Cerezo Osaka
10th in Japanese J.League2025 Fixtures
SHI
CER
CER
KAW
OKA
CER
NAG
CER
CER
KYO
KAN
CER
CER
KRE
AVF
CER
CER
SAN
CER
VIS
ZEL
CER
CER
ALB
SHO
CER
CER
GAM
CER
TYKV
FCT
CER
CER
SHI
URA
CER
CER
AVF
KAW
CER
CER
YOK
VIS
CER
KYO
CER
CER
ZEL
TYKV
CER
CER
FCT
Dion Cools becomes first Malaysian to join Japanese top-flight club with Cerezo Osaka move
Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club.
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
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?
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 35 | +24 | 67 |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 35 | +22 | 66 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 35 | +22 | 62 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 35 | +15 | 62 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 35 | +13 | 59 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 35 | +14 | 57 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 35 | +15 | 56 |
| 8 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 35 | +4 | 53 |
| 9 | Gamba Osaka | 35 | -4 | 53 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 35 | +4 | 49 |
| 11 | FC Tokyo | 35 | -8 | 45 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 35 | -4 | 44 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 35 | -5 | 44 |
| 14 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 35 | -14 | 42 |
| 15 | Fagiano Okayama | 35 | -9 | 41 |
| 16 | Nagoya Grampus | 35 | -10 | 40 |
| 17 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 35 | -5 | 37 |
| 18 | Yokohama FC | 35 | -18 | 32 |
| 19 | Shonan Bellmare | 35 | -30 | 26 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 35 | -26 | 23 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Rafael Ratão | 15 | 33 | 3 |
| 77 | Lucas Fernande.. | 7 | 32 | 15 |
| 13 | Motohiko Nakaj.. | 5 | 33 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Lucas Fernande.. | 15 | 32 | 7 |
| 9 | Rafael Ratão | 3 | 33 | 15 |
| 11 | Thiago | 3 | 31 | 4 |