2017 in Japanese football

Last updated
2017 season
J1, J2, J3 Kawasaki Frontale
Shonan Bellmare
Blaublitz Akita
J.League Cup Cerezo Osaka
Top goalscorerJ1 – Yu Kobayashi (Kawasaki Frontale, 23 goals)
J2 – Ibba Laajab (Yokohama FC, 24)
J3 – Noriaki Fujimoto (Kagoshima United FC, 24)
←  2016
2018  →

Japanese football in 2017.

Promotion and relegation

Teams relegated from J1 League

Teams promoted to J1 League

Teams relegated from J2 League

Teams promoted to J2 League

Teams relegated from J3 League

No relegation to the Japan Football League

Teams promoted to J3 League

Teams promoted to Japan Football League

J1 League

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Kawasaki Frontale (C)3421947132+3972 Champions League group stage
2 Kashima Antlers 3423385331+2272
3 Cerezo Osaka 3419696543+2263
4 Kashiwa Reysol 3418884933+1662 Champions League play-off round [lower-alpha 1]
5 Yokohama F. Marinos 3417894536+959
6 Júbilo Iwata 34161085030+2058
7 Urawa Red Diamonds 34147136454+1049
8 Sagan Tosu 34138134144−347
9 Vissel Kobe 34135164045−544
10 Gamba Osaka 341110134841+743
11 Consadole Sapporo 34127153947−843
12 Vegalta Sendai 34118154453−941
13 FC Tokyo 341010143742−540
14 Shimizu S-Pulse 34810163654−1834
15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3489173249−1733
16 Ventforet Kofu (R)34711162339−1632Relegation to 2018 J2 League
17 Albirex Niigata (R)3477202860−3228
18 Omiya Ardija (R)34510192860−3225
Source: Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ↑ The winner of the 2017 Emperor's Cup qualified for the Group Stage of the 2018 AFC Champions League. Since the Emperor's Cup winner Cerezo Osaka had already qualified for the AFC Champions League, the play-off round spot was awarded to the fourth-placed team.

J2 League

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1 Shonan Bellmare (C, P)42241175836+2283Promotion to 2018 J1 League
2 V-Varen Nagasaki (P)42248105941+1880
3 Nagoya Grampus (O, P)42236138565+2075Qualification for promotion playoffs [lower-alpha 1]
4 Avispa Fukuoka 422111105436+1874
5 Tokyo Verdy 422010126449+1570
6 JEF United Chiba 42208147058+1268
7 Tokushima Vortis 421813117145+2667
8 Matsumoto Yamaga 42199146145+1666
9 Oita Trinita 421713125850+864
10 Yokohama FC 421712136049+1163
11 Montedio Yamagata 421417114547−259
12 Kyoto Sanga 421415135547+857
13 Fagiano Okayama 421316134449−555
14 Mito HollyHock 421412164548−354
15 Ehime FC 42149195468−1451
16 Machida Zelvia 421117145353050
17 Zweigen Kanazawa 421310194967−1849
18 FC Gifu 421113185668−1246
19 Kamatamare Sanuki 42814204161−2038
20 Renofa Yamaguchi 42115264869−2138
21 Roasso Kumamoto 42910233659−2337
22 Thespakusatsu Gunma (R)4255323288−5620Relegation to 2018 J3 League
Updated to match(es) played on 28 November 2017. Source: 2017 MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE League table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ↑ Only teams that meet J1 license criteria can participate in promotion playoffs. If one or more teams fail to meet the criteria, only eligible teams that finished 3rd to 6th will participate and no replacement teams will be added.

J3 League

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion
1 Blaublitz Akita (C)3218775331+2261
2 Tochigi SC (P)32161244424+2060Promotion to 2018 J2 League
3 Azul Claro Numazu 32161156027+3359
4 Kagoshima United 32174114937+1255
5 Nagano Parceiro 32131183425+950
6 FC Ryukyu 32131184436+850
7 Fujieda MYFC 32121195043+747
8 Kataller Toyama 32138113733+447
9 Giravanz Kitakyushu 32137124437+746
10 Fukushima United 32134153943−443
11 FC Tokyo U-23 32127133647−1143
12 SC Sagamihara 32912113441−739
13 Cerezo Osaka U-23 32811133943−435
14 YSCC Yokohama 3288164154−1332
15 Grulla Morioka 3278173249−1729
16 Gamba Osaka U-23 3275203165−3426
17 Gainare Tottori 3249193163−3221
Source: 2017 MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE League table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4th) head-to-head results; 5th) disciplinary points; 6th) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Japan Football League

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Honda FC (C)3021727220+5270 [lower-alpha 1]
2 ReinMeer Aomori 30171034428+1661
3 Sony Sendai 3018576436+2859
4 FC Osaka 3016775932+2755
5 Vanraure Hachinohe 3015694131+1051
6 FC Imabari 30121265436+1848
7 Nara Club 301010104151−1040
8 Honda Lock 3097143646−1034
9 Maruyasu Okazaki 3097143546−1134
10 Ryutsu Keizai Dragons 30810123851−1334
11 Tokyo Musashino City 3089134447−333
12 Veertien Mie 3078153546−1129
13 MIO Biwako Shiga 3069153351−1827
14 Verspah Oita 30512132746−1927
15 Briobecca Urayasu (R)3068162446−2226Relegation to 2018 Regional Leagues
16 Tochigi Uva (R)3059162256−3424
Updated to match(es) played on 13 November 2017. Source: JFL website (in Japanese)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Disciplinary points; 6) Draw
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ↑ To qualify for promotion, a club must hold a 100 Year Plan status, obtain J3 license (marked in bold in the table), and finish both in the top 4 of the JFL, and either 1st or 2nd among the promotion-eligible clubs.

Regional Leagues

National team (Men)

Results

November 3 (3-23) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Round 3 United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg0–2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al Ain, UAE
19:30  UTC+4 Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
  • Kubo Soccerball shade.svg14'
  • Konno Soccerball shade.svg52'
Stadium: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
Attendance: 23,725
Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)
June 7 2017 Kirin Challenge Cup Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1−1Flag of Syria.svg  Syria Flag of Japan.svg Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan
19:30 JST
Report (PDF)
Stadium: Ajinomoto Stadium
Attendance: 43,608
Referee: Daniel Stefański (Poland)
October 6 2017 Kirin Challenge Cup Japan  Flag of Japan.svg2−1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Flag of Japan.svg Toyota, Japan
19:30 JST
Report (PDF)
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 38,461
Referee: Liu Kwok Man (Hong Kong)
October 10 2017 Kirin Challenge Cup Japan  Flag of Japan.svg3−3Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama, Japan
19:30 JST
Report (PDF)
Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Attendance: 47,420
Referee: Peter Green (Australia)
October 11 (11-10) International friendly Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1–3Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Flag of France.svg Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
13:00  UTC+1 Makino Soccerball shade.svg63' Report (ESPN)
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Attendance: 16,922
Referee: Benoît Bastien (France)
February 11 (11-14) International friendly Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg1–0Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bruges, Belgium
20:45  UTC+1 Lukaku Soccerball shade.svg72' Report (ESPN)
Report (UEFA) 		Stadium: Jan Breydel Stadium
Attendance: 21,000
Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
September 12 (12-09) 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Final Round Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1–0Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea Flag of Japan.svg Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan
19:15  UTC+9 Ideguchi Soccerball shade.svg90+3' Report Stadium: Ajinomoto Stadium
Attendance: 20,806 [3]
Referee: Chris Beath (Australia) [3]
December 12 (12-12) 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Final Round Japan  Flag of Japan.svg2–1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of Japan.svg Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan
19:15  UTC+9 Kobayashi Soccerball shade.svg84'
Shōji Soccerball shade.svg88'		 Report Yu Dabao Soccerball shade.svg90+3' (pen.)Stadium: Ajinomoto Stadium
Attendance: 17,220 [4]
Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore) [4]


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Contents

Players statistics

Player-201603.2303.2806.0706.1308.3109.0510.0610.1011.1011.1412.0912.1212.162017Total
Shinji Okazaki 106(49)OO(1)O-OO-------5(1)111(50)
Makoto Hasebe 104(2)----O---O----2(0)106(2)
Yuto Nagatomo 91(3)OOOOOOOOOO---10(0)101(3)
Yasuyuki Konno 87(2)O(1)-O(1)O------OOO6(2)93(4)
Keisuke Honda 86(36)OOOO-O-------5(0)91(36)
Shinji Kagawa 84(27)OO(1)O---OO(1)-----5(2)89(29)
Eiji Kawashima 72(0)OOOOOOO-OO---9(0)81(0)
Maya Yoshida 71(9)OO(1)OOOOO-OO---9(1)80(10)
Hiroshi Kiyotake 42(5)-O-----------1(0)43(5)
Masato Morishige 39(2)OO-----------2(0)41(2)
Hiroki Sakai 32(0)OOOOOOO-OO---9(0)41(0)
Gotoku Sakai 32(0)-O-O---O-O---4(0)36(0)
Hotaru Yamaguchi 30(2)OOO-OOO-OO---8(0)38(2)
Tomoaki Makino 24(2)------OOO(1)O---4(1)28(3)
Genki Haraguchi 20(6)OOOOOO-OOO---9(0)29(6)
Takashi Inui 19(2)--O-O-OOOO---6(0)25(2)
Yoshinori Muto 19(2)------OO-----2(0)21(2)
Takashi Usami 18(3)-O-----------1(0)19(3)
Yuya Osako 17(5)O-OO(1)O-O(1)OOO---8(2)25(7)
Gaku Shibasaki 13(3)-----O-------1(0)14(3)
Takuma Asano 10(2)--O-O(1)OOOOO---7(1)17(3)
Mu Kanazaki 10(2)----------O--1(0)11(2)
Yu Kobayashi 8(0)----------OO(1)O(1)3(2)11(2)
Wataru Endo 7(0)---O--OOO----4(0)11(0)
Kengo Kawamata 5(1)----------OOO3(0)8(1)
Yuki Kobayashi 2(1)------OO-----2(0)4(1)
Yuya Kubo 2(0)O(1)O(1)OOOOO-OO---9(2)11(2)
Gen Shoji 2(0)--OOOO-O--OO(1)O8(1)10(1)
Masaaki Higashiguchi 2(0)-------O---O-2(0)4(0)
Ryota Morioka 2(0)--------OO---2(0)4(0)
Shogo Taniguchi 2(0)----------O--1(0)3(0)
Yojiro Takahagi 2(0)----------O--1(0)3(0)
Shu Kurata 1(0)O-OO--O(1)O(1)--OOO8(2)9(2)
Ryota Oshima 1(0)-----------O-1(0)2(0)
Yosuke Ideguchi 0(0)--OOO(1)OOOOOO(1)OO11(2)11(2)
Kenyu Sugimoto 0(0)-----OOO(1)OO---5(1)5(1)
Shintaro Kurumaya 0(0)-------O--O-O3(0)3(0)
Junya Ito 0(0)----------OOO3(0)3(0)
Hiroyuki Abe 0(0)----------OOO3(0)3(0)
Kosuke Nakamura 0(0)----------O-O2(0)2(0)
Naomichi Ueda 0(0)-----------OO2(0)2(0)
Genta Miura 0(0)-----------OO2(0)2(0)
Shoma Doi 0(0)-----------OO2(0)2(0)
Kazuki Nagasawa 0(0)---------O---1(0)1(0)
Sei Muroya 0(0)----------O--1(0)1(0)
Shuto Yamamoto 0(0)-----------O-1(0)1(0)
Kento Misao 0(0)------------O1(0)1(0)

National team (Women)

Results

2017.03.01 Japan 1–2 Spain Portugal
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2017.03.03 Japan 2–0 Iceland Portugal
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2017.03.06 Japan 2–0 Norway Portugal
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2017.03.08 Japan 2–3 Netherlands Portugal
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2017.06.13 Japan 1–1 Belgium Belgium
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2017.07.27 Japan 1–1 Brazil United States
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2017.07.30 Japan 2–4 Australia United States
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Players statistics

Player-201603.0103.0303.0603.0804.0906.0906.1307.2707.3008.0310.2211.2412.0812.1112.152017Total
Mizuho Sakaguchi 103(28)O-OOOOOO-OOOOOO13(0)116(28)
Rumi Utsugi 90(5)OOOOO--OOOOOOOO13(0)103(5)
Saki Kumagai 81(0)OOOOOOO---OO---9(0)90(0)
Aya Sameshima 72(4)OOOO-OOO-OOOOOO13(0)85(4)
Yuika Sugasawa 39(10)-----OO(1)O------O4(1)43(11)
Mana Iwabuchi 37(8)-O--------OO(2)O(1)OO6(3)43(11)
Emi Nakajima 31(7)OOOOOOOOOOO(1)OO(1)OO15(2)46(9)
Yuri Kawamura 29(2)-OOO-----------3(0)32(2)
Erina Yamane 21(0)O-----O--------2(0)23(0)
Kumi Yokoyama 13(5)O(1)OO(2)O(1)O(1)O(1)OOOOO----11(6)24(11)
Rika Masuya 13(3)O--O-----------2(0)15(3)
Hikaru Naomoto 8(0)----OOOOO--O-O-7(0)15(0)
Mina Tanaka 6(1)OOOOO(1)OOOO(1)OO(1)-O(1)O(1)O14(5)20(6)
Ayaka Yamashita 6(0)-O-O-O-O-O-----5(0)11(0)
Ami Sugita 5(2)------O--------1(0)6(2)
Yu Nakasato 3(0)OOOOOOO-OOOO-OO13(0)16(0)
Mayu Sasaki 3(0)O-OOO-O--------5(0)8(0)
Sonoko Chiba 3(0)-OO------------2(0)5(0)
Hikari Takagi 1(0)OOOOOOOOO--OO-O12(0)13(0)
Shiori Miyake 1(0)----------OOOOO5(0)6(0)
Yuka Momiki 0(0)OOOOO(1)OOO(1)O(1)OO-OOO14(3)14(3)
Yui Hasegawa 0(0)OO(2)OOOOOOOOOOO--13(2)13(2)
Sakiko Ikeda 0(0)--O-O---O-OOOOO8(0)8(0)
Ayumi Oya 0(0)----OOOOO--OOO-8(0)8(0)
Rin Sumida 0(0)----OO--OO-O-OO7(0)7(0)
Miho Manya 0(0)-------OOOOOOO-7(0)7(0)
Nana Ichise 0(0)----OOOOOO-----6(0)6(0)
Madoka Haji 0(0)--------OOOOO-O6(0)6(0)
Hikaru Kitagawa 0(0)OO-----OOO-----5(0)5(0)
Kaede Nakamura 0(0)-OOO-----------3(0)3(0)
Mami Ueno 0(0)----O-----OO---3(0)3(0)
Shiho Tomari 0(0)-------O-O-----2(0)2(0)
Riho Sakamoto 0(0)--------O------1(0)1(0)

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