Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.

Vissel Kobe, Yokohama F. Marinos awaken from slumber in AFC Champions League Elite Vissel Kobe, Yokohama F. Marinos awaken from slumber in AFC Champions League Elite

After a disappointing start, two J1 League giants are now up and running in the AFC Champions League Elite.

AFC Champions League Elite East Zone championship tiers: Can Johor Darul Ta'zim challenge big guns? AFC Champions League Elite East Zone championship tiers: Can Johor Darul Ta'zim challenge big guns?

Out of the 12 East Zone teams in the AFC Champions League Elite, who are among the title contenders?

Ex-Man United star Juan Mata joins Western Sydney Wanderers Ex-Man United star Juan Mata joins Western Sydney Wanderers

Australian side the Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the signing of World Cup-winner Juan Mata ahead of the 2024-24 A-League Men season.

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.

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
11 Yoshinori Muto 11 33 3
10 Yuya Osako 10 33 4
9 Taisei Miyashi.. 9 28 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Yuya Osako 4 33 10
19 Ryo Hatsuse 4 32 0
11 Yoshinori Muto 3 33 11