Shimizu S-Pulse
13th in Japanese J.League2025 Fixtures
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Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyoto Sanga | 29 | +22 | 55 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 29 | +17 | 55 |
| 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 29 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 30 | +11 | 54 |
| 5 | Machida Zelvia | 30 | +14 | 51 |
| 6 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 30 | +14 | 51 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 29 | +15 | 48 |
| 8 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 29 | +8 | 47 |
| 9 | Gamba Osaka | 30 | -5 | 43 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 29 | +5 | 42 |
| 11 | Fagiano Okayama | 29 | -3 | 39 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 29 | -2 | 37 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 29 | -4 | 36 |
| 14 | Nagoya Grampus | 29 | -7 | 32 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 28 | -12 | 32 |
| 16 | FC Tokyo | 28 | -12 | 31 |
| 17 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 29 | -12 | 25 |
| 18 | Shonan Bellmare | 29 | -24 | 25 |
| 19 | Yokohama FC | 29 | -17 | 24 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 29 | -22 | 20 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Koya Kitagawa | 9 | 28 | 0 |
| 19 | Kai Matsuzaki | 4 | 25 | 4 |
| 33 | Takashi Inui | 2 | 28 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Kai Matsuzaki | 4 | 25 | 4 |
| 98 | Matheus Bueno | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| 7 | Capixaba | 2 | 22 | 2 |