Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka

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?

Kagawa on target as Cerezo put four past Consadole Kagawa on target as Cerezo put four past Consadole

Shinji Kagawa bagged his second goal of the season to cap off an emphatic win for Cerezo Osaka over Consadole Sapporo in the J1 League on Saturday evening.

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 Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Cerezo Osaka 10 +6 19
2 Machida Zelvia 10 +3 19
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. 10 +9 18
4 Vissel Kobe 10 +7 17
5 Kashima Antlers 10 +1 16
6 Nagoya Grampus 10 0 16
7 Yokohama F. Marin.. 9 +3 15
8 FC Tokyo 10 +2 15
9 Gamba Osaka 10 0 15
10 Urawa Red Diamond.. 10 +1 14
11 Kashiwa Reysol 9 +1 14
12 Jubilo Iwata 10 +2 13
13 Avispa Fukuoka 10 -1 12
14 Albirex Niigata 10 -3 12
15 Tokyo Verdy 1969 10 -1 10
16 Kawasaki Frontale 10 -1 9
17 Kyoto Sanga 10 -5 9
18 Sagan Tosu 10 -7 8
19 Shonan Bellmare 10 -6 7
20 Consadole Sapporo 10 -11 7
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Léo Pereira 5 8 0
14 Funaki Kakeru 1 8 0
10 Shunta Tanaka 1 8 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
14 Funaki Kakeru 0 8 1
10 Shunta Tanaka 0 8 1
21 Kim Jin-Hyeon 0 8 0