J1 League Possession Statistics 2026
Team rankings by average possession per game in the J1 League this season. Japan. Updated daily.
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| # | Team | Avg % | Total | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 57.35% | 1147 | 20 |
| 2 |  Kashima Antlers | 57.3% | 1146 | 20 |
| 3 |  Gamba Osaka | 56.85% | 1137 | 20 |
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 55.6% | 1112 | 20 |
| 5 |  Albirex Niigata | 54.45% | 1089 | 20 |
| 6 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 54.2% | 1084 | 20 |
| 7 |  Urawa Red Diamonds | 53.9% | 1078 | 20 |
| 8 |  Nagoya Grampus | 52.5% | 1050 | 20 |
| 9 |  Kyoto Sanga FC | 51.8% | 1036 | 20 |
| 10 |  FC Tokyo | 51.75% | 1035 | 20 |
| 11 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 51.4% | 1028 | 20 |
| 12 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 50.65% | 1013 | 20 |
| 13 |  Cerezo Osaka | 50.6% | 1012 | 20 |
| 14 |  V-Varen Nagasak | 48.39% | 871 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shonan Bellmare | 47.95% | 959 | 20 |
| 16 |  Mito Hollyhock | 47.89% | 862 | 18 |
| 17 |  JEF Utd Chiba | 47.44% | 854 | 18 |
| 18 |  Yokohama F-Marinos | 45.3% | 906 | 20 |
| 19 |  Machida Zelvia | 43.55% | 871 | 20 |
| 20 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 42.05% | 841 | 20 |
About J1 League Possession Statistics
This page shows the possession rankings for all teams in the J1 League during the current season. Teams are ranked by their average possession per game, calculated from their most recent 20 matches.
Possession statistics are a key indicator for pre-match analysis and help identify trends in team performance. Use these rankings alongside our full rankings page for deeper analysis across all leagues and stat categories.