Shimizu S-Pulse

3-2-2
5th in Japanese J.League

Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?

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Gabriel Tan

Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?

As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way

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Gabriel Tan

As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way

Team	GP	W	D	L	GD	P
Kashima Antlers	7	5	1	1	+9	16
Machida Zelvia	7	4	1	2	+3	13
Kashiwa Reysol	7	3	3	1	+2	12
Kawasaki Frontale	6	3	2	1	+7	11
Shimizu S-Pulse	7	3	2	2	+4	11
Fagiano Okayama	7	3	2	2	+3	11
Sanfrecce Hiroshima	6	3	2	1	+2	11
Kyoto Sanga	7	3	2	2	0	11
Shonan Bellmare	7	3	2	2	-1	11
Avispa Fukuoka	7	3	1	3	0	10
Gamba Osaka	7	3	1	3	-4	10
Tokyo Verdy 1969	7	2	2	3	-4	8
Urawa Red Diamonds	7	1	4	2	-2	7
Yokohama FC	7	2	1	4	-2	7
FC Tokyo	7	2	1	4	-4	7
Yokohama F. Marinos	6	1	3	2	0	6
Cerezo Osaka	7	1	3	3	-1	6
Vissel Kobe	6	1	3	2	-1	6
Nagoya Grampus	7	1	2	4	-7	5
Albirex Niigata	7	0	4	3	-4	4

Koya KitagawaF #23

Kai MatsuzakiM #19

Jelani SumiyoshiD #66

Goal Difference

4

3rd

Goals Scored

9

Tied-4th

Assists

5

Tied-9th

Goals Conceded

5

6th

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