Vissel Kobe
17th in Japanese J.League2025 Fixtures
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Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 6 | +8 | 13 |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 6 | +3 | 12 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 5 | +3 | 11 |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 6 | +2 | 11 |
| 5 | Shonan Bellmare | 6 | +2 | 11 |
| 6 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | -4 | 9 |
| 8 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 | +4 | 8 |
| 9 | Fagiano Okayama | 6 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 | Kyoto Sanga | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 13 | Yokohama FC | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 7 | -2 | 7 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 6 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 17 | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 18 | Cerezo Osaka | 7 | -1 | 6 |
| 19 | Albirex Niigata | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 20 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | -8 | 2 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Erik | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Daiju Sasaki | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | Yuya Osako | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thuler | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | Yuya Osako | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | Taisei Miyashi.. | 1 | 1 | 0 |