Iniesta Age Revealed: Unveiling the Football Legend's Years
J. League 2026
J. League League Format
The J. League (officially Meiji Yasuda J1 League) is the top division of professional football in Japan, founded in 1993. Established to develop football at a professional level in Japan, the league has grown into one of Asia's most competitive and well-organised competitions. Kashima Antlers are the most successful club in J. League history. The league played a central role in developing football culture in Japan, contributing directly to the national team's qualification for every FIFA World Cup since 1998. In recent years the league has attracted experienced international players looking to extend their careers at the highest level in Asia.
Defending Champion
Vissel Kobe
2026
J. League top clubs
J. League past winners
| # | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vissel Kobe
|
2026 |
| 2 |
Kashima Antlers
|
2025 |
| 3 |
Vissel Kobe
|
2024 |
| 4 |
Vissel Kobe
|
2023 |
| 5 |
Yokohama F.Marinos
|
2022 |
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| 6 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
2021 |
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
2020 |
| 8 |
Yokohama F.Marinos
|
2019 |
| 9 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
2018 |
J. League Atlantic Division
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vissel Kobe
|
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 35 | |
| 2 |
Cerezo Osaka FC
|
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 31 | |
| 3 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31 | |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 30 | |
| 5 |
Gamba Osaka
|
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 28 | |
| 6 |
Fagiano Okayama FC
|
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26 | |
| 7 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 24 | |
| 8 |
Kyoto Sanga FC
|
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23 | |
| 9 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21 | |
| 10 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21 |
J. League Central Division
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashima Antlers
|
18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 45 | |
| 2 |
FC Tōkyō
|
18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 37 | |
| 3 |
FC Machida Zelvia
|
18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 37 | |
| 4 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 28 | |
| 5 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 28 | |
| 6 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25 | |
| 7 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 20 | |
| 8 |
Yokohama F·Marinos
|
18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 20 | |
| 9 |
FC Mito Holly Hock
|
18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 18 | |
| 10 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
|
18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 12 |
J. League Top scorers
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuya Yamagishi | 10 |
| 2 | Leo Ceara | 10 |
| 3 | Kaina Tanimura | 9 |
J. League Top assists
| # | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shunki Higashi | 7 |
| 2 | Yuma Suzuki | 5 |
| 3 | Jun Amano | 4 |
J. League Top goalkeepers
| # | Player | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shusaku Nishikawa | 22 |
| 2 | Konosuke Nishikawa | 20 |
| 3 | Togo Umeda | 19 |
J. League Most bookings
| # | Player | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jelani Sumiyoshi | 6 |
| 2 | Danilo Cardoso | 6 |
| 3 | Barreto | 4 |
