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Japanese J1 League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 38 | +27 | 76 |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 38 | +26 | 75 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 38 | +22 | 68 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 38 | +18 | 68 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 38 | +13 | 64 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 38 | +14 | 60 |
| 7 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 38 | +6 | 59 |
| 8 | Kawasaki Frontale | 38 | +10 | 57 |
| 9 | Gamba Osaka | 38 | -2 | 57 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 38 | +3 | 52 |
| 11 | FC Tokyo | 38 | -7 | 50 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 38 | -4 | 48 |
| 13 | Fagiano Okayama | 38 | -9 | 45 |
| 14 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 38 | -10 | 44 |
| 15 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 38 | -1 | 43 |
| 16 | Nagoya Grampus | 38 | -12 | 43 |
| 17 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 38 | -18 | 43 |
| 18 | Yokohama FC | 38 | -18 | 35 |
| 19 | Shonan Bellmare | 38 | -27 | 32 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 38 | -31 | 24 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Taisei Miyashi.. | 11 | 34 | 4 |
| 27 | Erik | 9 | 29 | 4 |
| 10 | Yuya Osako | 7 | 31 | 3 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Daiju Sasaki | 6 | 31 | 5 |
| 9 | Taisei Miyashi.. | 4 | 34 | 11 |
| 27 | Erik | 4 | 29 | 9 |