Top Scorers J1 League 2022
See the complete top scorers for J1 League 2022 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The J1 League season 2022 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 |
Thiago Santana
Shimizu S-pulse
|
Brazil | 32 | 14 | 0.52 | 7.21 |
| 2 |
S. Machino
Shonan Bellmare
|
Japan | 26 | 13 | 0.43 | 7.15 |
| 3 |
Marcinho
Kawasaki Frontale
|
Brazil | 30 | 12 | 0.40 | 6.95 |
| 4 |
Adaílton
FC Tokyo
|
Brazil | 35 | 12 | 0.39 | 7.08 |
| 5 |
A. Ienaga
Kawasaki Frontale
|
Japan | 39 | 12 | 0.35 | 7.23 |
| 6 |
Anderson Lopes
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Brazil | 32 | 11 | 0.39 | 7.12 |
| 7 |
Léo Ceará
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Brazil | 30 | 11 | 0.35 | 6.92 |
| 8 |
Y. Yamagishi
Avispa Fukuoka
|
Japan | 32 | 10 | 0.29 | 7.01 |
| 9 |
T. Nishimura
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Japan | 29 | 10 | 0.37 | 6.99 |
| 10 |
A. Ueda
Kashima
|
Japan | 27 | 10 | 0.56 | 7.13 |
| 11 |
M. Mitsuta
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
Japan | 26 | 9 | 0.31 | 7.30 |
| 12 |
Arthur Caíke
Kashima
|
Brazil | 33 | 9 | 0.31 | 6.94 |
| 13 |
P. Utaka
Kyoto Sanga
|
Nigeria | 41 | 9 | 0.31 | 6.84 |
| 14 |
M. Hosoya
Kashiwa Reysol
|
Japan | 24 | 8 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
| 15 |
Élber
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
Brazil | 33 | 8 | 0.28 | 7.05 |
| 16 |
T. Miyashiro
Sagan Tosu
|
Japan | 25 | 8 | 0.36 | 6.95 |
| 17 |
R. Aoki
Consadole Sapporo
|
Japan | 29 | 8 | 0.26 | 6.82 |
| 18 |
T. Morishima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
Japan | 28 | 8 | 0.26 | 7.16 |
| 19 |
Mateus
Nagoya Grampus
|
Brazil | 31 | 8 | 0.27 | 7.27 |
| 20 |
D. Moberg Karlsson
Urawa
|
Sweden | 31 | 8 | 0.40 | 6.78 |
Statistics from the season 2022
Season's best goalscorer
Thiago Santana won the top scorer title with 14 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in J1 League 2022
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 2022 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, 2022 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 2022
Thiago Santana won the top scorer title in J1 League season 2022 with a total of 14 goals. He played for Shimizu S-pulse and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner Thiago Santana scored 14 goals during the 2022 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 2022.
Apart from the winner Thiago Santana, S. Machino (13 goals) and Marcinho (12 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.