Vissel Kobe
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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.
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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
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?
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
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 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 | 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 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Yoshinori Muto | 11 | 34 | 3 |
| 10 | Yuya Osako | 10 | 33 | 4 |
| 9 | Taisei Miyashi.. | 9 | 29 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Yuya Osako | 4 | 33 | 10 |
| 19 | Ryo Hatsuse | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| 11 | Yoshinori Muto | 3 | 34 | 11 |