J1 Top Scorers 2026
The J1 2026 scoring leaderboard. TOP 50 players ranked by goals with JPick's Edge Score column to highlight momentum and breakout candidates. Updated daily from the latest match data.
Key takeaways
- Current J1 top scorer: Léo Ceará with 10 goals.
- Rankings update nightly from the API-Football fixture pipeline.
- Minimum appearances threshold scales with season progress.
| # | Player | Team | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | T | COS | 17 | 6 | — |
| 12 | M | NGS | 16 | 6 | — |
| 13 | T | NGS | 15 | 6 | — |
| 14 | H | GOS | 15 | 6 | — |
| 15 | K | FCT | 18 | 5 | — |
| 16 | A | HIR | 18 | 5 | — |
| 17 | Y | KAW | 17 | 5 | — |
| 18 | R | FCT | 17 | 5 | — |
| 19 | M | FCT | 16 | 5 | — |
| 20 | M | KYO | 13 | 5 | — |
| 21 | R | KYO | 13 | 5 | — |
| 22 | S | FCT | 18 | 4 | — |
| 23 | S | COS | 18 | 4 | — |
| 24 | Y | KSR | 18 | 4 | — |
| 25 | J | YFM | 17 | 4 | — |
| 26 | Y | COS | 17 | 4 | — |
| 27 | I | VER | 16 | 4 | — |
| 28 | A | MIT | 16 | 4 | — |
| 29 | R | URA | 15 | 4 | — |
| 30 | S | FUK | 14 | 4 | — |
| 31 | R | KOB | 14 | 4 | — |
| 32 | Y | KOB | 13 | 4 | — |
| 33 | T | VER | 11 | 4 | — |
| 34 | Y | MCD | 10 | 4 | — |
| 35 | A | OKA | 18 | 3 | — |
| 36 | S | HIR | 18 | 3 | — |
| 37 | K | FCT | 18 | 3 | — |
| 38 | M | KSR | 18 | 3 | — |
| 39 | R | URA | 17 | 3 | — |
| 40 | K | KOB | 17 | 3 | — |
| 41 | T | OKA | 17 | 3 | — |
| 42 | S | MCD | 17 | 3 | — |
| 43 | H | CHI | 17 | 3 | — |
| 44 | K | HIR | 17 | 3 | — |
| 45 | S | HIR | 16 | 3 | — |
| 46 | T | MCD | 15 | 3 | — |
| 47 | R | HIR | 15 | 3 | — |
| 48 | W | OKA | 15 | 3 | 61NEXT |
| 49 | S | HIR | 14 | 3 | — |
| 50 | Y | SHI | 11 | 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 Edge Score history.