Shimizu S-Pulse
13th in Japanese J.League2026 Schedule
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ZEL
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MITO
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JEF
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YOK
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OKA
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Japanese J1 League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 12 | +20 | 27 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 12 | +19 | 27 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 12 | +19 | 26 |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 12 | +6 | 25 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 12 | +7 | 23 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | +7 | 22 |
| 7 | Urawa Red Diamond.. | 12 | -2 | 21 |
| 8 | Kashima Antlers | 12 | +4 | 20 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marin.. | 12 | +4 | 18 |
| 10 | Fagiano Okayama | 12 | -2 | 16 |
| 11 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | -4 | 14 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | -7 | 14 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 | -10 | 14 |
| 14 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 12 | -4 | 12 |
| 15 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | -7 | 11 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 12 | -8 | 10 |
| 17 | Mito Hollyhock | 12 | -10 | 9 |
| 18 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 12 | -12 | 8 |
| 19 | Avispa Fukuoka | 12 | -8 | 7 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichiha.. | 12 | -12 | 7 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Oh Se-Hun | 7 | 19 | 1 |
| 19 | Kosuke Kinoshi.. | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 13 | Ryo Germain | 3 | 16 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Yutaka Yoshida | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| 9 | Oh Se-Hun | 1 | 19 | 7 |
| 24 | Hidehiro Sugai | 1 | 18 | 0 |