J1 League Top scorers - Japan 2008
The winning top scorer in J1 League, Japan (or J.League Division 1 as the league was called back then) during the season 2008 was Marquinhos with 21 goals scored. Below you find the list of the highest goal scorers during the season. You can also find all hat-tricks scored during the season.
J1 League best goal scorers 2008
Below is the final top scorer list for the J1 League (J.League Division 1) 2008, including the 20 players who scored the most goals during the season.
| # | Player, Team | Nationality | Age | GoalsGoals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Marquinhos Kashima Antlers |
Brazil | 32 | 21 |
| 2. |
Davi Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo |
Brazil | 24 | 16 |
| 3. |
Atsushi Yanagisawa Kyoto Sanga |
Japan | 31 | 14 |
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Jong Tae-se Kawasaki Frontale |
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24 | 14 |
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| 5. |
Alessandro Albirex Niigata |
Brazil | 26 | 13 |
| 6. |
Frode Johnsen Nagoya Grampus |
Norway | 34 | 12 |
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Juninho Kawasaki Frontale |
Brazil | 31 | 12 |
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Shingo Akamine FC Tokyo |
Japan | 24 | 12 |
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| 9. |
Caboré FC Tokyo |
Brazil | 28 | 11 |
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Diego Souza Tokyo Verdy |
Brazil | 24 | 11 |
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Edmilson Urawa Red Diamonds |
Brazil | 26 | 11 |
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Marcus Tulio Tanaka Urawa Red Diamonds |
Japan | 27 | 11 |
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Seiichiro Maki JEF United Chiba |
Japan | 28 | 11 |
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Yoshito Okubo Vissel Kobe |
Japan | 26 | 11 |
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Yoshizumi Ogawa Nagoya Grampus |
Japan | 24 | 11 |
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| 16. |
Baré Gamba Osaka |
Brazil | 26 | 10 |
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Hiroyuki Taniguchi Kawasaki Frontale |
Japan | 23 | 10 |
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Minoru Suganuma Kashiwa Reysol |
Japan | 23 | 10 |
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Shinji Okazaki Shimizu S-Pulse |
Japan | 22 | 10 |
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| 20. |
Gilsinho Júbilo Iwata |
Brazil | 24 | 9 |
Scored hat-tricks in J1 League, season 2008
In total there were 4 scored hat-tricks during the season 2008 in J1 League, Japan. All players scoring these hat-tricks (or more than 3 goals), and the matches they scored it in, are listed here.
| Player, Team | Match | GoalsGoals |
|---|---|---|
| Ryoichi Maeda Júbilo Iwata |
Júbilo Iwata - Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 5-0 Sun 5 october 2008 |
3 7', 32', 36' |
| Yusuke Murakami Kashiwa Reysol |
Omiya Ardija - Kashiwa Reysol 0-4 Sat 4 october 2008 |
3 10', 14', 44' |
| Marcus Tulio Tanaka Urawa Red Diamonds |
Urawa Red Diamonds - Tokyo Verdy 3-2 Thu 17 july 2008 |
3 23', 36', 58' |
| Leandro Vissel Kobe |
Vissel Kobe - Kawasaki Frontale 4-1 Sat 15 march 2008 |
3 9', 54', 70' |
6 December 2008 was the last match day for this season in J1 League (J.League Division 1), The league kicked off 8 March 2008. More information and the winning top scorers in J1 League between the seasons 2000-2025 here.