J1 Top Scorers 2026
The J1 2026 scoring leaderboard. TOP 50 players ranked by goals, with appearances and average match rating alongside. Updated daily from the latest match data.
Key takeaways
- Current J1 top scorer: Léo Ceará with 12 goals.
- Rankings update nightly from the SportMonks fixture pipeline.
- Minimum appearances threshold scales with season progress.
| # | Player | Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | R | KYO | 15 | 7 |
| 12 | E | KAW | 15 | 7 |
| 13 | R | FCT | 19 | 6 |
| 14 | T | COS | 19 | 6 |
| 15 | J | YFM | 19 | 6 |
| 16 | M | FCT | 18 | 6 |
| 17 | H | GOS | 17 | 6 |
| 18 | T | NGS | 15 | 6 |
| 19 | K | FCT | 20 | 5 |
| 20 | A | HIR | 20 | 5 |
| 21 | Y | KAW | 19 | 5 |
| 22 | H | CHI | 19 | 5 |
| 23 | A | MIT | 17 | 5 |
| 24 | S | FUK | 16 | 5 |
| 25 | S | HIR | 16 | 5 |
| 26 | R | KOB | 16 | 5 |
| 27 | M | KYO | 13 | 5 |
| 28 | S | FCT | 20 | 4 |
| 29 | S | COS | 20 | 4 |
| 30 | Y | KSR | 20 | 4 |
| 31 | I | VER | 18 | 4 |
| 32 | M | HIR | 18 | 4 |
| 33 | Y | COS | 18 | 4 |
| 34 | Y | FUK | 17 | 4 |
| 35 | Y | KOB | 15 | 4 |
| 36 | Y | KOB | 15 | 4 |
| 37 | Y | MCD | 12 | 4 |
| 38 | T | VER | 11 | 4 |
| 39 | N | KAS | 20 | 3 |
| 40 | S | HIR | 20 | 3 |
| 41 | A | OKA | 20 | 3 |
| 42 | K | FCT | 20 | 3 |
| 43 | M | KSR | 20 | 3 |
| 44 | R | URA | 19 | 3 |
| 45 | Y | KSR | 19 | 3 |
| 46 | K | KOB | 19 | 3 |
| 47 | K | HIR | 19 | 3 |
| 48 | J | KYO | 18 | 3 |
| 49 | T | OKA | 18 | 3 |
| 50 | S | HIR | 18 | 3 |
J1 Top Scorers FAQ
How often is this ranking updated?
Every night. The list reflects the most recent completed J-League fixtures, typically available by the morning after kickoff.
What is the minimum match requirement?
A player needs at least floor(matchdays / 3) appearances (minimum 1). The threshold adjusts with season progress so early-season and full-season rankings stay meaningful.
Where can I see more detailed stats?
Click any player row to open their profile page with full season splits, per-90 output, and recent-form history.