Vissel Kobe
1st in Japanese J.League2025 Schedule
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Japanese J1 League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 24 | +12 | 46 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 24 | +12 | 44 |
| 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 24 | +10 | 44 |
| 4 | Kyoto Sanga | 24 | +11 | 42 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 24 | +11 | 42 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 24 | +9 | 40 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 24 | +12 | 38 |
| 8 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 23 | +8 | 37 |
| 9 | Cerezo Osaka | 24 | +4 | 34 |
| 10 | Gamba Osaka | 24 | -2 | 34 |
| 11 | Avispa Fukuoka | 23 | -2 | 31 |
| 12 | Fagiano Okayama | 24 | -2 | 30 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 24 | -3 | 30 |
| 14 | FC Tokyo | 24 | -7 | 29 |
| 15 | Nagoya Grampus | 24 | -5 | 28 |
| 16 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 24 | -9 | 28 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 24 | -17 | 24 |
| 18 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 24 | -9 | 21 |
| 19 | Yokohama FC | 24 | -16 | 19 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 24 | -17 | 19 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Taisei Miyashi.. | 9 | 20 | 3 |
| 27 | Erik | 7 | 18 | 3 |
| 13 | Daiju Sasaki | 4 | 24 | 6 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Daiju Sasaki | 6 | 24 | 4 |
| 9 | Taisei Miyashi.. | 3 | 20 | 9 |
| 27 | Erik | 3 | 18 | 7 |