The J.League Best Young Player (formerly known as the "J.League Rookie of the Year" from 1993 to 2019) is awarded by the J.League to the most outstanding rookie of the season. To be considered a rookie, a player must be in his first professional year of football (domestically or abroad).
Players names shown in bold were also named in the best eleven for that season.
| # | Club | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 5 |
| 2 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 |
| 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 |
| 5 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 |
| 5 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 2 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 2 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 |
| 10 | Consadole Sapporo | 1 |
| 10 | Júbilo Iwata | 1 |
| 10 | Shonan Bellmare | 1 |
| 10 | Yokohama FC | 1 |
| 10 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 |
| 10 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 |
| 10 | Albirex Niigata | 1 |
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