J1 League top scorers - Japan 2026
The top goalscorers in J1 League right now, as well as the most assists and all hat-tricks during the season so far.
Current overview
- Top scorer list leader: Kaina Tanimura, Yokohama F. Marinos, Leo Ceara, Kashima Antlers and Yuya Yamagishi, Nagoya Grampus - 10 goals
- Most assists: Katsuhiro Nakayama, Nagoya Grampus, Shunki Higashi, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Masaya Shibayama, Cerezo Osaka - 7 assists
- Number of hat-tricks: 4
- Last updated: Saturday 6 June 14:58 CET
J1 League best goalscorers 2026
This is the current top scorer list for the J1 League (J1 100 Year Vision League), showing the 26 highest goalscorers right now.
Last updated: Sat 6 Jun 14:58 CET
TIP! Click on the number of goals to see the matches in which the player scored.
- Data last updated: Saturday 6 June 14:58 CET
- Sources: Current season statistics are kept as close to real time as possible using data from our providers. Read more in our About Us section.
- Methodology: We count league goals, including knockout rounds when they are part of the same competition. Qualification, promotion and relegation playoffs are not included.
Most assists in the J1 League (J1 100 Year Vision League) 2026
Below you can see the top assists list in the J1 League (J1 100 Year Vision League) for the current season, listing the players that have assisted to most goals.
| # | Player, team | Nationality | Age | Assists |
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| 1. |
Katsuhiro Nakayama Nagoya Grampus |
Japan | 29 | 7 |
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Shunki Higashi Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
Japan | 25 | 7 |
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Masaya Shibayama Cerezo Osaka |
Japan | 23 | 7 |
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| 4. |
Matheus Sávio Urawa Red Diamonds |
Brazil | 29 | 5 |
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Yuma Suzuki Kashima Antlers |
Japan | 30 | 5 |
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| 6. |
Gaku Shibasaki Kashima Antlers |
Japan | 34 | 4 |
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Kein Sato FC Tokyo |
Japan | 24 | 4 |
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Fuchi Honda Kyoto Sanga |
Japan | 25 | 4 |
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Matheus Jesus V-Varen Nagasaki |
Brazil | 29 | 4 |
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Yasuto Wakizaka Kawasaki Frontale |
Japan | 30 | 4 |
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Jun Amano Yokohama F. Marinos |
Japan | 34 | 4 |
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Marcelo Ryan FC Tokyo |
Brazil | 23 | 4 |
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Akito Suzuki Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
Japan | 22 | 4 |
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Jordy Croux Yokohama F. Marinos |
Belgium | 32 | 4 |
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Yoshio Koizumi Kashiwa Reysol |
Japan | 29 | 4 |
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Motohiko Nakajima Cerezo Osaka |
Japan | 27 | 4 |
Scored hat-tricks in J1 League, season 2026
Totally there are 4 hat-tricks scored this season in J1 League, Japan. Below we are listing all players that have scored 3 or more goals in the one match.
| Player, Team | Match | GoalsGoals |
|---|---|---|
| Yuya Osako Vissel Kobe |
Vissel Kobe - Kashima Antlers 5-0 Sat 30 May 2026 |
3 28', 50', 90' |
| Kyosuke Mochiyama Kawasaki Frontale |
Mito HollyHock - Kawasaki Frontale 1-3 Sun 24 May 2026 |
3 58', 78', 85' |
| Yuya Yamagishi Nagoya Grampus |
Nagoya Grampus - Kyoto Sanga 3-0 Sun 10 May 2026 |
3 9', 29', 90' |
| Erison Kawasaki Frontale |
Kawasaki Frontale - Kashiwa Reysol 5-3 Sun 8 February 2026 |
3 6', 11', 25' |
This J1 League (J1 100 Year Vision League) season started 6 February 2026 and the last round of matches is planned to be played 6 June 2026.