Top Scorers J1 League 2021
See the complete top scorers for J1 League 2021 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The J1 League season 2021 offered an intense battle for the top scorer title. Here you will find the complete goal statistics for the season, including top scorers, total goal production and how the league developed in terms of goals that year.
| Position | Player & Team | Nationality | Age | Goals | Goals per match | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Leandro Damião
Kawasaki Frontale
|
Brazil | 35 | 23 | 0.66 | 7.26 |
| 2 |
D. Maeda
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Japan | 28 | 23 | 0.64 | 7.11 |
| 3 |
K. Furuhashi
Vissel Kobe
|
Japan | 30 | 15 | 0.71 | 7.45 |
| 4 |
A. Ueda
Kashima
|
Japan | 27 | 14 | 0.48 | 6.96 |
| 5 |
Diego Oliveira
FC Tokyo
|
Brazil | 35 | 13 | 0.37 | 7.06 |
| 6 |
Patric
Gamba Osaka
|
Brazil | 38 | 13 | 0.39 | 7.04 |
| 7 |
Thiago Santana
Shimizu S-pulse
|
Brazil | 32 | 12 | 0.32 | 6.94 |
| 8 |
A. Onaiwu
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Japan | 30 | 12 | 0.60 | 7.17 |
| 9 |
Anderson Lopes
Consadole Sapporo
|
Brazil | 32 | 12 | 0.86 | 7.24 |
| 10 |
Y. Kobayashi
Kawasaki Frontale
|
Japan | 38 | 10 | 0.30 | 6.86 |
| 11 |
R. Araki
Kashima
|
Japan | 23 | 10 | 0.28 | 7.05 |
| 12 |
Léo Ceará
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Brazil | 30 | 10 | 0.37 | 7.18 |
| 13 |
Adaílton
FC Tokyo
|
Brazil | 35 | 9 | 0.24 | 6.85 |
| 14 |
K. Junker
Urawa
|
Denmark | 31 | 9 | 0.43 | 6.97 |
| 15 |
K. Yamashita
Sagan Tosu
|
Japan | 29 | 9 | 0.26 | 6.84 |
| 16 |
Marcos Júnior
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Brazil | 32 | 9 | 0.27 | 7.01 |
| 17 |
K. Mitoma
Kawasaki Frontale
|
Japan | 28 | 8 | 0.40 | 7.17 |
| 18 |
Y. Kakita
Tokushima Vortis
|
Japan | 28 | 8 | 0.22 | 6.77 |
| 19 |
N. Sakai
Sagan Tosu
|
Japan | 33 | 8 | 0.28 | 6.85 |
| 20 |
Y. Machida
Oita Trinita
|
Japan | 36 | 8 | 0.25 | 6.98 |
Statistics from the season 2021
Season's best goalscorer
Leandro Damião won the top scorer title with 23 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in J1 League 2021
The season was characterised by goal production that clearly reflected the teams' offensive playing styles and strategies. Several matches contained decisive individual performances.
Leading teams' goalscorers
A number of teams had goalscorers who consistently delivered important goals in key matches throughout the season.
Historical context
The season 2021 was characterised by a high offensive tempo and strong competition between the league's top clubs. Several teams showed stable goal production while the best goalscorers maintained a consistent level throughout the year.
Many matches were decided by individual performances and several new names established themselves at the top of the scorer charts. The season left clear marks in the league's modern history.
In terms of goal production, 2021 differed from both preceding and subsequent seasons, making the top scorer list extra interesting to analyze from a historical perspective.
Related seasons in J1 League
Frequently asked questions about top scorers 2021
Leandro Damião won the top scorer title in J1 League season 2021 with a total of 23 goals. He played for Kawasaki Frontale and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner Leandro Damião scored 23 goals during the 2021 season, which was enough to take home the top scorer title in J1 League.
Yokohama F. Marinos had the most players (4) among the top 20 goalscorers in J1 League season 2021.
Apart from the winner Leandro Damião, D. Maeda (23 goals) and K. Furuhashi (15 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.