J1 League Top scorers - Japan 2016
The winning top scorers in J1 League, Japan during the season 2016 were Leandro and Peter Utaka with 19 goals scored. Below you find the list of the highest goal scorers during the season. You can also find all hat-tricks scored during the season.
J1 League best goal scorers 2016
Below is the final top scorer list for the J1 League 2016, including the 19 players who scored the most goals during the season.
| # | Player, Team | Nationality | Age | % team's goals | GoalsGoals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Leandro Vissel Kobe |
Brazil | 31 | 57.6% | 19 |
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Peter Utaka Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
Nigeria | 32 | 73.1% | 19 |
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| 3. |
Cristiano Kashiwa Reysol/Ventforet Kofu |
Brazil | 29 | - | 16 |
| 4. |
Yoshito Okubo Kawasaki Frontale |
Japan | 34 | 42.9% | 15 |
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Yu Kobayashi Kawasaki Frontale |
Japan | 29 | 42.9% | 15 |
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| 6. |
Jay Bothroyd Júbilo Iwata |
England | 34 | 87.5% | 14 |
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Shinzo Koroki Urawa Red Diamonds |
Brazil | 30 | 40.0% | 14 |
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| 8. |
Yohei Toyoda Sagan Tosu |
Japan | 31 | 50.0% | 13 |
| 9. |
Diego Oliveira Kashiwa Reysol |
Brazil | 26 | 37.5% | 12 |
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Kazuma Watanabe Vissel Kobe |
Japan | 30 | 36.4% | 12 |
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Yuki Muto Urawa Red Diamonds |
Japan | 28 | 34.3% | 12 |
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| 12. |
Akihiro Ienaga Omiya Ardija |
Japan | 30 | 45.8% | 11 |
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Pedro Júnior Vissel Kobe |
Brazil | 29 | 33.3% | 11 |
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Rafael Silva Albirex Niigata |
Brazil | 24 | 78.6% | 11 |
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Robin Simovic Nagoya Grampus |
Sweden | 25 | 78.6% | 11 |
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| 16. |
Manabu Saito Yokohama F. Marinos |
Japan | 26 | 31.3% | 10 |
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Mu Kanazaki Kashima Antlers |
Japan | 27 | 41.7% | 10 |
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Ramon Lopes Vegalta Sendai |
Brazil | 27 | 52.6% | 10 |
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Tadanari Lee Urawa Red Diamonds |
Japan | 30 | 28.6% | 10 |
Scored hat-tricks in J1 League, season 2016
In total there were 4 scored hat-tricks during the season 2016 in J1 League, Japan. All players scoring these hat-tricks (or more than 3 goals), and the matches they scored it in, are listed here.
| Player, Team | Match | GoalsGoals |
|---|---|---|
| Kensuke Nagai Nagoya Grampus |
Nagoya Grampus - Avispa Fukuoka 5-0 Sat 1 october 2016 |
3 36', 47', 55' |
| Ramon Lopes Vegalta Sendai |
Sagan Tosu - Vegalta Sendai 2-3 Sat 1 october 2016 |
3 26', 55', 75' |
| Diego Oliveira Kashiwa Reysol |
Kawasaki Frontale - Kashiwa Reysol 2-5 Sat 27 august 2016 |
3 4', 5', 32' |
| Cristiano Kashiwa Reysol |
Kashiwa Reysol - Gamba Osaka 3-2 Sat 23 july 2016 |
3 9', 14', 54' |
The season started 27 February 2016 and the last game of the season was played at 3 December 2016. More information and the winning top scorers in J1 League between the seasons 2000-2024 here.