Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka

12th in Japanese J.League
With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia? 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.

The Dutch-born quartet who are one win away from reaching the Olympics -- with Indonesia The Dutch-born quartet who are one win away from reaching the Olympics -- with Indonesia

A Dutch-born quartet are a win away from realising their Olympic dream -- but it could just be with Indonesia.

Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe? Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?

With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them?

As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way

As the J.League celebrates its 30th anniversary, have the first three decades of the professional era in Japanese football been a success?

Star names with plenty to prove adds to intrigue surrounding 2023 J1 League season Star names with plenty to prove adds to intrigue surrounding 2023 J1 League season

Some famous names in search of redemption is just one of several intriguing storylines to keep an eye on in the 2023 J1 League season.

Returning Shinji Kagawa the latest in a long line of former Europe-based Japan stars now back in the J1 League Returning Shinji Kagawa the latest in a long line of former Europe-based Japan stars now back in the J1 League

Shinji Kagawa's return to Cerezo Osaka sees him become the latest in a list of Japan stars back in the J1 League after noteworthy spells in Europe.

Shinji Kagawa can look back proudly on his time in Europe -- even if it was a tale of two halves Shinji Kagawa can look back proudly on his time in Europe -- even if it was a tale of two halves

Although it did not end as well as it began, his 13 years in Europe is still something former Japan star Shinji Kagawa can be proud of.

Ex-Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa returns to Cerezo Osaka after 13 years in Europe Ex-Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa returns to Cerezo Osaka after 13 years in Europe

Former Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa has ended a 13-year stay in Europe by rejoining Cerezo Osaka.

South Korean duo advances in ACL but Thailand's BG Pathum United depart with pride South Korean duo advances in ACL but Thailand's BG Pathum United depart with pride

Although their debut AFC Champions League campaign has come to an end, Thailand's BG Pathum United can be proud of their displays in 2021.

Saudi Arabia to host 2021 AFC Champions League final Saudi Arabia to host 2021 AFC Champions League final

The Asian Football Confederation has announced that the 2021 AFC Champions League final will be hosted in Saudi Arabia.

Japanese J1 League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Machida Zelvia 30 +24 58
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. 30 +25 56
3 Vissel Kobe 30 +19 55
4 Kashima Antlers 29 +10 49
5 Gamba Osaka 29 +9 48
6 Tokyo Verdy 1969 30 -2 44
7 Yokohama F. Marin.. 29 +5 41
8 FC Tokyo 30 -1 41
9 Nagoya Grampus 30 -2 40
10 Urawa Red Diamond.. 28 +6 39
11 Albirex Niigata 30 -3 39
12 Cerezo Osaka 29 -3 38
13 Avispa Fukuoka 30 -5 38
14 Kawasaki Frontale 29 +3 37
15 Kyoto Sanga 29 -11 37
16 Kashiwa Reysol 29 -10 33
17 Shonan Bellmare 30 -6 32
18 Jubilo Iwata 29 -13 31
19 Consadole Sapporo 30 -23 25
20 Sagan Tosu 30 -22 24
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Léo Pereira 15 26 0
77 Lucas Fernande.. 3 24 1
55 Vitor Bueno 3 18 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Shunta Tanaka 1 26 2
25 Hiroaki Okuno 1 25 0
77 Lucas Fernande.. 1 24 3