This is an updated list of foreign players who have played for football clubs in the J.League (1993–present), including division levels J1 League, J2 League, J3 League, Japan Football League (1992-1998 (old JFL), 1999-present (new JFL)), Japanese Regional Leagues and Japan Soccer League (as of late 1960s into early 1990s) both junior careers and senior careers.
- In bold: Players who still are under contract at a Japanese club.
- As for dual citizen, nationality is listed under official registration.
- In this article, maybe there are players who are not listed, despite meeting the previously mentioned criteria.
Naturalized players
Ko Ishikawa – Honda FC, Tokyo Verdy, Nagoya Grampus – 1989–2002
Ademir Santos – Júbilo Iwata, Shimizu S-Pulse – 1987–1996- Alessandro Santos – Shimizu S-Pulse, Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus, Tochigi SC, FC Gifu – 1997–2014
- Bruno Suzuki – Albirex Niigata, Machida Zelvia, FC Gifu – 2009–2012, 2016
- Daishiro Yoshimura – Cerezo Osaka – 1967–1980
- Erikson Noguchipinto – Oita Trinita, Sagan Tosu, Kashiwa Reysol, Avispa Fukuoka, Chaneaule Koriyama, Nagano Parceiro – 2001–2009
- George Yonashiro – Tokyo Verdy – 1972–1986
- Leonardo Moreira – Japan Soccer College, Sagan Tosu, Tokyo Verdy, Tochigi SC, Giravanz Kitakyushu, Blaublitz Akita, ReinMeer Aomori, Maruyasu Okazaki – 2005–2020
- Marcus Tulio Tanaka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Mito HollyHock, Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus, Kyoto Sanga – 2001–2020
- Ruy Ramos – Tokyo Verdy, Kyoto Sanga – 1977–1998
- Wagner Lopes – Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashiwa Reysol, Honda FC, Shonan Bellmare, FC Tokyo, Avispa Fukuoka – 1987–2002
Dido Havenaar – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Tokyo Verdy, Nagoya Grampus, Júbilo Iwata, Consadole Sapporo – 1986–1998
Michael Fitzgerald – Albirex Niigata, Japan Soccer College, Zweigen Kanazawa, V-Varen Nagasaki, Kawasaki Frontale – 2008–
Edwin Uehara – Urawa Red Diamonds, Sagan Tosu – 1992–1996- Frank Romero – Mito HollyHock, Montedio Yamagata, Albirex Niigata, Machida Zelvia, Kagoshima United, Reilac Shiga – 2011–
Park Il-gyu – Fujieda MYFC, FC Korea, FC Ryukyu, Yokohama F. Marinos, Sagan Tosu – 2012–
Sergio Escudero – Urawa Red Diamonds, Kyoto Sanga, Tochigi SC – 2005–2012, 2016–2020
Daniel Schmidt – Vegalta Sendai, Roasso Kumamoto, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2014–2019- Cayman Togashi – Yokohama F. Marinos, FC Tokyo, FC Tokyo U-23, Machida Zelvia, V-Varen Nagasaki, Vegalta Sendai, Sagan Tosu – 2015–2024
Albania 
- Rudi Vata – Yokohama FC – 2003
Algeria 
- Aymen Tahar – Sagan Tosu – 2016
- Raïs M'Bolhi – FC Ryukyu – 2008–2009
Argentina 
- Abel Luciatti – Renova Yamaguchi – 2017
- Agustin Ortega – Blaublitz Akita, Esperanza SC – 2015–
- Alberto Acosta – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1996
- Carlos Mayor – Avispa Fukuoka – 1994–1996
- Claudio Úbeda – Tokyo Verdy – 2004
- Daniel Ahmed – Consadole Sapporo – 1992
- Darío Figueroa – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1996
- David Bisconti – Yokohama F. Marinos, Avispa Fukuoka, Sagan Tosu – 1993–1996, 2000–2002
- Diego Rodríguez – JEF United Chiba – 2018
- Eduardo Bustos Montoya – Avispa Fukuoka – 2000
- Félix Dalmás – Laranja Kyoto, SP Kyoto – 2010–2013
- Fernando Moner – Yokohama Flügels, Yokohama FC – 1988–1991, 1993–1994, 2002–2003
- Fernando Oliva – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1996–2001
- Flavio Zandoná – Avispa Fukuoka – 2000
- Franco Sbuttoni – Sagan Tosu – 2017
- Gustavo Zapata – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1993–1996
- Héctor Enrique – Sagan Tosu, FPI Hamamatsu – 1994–1997
- Hugo Maradona – Sagan Tosu, Avispa Fukuoka, Consadole Sapporo – 1992–1998
- Joaquín Larrivey – JEF United Chiba – 2017–2018
- Jorge Sebastián Núñez – Nagoya Grampus, Consadole Sapporo – 2005–2006
- Juan Forlín – Jubilo Iwata – 2020–2021
- Leandro Desábato – Cerezo Osaka, Vegalta Sendai – 2019–2022
- Leonardo Ramos –Renofa Yamaguchi – 2017
- Luciano Romero – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2016
- Luis Ojeda – JEF United Chiba – 2017
- Marcelo Carracedo – Avispa Fukuoka – 1997
- Marcelo Morales – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1993
- Marcelo Trivisonno – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1992–1993
- Marcelo Vidal – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2017
- Martín Vilallonga – Avispa Fukuoka – 2001
- Mauro dos Santos – Albirex Niigata – 2020
- Nahuel Cisneros – Esperanza SC – 2022
- Néstor Gorosito – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1996
- Nestor Omar Piccoli – Yokohama Flügels, Avispa Fukuoka – 1987–1990, 1992–1995
- Nicolás Orsini – Tokushima Vortis, Fagiano Okayama – 2016–2018
- Oscar Acosta – Yokohama Flügels – 1991
- Osvaldo Escudero – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1991–1992
- Pablo Bastianini – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2010–2011
- Pablo Ortega – Esperanza SC – 2016–
- Pedro Massacessi – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1995
- Pedro Pasculli – Sagan Tosu – 1994
- Pedro Troglio – Avispa Fukuoka – 1994–1996
- Ramón Díaz – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1993–1995
- Ramón Medina Bello – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1994–1995
- Raul Maldonado – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2000
- Sebastián Riep – Avispa Fukuoka – 1997
- Sergio Batista – Sagan Tosu – 1993–1994
- Sergio Escudero – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1992
- Sergio Vázquez – Avispa Fukuoka – 1997
- Silvio Rudman – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1992
- Tomás Moschión – FC Imabari – 2024–
- Victor Ferreyra – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1993
Australia 
- Adam Taggart – Cerezo Osaka – 2021–2022
- Alex Brosque – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2011–2012
- Andrew Nabbout – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2018–2019
- Aurelio Vidmar – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1998–1999
- Ben Duncan – Ehime FC – 2023–
- Ben Halloran – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2018
- Billy Celeski – Ventforet Kofu – 2016
- Billy Konstantinidis – Ventforet Kofu – 2017
- Chay Hews – Shonan Bellmare – 1999
- Diogo Ferreira – Tochigi SC – 2018
- Eddy Bosnar – JEF United Chiba, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2008–2011
- Graham Arnold – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1997–1999
- Hayden Foxe – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1998–2000
- Jade North – FC Tokyo, Consadole Sapporo – 2011–2012
- Jason Geria – JEF United Chiba – 2018–2021
- Joe Caletti – Tochigi City – 2022–2023
- Joel Griffiths – Avispa Fukuoka – 2008
- Jonas Markovski – FC Osaka – 2024–
- Joshua Kennedy – Nagoya Grampus – 2009–2014
- Lucas Neill – Omiya Ardija – 2013
- Mark Milligan – JEF United Chiba – 2010–2012
- Matthew Bingley – Vissel Kobe, JEF United Chiba – 1997–1998
- Matthew Spiranovic – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2010–2012
- Max King – Tiamo Hirakata – 2020–2021
- Miloš Degenek – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2017–2018
- Mitch Duke – Shimizu S-Pulse, Fagiano Okayama, Machida Zelvia – 2015–2018, 2021–
- Mitch Nichols – Cerezo Osaka – 2014–2015
- Mitchell Langerak – Nagoya Grampus – 2018–2024
- Mohamed Adam – FC Imabari – 2022
- Nathan Burns – FC Tokyo, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2015–2017
- Ned Zelic – JEF United Chiba, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2002–2003
- Oliver Bozanic – Ventforet Kofu – 2017
- Pierce Waring – Cerezo Osaka – 2018–2021
- Stefan Mauk – Fagiano Okayama – 2022–2023
- Stephen Laybutt – Shonan Bellmare – 1999
- Steve Corica – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2000–2001
- Tando Velaphi – Shonan Bellmare, Kochi United – 2016–2017, 2022–2023
- Thomas Deng – Urawa Red Diamonds, Albirex Niigata – 2020–2024
- Tony Popovic – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1997–2000
- Ufuk Talay – Avispa Fukuoka – 2008
Austria 
- Ivica Vastić – Nagoya Grampus – 2002–2003
- Mario Haas – JEF United Chiba – 2005–2006
- Michael Baur – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1997
- Mladen Jutrić – Ehime FC – 2019
Barbados 
- Peter Hinds – Shonan Bellmare – 1988–1989
Belarus 
- Sergei Aleinikov – Gamba Osaka – 1993–1996
Belgium 
- Jordy Croux – Avispa Fukuoka, Cerezo Osaka, Júbilo Iwata – 2021–
- Kevin Oris – Kyoto Sanga – 2017
- Lorenzo Staelens – Oita Trinita – 2001
- Thomas Vermaelen – Vissel Kobe – 2019–2021
Bolivia
- Edivaldo Hermoza – Shonan Bellmare – 2013
- Julio César Baldivieso – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1997–1998
- Víctor Hugo Antelo – Shonan Bellmare – 1990
Bosnia and Herzegovina 
- Albin Pelak – Cerezo Osaka – 2003
- Alen Avdić – Avispa Fukuoka – 2002
- Almir Turković – Cerezo Osaka – 2002
- Edin Mujčin – JEF United Chiba – 2001–2002
- Ivan Radeljić – Cerezo Osaka – 2004
- Mirko Hrgović – Gamba Osaka, JEF United Chiba – 2001, 2008
- Nermin Haskić – Omiya Ardija – 2019–2021
- Rade Bogdanović – JEF United Chiba – 1997
- Srđan Pecelj – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2002
Brazil
A
- Abuda – FC Gifu, Tokyo Verdy – 2012, 2014
- Adaílton – Júbilo Iwata, FC Tokyo, Ventforet Kofu – 2015–
- Adalto – Consadole Sapporo − 2001
- Ademilson – Yokohama F. Marinos, Gamba Osaka, Machida Zelvia – 2015–2020, 2023
- Adhemar – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2005
- Adi Rocha – Gamba Osaka – 2013
- Adiel – Urawa Red Diamonds, Shonan Bellmare – 2000, 2006–2011
- Adílson – Júbilo Iwata – 1987–1989
- Adilson Batista – Júbilo Iwata – 1997–1999
- Adriano – Cerezo Osaka, Tokushima Vortis, Ventforet Kofu – 2010, 2014, 2015
- Adriano Oliveira – Shonan Bellmare – 2009
- Adriano Pimenta – Nagoya Grampus, Yokohama FC – 2001, 2007
- Adriel – Gainare Tottori – 2019–2020
- Afonso – Gamba Osaka – 2011
- Agenor – SC Sagamihara – 2021
- Aílton – Kawasaki Frontale – 2001
- Aílton Ferraz – Kashiwa Reysol – 1993–1994
- Alair – Ventforet Kofu, Ehime FC, Kyoto Sanga – 2002–2006, 2009–2013
- Alan – Giravanz Kitakyushu, Fujieda MYFC, Dezzolla Shimane, ReinMeer Aomori – 2008–2015
- Alan Bahia – Vissel Kobe – 2009
- Alan Cariús – Kyoto Sanga – 2022–2023
- Alan Dotti – Montedio Yamagata – 1999
- Alan Mineiro – Albirex Niigata – 2012
- Alan Pinheiro – Kawasaki Frontale, Tokyo Verdy, JEF United Chiba – 2013, 2015–2020
- Alberto – Ventforet Kofu – 2007
- Alceu – Kashiwa Reysol, Consadole Sapporo, Montedio Yamagata – 2007–2010, 2015–2017
- Alcindo – Kashima Antlers, Tokyo Verdy, Consadole Sapporo – 1993–1996
- Aldro – Gamba Osaka, Yokohama Flügels, Montedio Yamagata – 1990–1997
- Alê – Cerezo Osaka – 2007–2008
- Alemão – Kyoto Sanga – 2005–2006
- Alessandro – Albirex Niigata, Kyoto Sanga – 2008, 2014
- Alessandro Cambalhota – Júbilo Iwata – 1997–1998
- Alex – Oita Trinita – 1999
- Alex – Ventforet Kofu – 2001
- Alex – Kawasaki Frontale, Avispa Fukuoka, Kashiwa Reysol, JEF United Chiba, Kashima Antlers, Tokushima Vortis, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2002–2018
- Alex Garcia – RB Omiya Ardija – 2001
- Alex Henrique – Avispa Fukuoka, Thespa Gunma, Tokyo Verdy – 2009, 2010–2012
- Alex Lopes – Cerezo Osaka – 1997
- Alex Martins – Shonan Bellmare, Fukushima United, Kagoshima United, Tochigi SC – 2012, 2016–2018
- Alex Mineiro – Kashima Antlers – 2005–2006
- Alex Muralha – Shonan Bellmare, Albirex Niigata – 2013, 2018
- Alex Oliveira – Ventforet Kofu – 2005
- Alex Rafael – Thespa Gunma – 2012
- Alexandre – Avispa Fukuoka – 2006
- Alexandre Balotelli – SC Sagamihara – 2016
- Alexandre Finazzi – RB Omiya Ardija – 2003
- Alexandre Goulart – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2006–2007
- Alexandre Lopes – Tokyo Verdy – 2002–2003
- Alexandre Torres – Nagoya Grampus – 1995–1999
- Alison – RB Omiya Ardija – 2006–2007
- Alison – Shonan Bellmare – 2015
- Allan – Reilac Shiga, Kamatamare Sanuki, Zweigen Kanazawa, Esperanza SC – 2008–2022
- Allano – Ventforet Kofu – 2019
- Allisson Ricardo – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2012
- Almir – Shonan Bellmare – 1994–1996
- Almir – Tokushima Vortis, FC Tokyo, Consadole Sapporo – 1995–1996, 1998–2001
- Álvaro – Montedio Yamagata, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2018–2020
- Amaral – FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare, Arte Takasaki, FC Kariya – 1992–2007, 2009
- Amaral – Cerezo Osaka – 2010
- Amarildo – Shonan Bellmare – 2006
- Anaílson – Tokyo Verdy – 2006
- Anderson – Yokohama FC – 2007
- Anderson – Consadole Sapporo – 2008
- Anderson Andrade – Mito HollyHock, Sagan Tosu, Shimizu S-Pulse, Yokohama FC, Roasso Kumamoto – 2006–2008, 2014–2016
- Anderson Batatais – Albirex Niigata – 2003–2004
- Anderson Carvalho – Vissel Kobe – 2012
- Anderson Chaves – Fujieda MYFC – 2023–
- Anderson Gils – Yokohama Flügels – 1997–1998
- Anderson Gonzaga – Albirex Niigata, Fagiano Okayama, Machida Zelvia – 2011–2013
- Ânderson Lima – Albirex Niigata – 2005
- Anderson Lopes – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Consadole Sapporo, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2016–2017, 2019–
- Andradina – Gamba Osaka, Oita Trinita, Albirex Niigata, Consadole Sapporo – 2000–2003
- André – Oita Trinita, Sagan Tosu – 2000
- André Bahia – Shonan Bellmare – 2015–2019
- André Neitzke – Cerezo Osaka, Tokushima Vortis – 2006–2008
- André Pinto – Kyoto Sanga – 2006–2007
- André Silva – Montedio Yamagata – 2009
- Andrei Girotto – Kyoto Sanga – 2016
- Andrey – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1993–1995
- Andrezinho – Consadole Sapporo – 2011
- Angelo – Yokohama Flügels, Kyoto Sanga, Montedio Yamagata, FC Tokyo – 1993–1998
- Anselmo Ramon – Kashiwa Reysol – 2009
- Antônio – Ventforet Kofu – 2000
- Antônio Carlos Santos – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1996–1997
- Antônio Carlos Zago – Kashiwa Reysol – 1996–1997
- Apodi – Tokyo Verdy – 2011
- Aragoney – Kawasaki Frontale – 2005
- Argel Fuchs – Tokyo Verdy – 1996–1997
- Ari – Kashima Antlers – 2005
- Arley – Sagan Tosu – 2005
- Arthur Caíke – Kashima Antlers – 2021–2023
- Arthur Maia – Kawasaki Frontale – 2015
- Arthur Silva – FC Tokyo, Yokohama FC, Kataller Toyama – 2019–
- Assis – Consadole Sapporo – 1999
- Ataliba – Vissel Kobe, Kyoto Sanga – 2002, 2008
- Augusto – Kashima Antlers, Kawasaki Frontale – 2001–2005
- Augusto César – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2020
- Axel – Cerezo Osaka – 2003
B
- Baltazar – Kyoto Sanga – 1995–1996
- Baré – Omiya Ardija, Ventforet Kofu, Gamba Osaka, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2001, 2003–2008, 2013, 2015
- Baron – Ventforet Kofu, JEF United Chiba, Shimizu S-Pulse, Cerezo Osaka, Kashima Antlers, Vegalta Sendai, Vissel Kobe, Avispa Fukuoka – 1996, 1998–2006
- Basílio – Kashiwa Reysol, Tokyo Verdy – 1998, 2006
- Bebeto – Kashima Antlers – 2000
- Bentinho – Tokyo Verdy, Kashiwa Reysol, Oita Trinita, Kawasaki Frontale, Avispa Fukuoka – 1994–1995, 1998–1999, 2001–2004
- Bernardo – Cerezo Osaka – 1995
- Betinho – Shonan Bellmare, Kawasaki Frontale – 1993–1998
- Beto – Montedio Yamagata, Albirex Niigata – 1994, 2002
- Beto – Consadole Sapporo, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2003–2006
- Biju – Consadole Sapporo, Kyoto Sanga, Sagan Tosu, Ventforet Kofu, Mito HollyHock, Zweigen Kanazawa – 1999–2009
- Bismarck – Tokyo Verdy, Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe – 1993–2001, 2003
- Boka – Thespa Gunma – 2016
- Branquinho – Cerezo Osaka – 2012–2013
- Brenner – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2020–2022
- Bruno – FC Gifu, Atletico Suzuka – 2011–2012
- Bruno Cabrerizo – Sagan Tosu – 2003
- Bruno Correa – Shonan Bellmare – 2015
- Bruno Cortez – Albirex Niigata – 2015–2016
- Bruno Coutinho – Tokyo Verdy – 2015
- Bruno Dybal – Ventforet Kofu – 2015
- Bruno Ferraz – Consadole Sapporo – 2011
- Bruno Formigoni – Cerezo Osaka – 2009
- Bruno José – Júbilo Iwata – 2024–
- Bruno Lopes – Albirex Niigata, Montedio Yamagata – 2011–2014, 2018
- Bruno Mendes – Cerezo Osaka, Avispa Fukuoka – 2019–2022
- Bruno Meneghel – Cerezo Osaka, Albirex Niigata, Yokohama FC – 2016, 2018
- Bruno Paraíba – Ventforet Kofu – 2022
- Bruno Quadros – Cerezo Osaka, Consadole Sapporo, FC Tokyo – 2005–2009
- Bruno Rodrigues – Ventforet Kofu, Gainare Tottori – 2008–2009, 2013
- Bruno Roque – Kashiwa Reysol – 2007
- Bruno Uvini – FC Tokyo – 2021–2022
- Buba – FC Imabari – 2017
- Bueno – Shimizu S-Pulse, Vissel Kobe, Kashima Antlers, Tokushima Vortis, Kashiwa Reysol – 2014–2023
C
- Caboré – FC Tokyo – 2008–2009
- Cacá – Tokushima Vortis – 2021–2023
- Cadu – Kawasaki Frontale – 1999
- Caíco – Tokyo Verdy – 1996
- Caio César – Kawasaki Frontale, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2018–2023
- Caio Lucas – Kashima Antlers – 2014–2016
- Capitão – Tokyo Verdy – 1994
- Capixaba – Cerezo Osaka, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2023–
- Capone – Kyoto Sanga – 1997
- Careca – Kashiwa Reysol – 1993–1996
- Careca – Ventforet Kofu, Thespa Gunma, Cerezo Osaka, Shonan Bellmare – 2004, 2007–2008
- Carlão – Kashima Antlers – 2011–2012
- Carlinhos Júnior – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2020–
- Carlinhos Paraíba – Omiya Ardija, Jubilo Iwata, Tokushima Vortis – 2012–2017
- Carlos – Kashima Antlers – 1992–1993
- Carlos Mozer – Kashima Antlers – 1995–1996
- Cauê – Consadole Sapporo – 2007
- Cauê Cecilio – Omiya Ardija, Albirex Niigata, Avispa Fukuoka – 2017–2019, 2021
- Celso – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1993
- Celso Vieira – Vegalta Sendai – 2001
- César Sampaio – Yokohama Flügels, Kashiwa Reysol, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1995–1998, 2002–2004
- Cezar – Sagan Tosu – 2005
- Charles – Nagoya Grampus – 2017
- Chika – Okinawa Kariyushi, Thespa Gunma – 2003–2007
- Chimba – SC Sagamihara – 2016
- Chiquinho – Shonan Bellmare, Oita Trinita – 2017
- Christian – Omiya Ardija – 2005
- Chumbinho – Kashima Antlers – 2006
- Claiton – Nagoya Grampus, Consadole Sapporo – 2004–2005, 2008–2009
- Claudecir – Kashima Antlers – 2003
- Claudinho – Cerezo Osaka – 1997
- Cláudio – Shonan Bellmare, Cerezo Osaka – 1997–1999, 2001
- Clayson − V-Varen Nagasaki − 2022−2023
- Cleber – Mito HollyHock – 2000
- Cléber Arado – Kyoto Sanga – 1997
- Cléber Santana – Kashiwa Reysol – 2005
- Cleberson – Tokushima Vortis – 2007
- Clemerson – Shimizu S-Pulse, Gamba Osaka – 2004–2005
- Cléo – Kashiwa Reysol – 2013
- Conrado – Nagano Parceiro – 2016
- Crislan – Vegalta Sendai, Shimizu S-Pulse, Shonan Bellmare – 2017–2020
- Cristian Alex – FC Gifu – 2017
- Cristiano – Tochigi SC, Ventforet Kofu, Kashiwa Reysol, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2013–2023
- Cristiano – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2022–2023
D
- Da Silva – Tokushima Vortis – 2007–2008
- Daniel – Kyoto Sanga, Vissel Kobe – 1997, 2001–2002
- Daniel Alves – JEF United Chiba – 2022
- Daniel da Silva – Tokyo Verdy – 1998
- Daniel Gigante – Thespa Gunma – 2010
- Daniel Lemos – Consadole Sapporo, FC Gifu, ReinMeer Aomori – 2011, 2013–2014
- Daniel Lovinho – Thespa Gunma, Kyoto Sanga – 2013–2016
- Daniel Pitbull – Kawasaki Frontale – 2001
- Daniel Rossi – Kawasaki Frontale – 2000
- Daniel Tijolo – Ventforet Kofu, Nagoya Grampus, Oita Trinita – 2009–2016
- Danilo – Kashima Antlers – 2007–2009
- Danilo – FC Gifu – 2012
- Danilo Gomes – Albirex Niigata – 2023–
- Dankler – Vissel Kobe – 2019–2021
- Davi – Tokyo Verdy – 1992
- Davi – Consadole Sapporo, Nagoya Grampus, Ventforet Kofu, Matsumoto Yamaga, Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2007–2009, 2012–2018
- Davi – Albirex Niigata – 2008
- David da Silva – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2016
- Dawhan – Gamba Osaka – 2022–
- Dedimar – Jubilo Iwata, Tokyo Verdy – 1998, 2006
- Deili – Ventforet Kofu – 2001
- Deivisson – Nankatsu SC – 2017–
- Dellatorre – Montedio Yamagata – 2022–2023
- Denilson – Yokohama Flügels – 1996
- Dênis Marques – Omiya Ardija – 2007–2010
- Denni – Montedio Yamagata – 2004
- Derlan – Oita Trinita – 2023–
- Deyvid Sacconi – Vegalta Sendai – 2012
- Diego – Matsumoto Yamaga, Mito HollyHock, Tokushima Vortis, Sagan Tosu, Kashiwa Reysol – 2017–
- Diego Macedo – Consadole Sapporo – 2016–2017
- Diego Oliveira – Kashiwa Reysol, FC Tokyo – 2016–2024
- Diego Pituca – Kashima Antlers – 2021–2023
- Diego Rosa – Montedio Yamagata – 2016
- Diego Souza – Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol, Tokyo Verdy, Kyoto Sanga, Vegalta Sendai, Montedio Yamagata – 2005–2011, 2014–2016
- Dinei – Consadole Sapporo – 1999
- Dinei – Kashima Antlers, Shonan Bellmare, Ventforet Kofu, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2015–2018
- Dininho – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2005–2006
- Diogo – Vegalta Sendai – 2013
- Diogo Mateus – Kawasaki Frontale – 2020
- Diogo Oliveira – Consadole Sapporo, Tokushima Vortis – 2011–2012
- Djalminha – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1994
- Doda – Vegalta Sendai – 2003
- Dodi – Kashiwa Reysol – 2021–2022
- Dodô – Oita Trinita – 2005
- Dodô – Ehime FC, Gamba Osaka, Gainare Tottori – 2010–2012
- Donizete Oliveira – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2001
- Donizete Pantera – Tokyo Verdy – 1996
- Doriva – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2015
- Douglas – Tokushima Vortis, Kyoto Sanga, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shimizu S-Pulse, Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol – 2010–2015, 2018–2023
- Douglas – Ventforet Kofu, Yokohama FC – 2012–2014
- Douglas – Roasso Kumamoto – 2013
- Douglas Grolli – Avispa Fukuoka – 2020–2024
- Douglas Oliveira – Consadole Sapporo, Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2020–2023
- Douglas Rinaldi – Ehime FC – 2010
- Douglas Tanque – Thespa Gunma, Albirex Niigata, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2015, 2017, 2024–
- Douglas Vieira – Tokyo Verdy, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2016–2024
- Duda – Kashiwa Reysol – 1998
- Dudu – Omiya Ardija – 2009–2010
- Dudu – Kashiwa Reysol, Ventforet Kofu, Avispa Fukuoka, Machida Zelvia, FC Imabari, JEF United Chiba – 2014, 2016–2024
- Dudu – Kashiwa Reysol – 2016–2018
- Dudu Cearense – Kashiwa Reysol – 2004
- Dudu Pacheco – Júbilo Iwata – 2022–
- Dunga – Júbilo Iwata – 1995–1998
- Dutra – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2001–2006, 2012–2014
E
- Eder – Yokohama FC – 2009–2011
- Eder – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2013–2014
- Éder Ceccon – Vegalta Sendai – 2003
- Éder Lima – Ventforet Kofu – 2017–2019
- Éderson – Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus – 1996–1997, 2002–2003, 2006
- Éderson – Kashiwa Reysol – 2015–2018
- Edigar Junio – Yokohama F. Marinos, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2019–
- Edílson – Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus – 1996–1997, 2002–2003, 2006
- Edinaldo – Mito HollyHock – 2007
- Edinho Baiano – Kyoto Sanga – 2000
- Edinho Martins – Kashima Antlers – 1994
- Edivaldo – Gamba Osaka – 1992
- Edmar – Vegalta Sendai – 1995–1997
- Edmilson – Kawasaki Frontale – 2001
- Edmílson – Albirex Niigata, Urawa Red Diamonds, FC Tokyo, Cerezo Osaka – 2004–2012, 2015
- Edmilson Alves – Oita Trinita, Vissel Kobe, Roasso Kumamoto – 2003, 2011
- Edmílson Matias – Kyoto Sanga, Yokohama F. Marinos – 1995–1998, 2000
- Edmundo – Tokyo Verdy, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2000–2003
- Edno – Cerezo Osaka – 2013
- Edson – Tokyo Verdy, Shonan Bellmare, Tokyo Musashino City FC – 1986–1995, 1997–2000
- Edson – Consadole Sapporo – 2008
- Edson Araújo – Omiya Ardija – 2003
- Edu – FC Tokyo – 2014
- Edu Manga – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1993
- Edu Marangon – Yokohama Flügels – 1993–1994
- Eduardo – Nagoya Grampus – 2008
- Eduardo – Gamba Osaka – 2012
- Eduardo – Gainare Tottori, Tochigi SC, Kashiwa Reysol, Kawasaki Frontale, Matsumoto Yamaga, Sagan Tosu, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2013–
- Eduardo Kunde – SC Sagamihara – 2021
- Eduardo Mancha – Ventforet Kofu – 2022–
- Eduardo Marques – Shonan Bellmare – 2007
- Eduardo Neto – Kawasaki Frontale, Nagoya Grampus, Oita Trinita – 2016–2019, 2022
- Efrain Rintaro – Kashiwa Reysol, FC Gifu, Blaublitz Akita, FC Ryukyu, Veertien Mie, ReinMeer Aomori, Suzuka Point Getters, FC Osaka, Veertien Mie – 2010–
- Élber – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2021–
- Eliézio – Urawa Red Diamonds, Fukushima United FC – 2005, 2018
- Elivélton – Nagoya Grampus – 1993–1994
- Elizeu Ferreira Marciano – Yokohama FC, Vegalta Sendai, Tokushima Vortis – 2008–2012
- Elpídio Silva – Kashiwa Reysol – 1997–1998
- Elsinho – Kawasaki Frontale, Shimizu S-Pulse, Tokushima Vortis – 2015–
- Eltinho – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2007
- Elton – JEF United Chiba – 2016–2017
- Embu – Tokyo Verdy – 1995
- Émerson – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2003
- Émerson – Shonan Bellmare – 1995
- Emerson – FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare – 2008, 2010
- Emerson – Tokyo Verdy – 2001
- Emerson Santos – Kashiwa Reysol – 2021–2022
- Emerson Thome – Vissel Kobe – 2006–2007
- Enílton – Omiya Ardija – 2007
- Eric – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2015
- Erik – Yokohama F. Marinos, FC Machida Zelvia – 2019–2020, 2023–
- Erison – Kawasaki Frontale – 2024
- Erivaldo S. – Shonan Bellmare – 2010
- Euller – Tokyo Verdy, Kashima Antlers – 1998, 2002–2003
- Evair – Yokohama Flügels – 1995–1996
- Evaldo – FC Tokyo – 2007–2009
- Evandro Paulista – FC Gifu, Oita Trinita – 2015–2016
- Everaldo – Kashima Antlers – 2020–2022
- Everton Nogueira – Yokohama F. Marinos, Kyoto Sanga – 1991–1994
- Éverton Santos – Albirex Niigata – 2009
- Evson Patrício – Gamba Osaka, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2014–2017
- Ewerton – Urawa Red Diamonds, Vegalta Sendai – 2019–2021, 2023
- Eydison – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2012
- Ezequiel – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2020–
F
- Fabão – Kashima Antlers – 2007
- Fabiano – Kashima Antlers, Vegalta Sendai – 2000–2003
- Fabinho de Jesus – Gamba Osaka, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2002, 2004
- Fabinho Felix – Cerezo Osaka, Yokohama FC – 2005, 2011
- Fabinho Santos – Oita Trinita, Albirex Niigata, Vegalta Sendai – 2002–2007
- Fábio – Fukushima United – 2013
- Fábio – Albirex Niigata – 2020
- Fábio Aguiar – SC Sagamihara, Yokohama F. Marinos, Gamba Osaka – 2012–2018
- Fábio Amorim – Shonan Bellmare – 2015
- Fábio Júnior – Kashima Antlers – 2004
- Fábio Lopes – Cerezo Osaka – 2011
- Fábio Nunes – Vegalta Sendai – 2004
- Fábio Pena – Roasso Kumamoto – 2010–2014
- Fábio Santos – Kashima Antlers – 2006
- Fábio Santos – Tokushima Vortis – 2009
- Fabio Simplicio – Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe – 2012–2014
- Fabrício – Kyoto Sanga – 2000
- Fabrício – Jubilo Iwata – 2006–2007
- Fabrício – Kashima Antlers, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2016, 2018–2021
- Fagner – Montedio Yamagata, Albirex Niigata – 2009–2010
- Fefo – Gainare Tottori – 2013
- Felipe – Tochigi SC – 2015
- Felipe – Vegalta Sendai, Fukushima United – 2007
- Felipe Alves – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2013
- Felipe Barros – Yokohama FC – 2014–2017
- Felipe Félix – Consadole Sapporo, Kyoto Sanga, Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2013, 2015, 2018
- Felipe Garcia – Nagoya Grampus – 2017–2018
- Felipe Silva – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2017–2018
- Felipe Tavares – FC Ryukyu – 2020–2021
- Felipinho – FC Osaka, Tegevajaro Miyazaki – 2014–2017
- Felippe Cardoso – Vegalta Sendai – 2021–2022
- Fellipe Bertoldo – Oita Trinita, Verspah Oita – 2015
- Fellype Gabriel – Kashima Antlers – 2010–2012
- Ferdinando – Jubilo Iwata – 2014
- Fernando – Kashima Antlers – 2003–2006
- Fernando – Vissel Kobe – 2012
- Fernando Henrique Mariano – Avispa Fukuoka – 1998–1999
- Fernando Rech – Yokohama Flügels – 1997
- Fernandinho – Gamba Osaka, Shimizu S-Pulse, Kyoto Sanga, Oita Trinita, Vegalta Sendai, Ventforet Kofu, Gainare Tottori – 2004–2012, 2014–2021
- Ferreyra – Tokyo Verdy – 1992
- Ferrugem – Vissel Kobe, Ventforet Kofu – 2015, 2018
- Flávio Elias Cordeiro – Shonan Bellmare – 2006
- Foguete – Kagoshima United, Ventforet Kofu – 2020–2022
- Foguinho – Vegalta Sendai – 2021–
- França – Kashiwa Reysol, Yokohama FC – 2005–2011
- Francismar – Kawasaki Frontale, Tokyo Verdy – 2007–2008
- Freire – Shimizu S-Pulse, Shonan Bellmare, V-Varen Nagasaki, FC Gifu – 2017–2022
- Freitas – Ventforet Kofu – 2001
- Fumagalli – Tokyo Verdy – 1998
G
- Gabriel – Vissel Kobe – 2006–2007
- Gabriel França – Yokohama FC – 2021–
- Gabriel Morbeck – Jubilo Iwata, SC Sagamihara – 2018
- Gabriel Nascimento – Ventforet Kofu – 2022–
- Gabriel Pimba – Ventforet Kofu – 2012
- Gabriel Pires – FC Osaka – 2022
- Gabriel Xavier – Nagoya Grampus, Consadole Sapporo – 2017–2022
- Galeano – Gamba Osaka – 2003
- Galvão – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Ventforet Kofu – 2005, 2009
- Garça – Nagoya Grampus – 1992–1994
- Gavião – Jubilo Iwata – 2004
- Geílson – Albirex Niigata – 2003
- Genilson – Kawasaki Frontale – 1999
- Geovani – SC Sagamihara – 2019–2020
- Germano – Cerezo Osaka – 2007–2008
- Gerson – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2018
- Getúlio – Ventforet Kofu – 2022–
- Gil – Tokyo Verdy – 2005
- Gilmar – Tokyo Verdy, Yokohama FC – 2006, 2007, 2007
- Gilmar Rinaldi – Cerezo Osaka – 1995–1997
- Gilsinho – Jubilo Iwata, Ventforet Kofu, FC Gifu, Avispa Fukuoka – 2008–2011, 2013–2014, 2015, 2017
- Gilton – Cerezo Osaka, Albirex Niigata, Kashima Antlers – 2008–2010
- Giovani – Cerezo Osaka – 2007
- Gláucio – Avispa Fukuoka – 2006–2007
- Guga – Cerezo Osaka – 1996
- Guilherme – Tonan Maebashi, SC Sagamihara, Esperanza SC – 2018–2022
- Guilherme Almeida – Tokyo Verdy – 2014
- Guilherme Parede – Kashima Antlers – 2024–
- Guilherme Santos – Júbilo Iwata – 2018
- Gustavo – Montedio Yamagata – 2007
- Gustavo – Nagoya Grampus, Roasso Kumamoto – 2014–2017
- Gustavo Nescau – Albirex Niigata – 2023
H
- Halef Pitbull – Mito HollyHock, ReinMeer Aomori – 2020, 2022
- Harison – Urawa Red Diamonds, Vissel Kobe, Gamba Osaka – 2001–2003
- Haruwiti Ikegami – FC Tokushima – 2022–
- Heber Oliveira – FC Tokyo – 2006
- Heberty – Thespakusatsu Gunma, Cerezo Osaka, Vegalta Sendai – 2012–2013
- Henik – FC Gifu, Tochigi SC, Renofa Yamaguchi, Tochigi City – 2014–
- Henrique – Tokyo Verdy – 1999
- Henrique – Tokyo Verdy −1998
- Henrique – Jubilo Iwata – 2007–2009
- Henrique Trevisan – Oita Trinita, FC Tokyo – 2021–
- Hugo Alcântara – Montedio Yamagata – 2011
- Hugo – Ventforet Kofu, Roasso Kumamoto, Fagiano Okayama – 2013–2014
- Hugo – Tokyo Verdy, Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2004, 2015
- Hulk – Kawasaki Frontale, Consadole Sapporo, Tokyo Verdy – 2005–2008
I
- Igor Gabriel – Azul Claro Numazu – 2023–
- Igor Sartori – Kashima Antlers, Ventforet Kofu – 2011, 2022
- Itacaré – Consadole Sapporo – 2007
- Iury – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2020
- Izaias – Yokohama FC – 2006
J
- Jadílson – Consadole Sapporo – 2002
- Jael – FC Tokyo, FC Tokyo U-23, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2019–2020
- Jailton – Shonan Bellmare – 1999
- Jaílton Paraíba – Tokyo Verdy – 2019
- Jair – JEF United Chiba, Kashima Antlers – 2013–2014
- Jairo – Kyoto Sanga – 2014
- Jája Silva – FC Tokyo – 2023–
- Japa – Cerezo Osaka, FC Osaka – 2006, 2013
- Jean – FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare – 2002–2010
- Jean Elias – Cerezo Osaka – 1997
- Jean Moser – Zweigen Kanazawa, Tochigi SC – 2014, 2015
- Jean Patric – Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe – 2022–
- Jean Patrick – Albirex Niigata – 2017
- Jeci – Kawasaki Frontale – 2012–2014
- Jeferson – Montedio Yamagata – 2000
- Jefferson – Roasso Kumamoto – 2013
- Jefferson – Tokyo Verdy – 1999
- Jefferson – Sagan Tosu, Yokohama FC, Fagiano Okayama – 2003–2007
- Jefferson Baiano – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2023–
- Jesiel – Kawasaki Frontale – 2019–
- Jhonatan – Tochigi SC – 2015
- Jô – Nagoya Grampus – 2018–2020
- João Carlos – Cerezo Osaka – 2002–2003
- João Gabriel – SC Sagamihara, Tochigi City FC, Kagoshima United – 2017–2021
- João Paulo – Mito HollyHock – 2000
- João Paulo – Albirex Niigata – 2010–2011
- João Sales – Ventforet Kofu, Vegalta Sendai, Yokohama FC – 2008–2010
- João Schmidt – Nagoya Grampus, Kawasaki Frontale – 2019–2023
- João Siqueira – TIAMO Hirakata – 2022
- João Victor – FC Osaka – 2023
- Jonathan Reis – Consadole Sapporo, Albirex Niigata – 2016–2018
- Jonílson – Vegalta Sendai – 2007
- Jorge Wagner – Kashiwa Reysol, Kashima Antlers – 2011–2014
- Jorginho – Omiya Ardija, Ventforet Kofu – 2000–2003
- Jorginho – Nagoya Grampus, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Tokushima Vortis, FC Gifu – 2004–2007
- Jorginho – Kashima Antlers – 1995–1998
- Jorginho Putinatti – Nagoya Grampus – 1990–1994
- José Alexandre – Kyoto Sanga – 1996
- Josimar – Ventforet Kofu, Ehime FC, Tokyo Verdy – 2006–2012
- Josue – Sagan Tosu, FC Machida Zelvia – 2007–2009
- Julinho – Consadole Sapporo, Renofa Yamaguchi – 2016–2018
- Júlio César – Tokyo Verdy – 1998
- Julio César Pinheiro – Kyoto Sanga – 2006
- Julio Rossi – Avispa Fukuoka – 1997
- Junior – Kyoto Sanga – 1998
- Junior Dutra – Kyoto Sanga, Kashima Antlers – 2010–2012
- Júnior – Shonan Bellmare – 1995
- Juan Alano – Kashima Antlers, Gamba Osaka – 2020–
- Júnior Maranhão – Oita Trinita – 2007
- Júnior Santos – Kashiwa Reysol, Yokohama F. Marinos, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2016–
- Juninho – FC Osaka, Kyoto Sanga, Tochigi SC – 2015–
- Juninho – Kawasaki Frontale, Kashima Antlers – 2003–2013
- Juninho – Shimizu S-Pulse, Ventforet Kofu, Sagan Tosu, ReinMeer Aomori – 2002–2003, 2017–2018
- Juninho Fonseca – Tokyo Verdy – 1991–1992
- Junior – Sagan Tosu – 2003
- Jussiê – Kashiwa Reysol – 2003
- Jymmy França – Shimizu S-Pulse, Tokyo Verdy – 2012
K
- Kaio – Cerezo Osaka, Yokohama FC – 2008–2013
- Kaique da Silva – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2014–2015
- Kaique Mafaldo – V-Varen Nagasaki, Omiya Ardija – 2022–
- Kaique Vergilio – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2014–2015
- Anderson Kanu – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2017
- Katatau – Yokohama FC – 2007
- Kauã – Fujieda MYFC – 2022–
- Kayke – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2016–2018
- Kelly – FC Tokyo – 2001–2004
- Kempes – Cerezo Osaka, JEF United Chiba – 2012–2014
- Kerlon – Fujieda MYFC – 2012–2014
- Kiros – Kyoto Sanga – 2016
- Kléber – Yokohama FC – 2021–2022
- Kleber Romero – Consadole Sapporo – 1999
- Klebinho – Tokyo Verdy – 2019–2021
- Kleiton Domingues – Tokushima Vortis, FC Gifu – 2014
L
- Lange – Cerezo Osaka, Gamba Osaka – 1987–1992
- Lê – Ventforet Kofu – 2004
- Leandro – Tokyo Verdy – 2008–2009
- Leandro – Vegalta Sendai, Fukushima United – 2007
- Leandro Damião – Kawasaki Frontale – 2019–
- Leandro Domingues – Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus, Yokohama FC – 2010–2015,2017–2020
- Leandro Euzébio – Omiya Ardija – 2007–2008
- Leandro Love – Vissel Kobe – 2006
- Leandro Montera – Omiya Ardija, Montedio Yamagata, Vissel Kobe, Gamba Osaka, Tokyo Verdy – 2005–2008, 2012–2020
- Leandro Moura – Kashima Antlers, FC Tokyo – 2017–2023
- Leandro Oliveira – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2015
- Leandro Pereira – Matsumoto Yamaga, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Gamba Osaka, Tochigi SC – 2019–2023
- Leandro Rodrigues – Oita Trinita – 2001
- Leandro Simioni – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2001
- Leandro Vieira – Kyoto Sanga FC – 2004
- Lenny – Ventforet Kofu – 2013
- Léo – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2002
- Léo Bahia – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2023–
- Léo Ceará – FC Ryukyu, Yokohama F. Marinos, Cerezo Osaka – 2016, 2021–2022, 2023–
- Léo Gomes – Júbilo Iwata – 2024–
- Leo Kenta – Roasso Kumamoto – 2021–2022
- Léo Mineiro – FC Gifu, Avispa Fukuoka, Fagiano Okayama, FC Imabari – 2015–2016, 2018–2021
- Léo Rocha – FC Gifu – 2016
- Léo San – Montedio Yamagata – 2004–2009
- Léo Silva – Albirex Niigata, Kashima Antlers, Nagoya Grampus – 2013–2022
- Leonardo – Kashima Antlers – 1994–1996
- Leonardo – Gainare Tottori, Albirex Niigata, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2018–2020
- Leonardo – Fujieda MYFC – 2023–
- Leonardo Kalil – Albirex Niigata – 2016
- Leozinho – SC Sagamihara, Maruyasu Okazaki, Tochigi City, Esperanza SC, Wyvern FC – 2015–2021
- Lincoln – Avispa Fukuoka, Shonan Bellmare, Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2007–2012
- Lincoln – Vissel Kobe – 2021–2024
- Lindomar – Albirex Niigata – 2001
- Lins – Gamba Osaka, Ventforet Kofu, FC Tokyo – 2014–2018
- Lipe Veloso – FC Tokyo, FC Tokyo U-23 – 2017–2018
- Lobão – Cerezo Osaka – 2005–2007
- Lopes Tigrão – Vegalta Sendai, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2006–2008
- Luan – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2020–2021
- Lucas Fernandes – Consadole Sapporo – 2019–
- Lucas Rian – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2023–
- Lucão – Shonan Bellmare – 2011
- Lucão – Kagoshima United, Zweigen Kanazawa, Matsumoto Yamaga, Fagiano Okayama – 2019–
- Lucas – FC Tokyo, Gamba Osaka – 2004–2013
- Lucas – Gamba Osaka – 2006
- Lucas – SC Sagamihara – 2016
- Lucas Daubermann – Kataller Toyama, Kochi United SC, Toyama Shinjo – 2018–2023
- Lucas Gaúcho – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2016
- Lucas Fernandes – Consadole Sapporo, Cerezo Osaka – 2019–
- Lucas Mineiro – Cerezo Osaka – 2020
- Lucas Morelatto – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2020–2022
- Luciano – Oita Trinita, Sagan Tosu – 2000–2001
- Luis Alberto – Kashima Antlers – 2014
- Luís Augusto – Yokohama FC, Oita Trinita, Albirex Niigata – 2006–2008
- Luís Henrique – Kataller Toyama – 2022
- Luís Müller – Gamba Osaka – 1992–1993
- Luis Robson – Gamba Osaka, Consadole Sapporo – 1992–1993, 2002
- Luiz – Shonan Bellmare – 1996
- Luiz – Kawasaki Frontale – 2000–2001
- Luiz Carlos – Kyoto Sanga – 1995–1997
- Luizão – Nagoya Grampus – 2005
- Luizinho Vieira – Gamba Osaka – 1999
- Luiz Phellype – FC Tokyo – 2022
- Lukian – Jubilo Iwata, Avispa Fukuoka, Shonan Bellmare – 2019–
- Lulinha – Júbilo Iwata, Montedio Yamagata – 2020–2021
M
- Magno Alves – Oita Trinita, Gamba Osaka – 2004–2007
- Magno Cruz – Cerezo Osaka – 2015
- Magnum – Kawasaki Frontale, Nagoya Grampus – 2006–2010
- Magrão – Tokyo Verdy, Gamba Osaka – 1996–1997
- Maguinho – Kawasaki Frontale, Yokohama FC – 2019–2021
- Márcio Amoroso – Tokyo Verdy – 1992–1993
- Magrão – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2005–2006
- Maicon Souza – Montedio Yamagata – 2011
- Maranhão – Ventforet Kofu, Tokyo Verdy – 2008, 2009–2012, 2015
- Marcão – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1993
- Marcão – Kashiwa Reysol – 1998
- Marcão – Kawasaki Frontale – 2006
- Marcel – Vissel Kobe – 2009
- Marcel Sacramento – Albirex Niigata – 2005
- Marcelinho Carioca – Gamba Osaka – 2002
- Marcelo – Cerezo Osaka – 2001
- Marcelo Casemiro – Veroskronos Tsuno – 2020–2022
- Marcelo Labarthe – Ventforet Kofu – 2009
- Marcelo Mabilia – Jubilo Iwata – 1997
- Marcelo Mattos – FC Tokyo, Oita Trinita – 2002
- Marcelo Miguel – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1995–1996
- Marcelo Ramos – Nagoya Grampus, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2001–2003
- Marcelo Ryan – Yokohama FC, Sagan Tosu – 2022–
- Marcelo Soares – Vegalta Sendai – 2009
- Marcinho – Kawasaki Frontale – 2021–
- Marcio Alves – Consadole Sapporo, FC Machida Zelvia – 2012–2013
- Márcio Araújo – Kashiwa Reysol – 2007
- Márcio Richardes – Albirex Niigata, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2009–2014
- Marco – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1995
- Marco Antonio – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1992–1993
- Marco Brito – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2001
- Marco Tulio – Albirex Niigata – 2000
- Marco Túlio – Kyoto Sanga – 2024–
- Marcos Antônio – Kashiwa Reysol – 2006
- Marcos Aurélio – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2008
- Marcos Aurélio – Avispa Fukuoka, Kawasaki Frontale – 1998, 2002
- Marcos Guilherme – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2023–
- Marcos Júnior – Yokohama F. Marinos, Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2019–
- Marcos Paulo – Yokohama FC, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2007–2009
- Marcus – Albirex Niigata, Kawasaki Frontale, Tokyo Verdy, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2002–2007
- Marcus Índio – FC Imabari – 2022–
- Mário César – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1992
- Marlon – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2006–2007
- Marlon – Kawasaki Frontale – 2002
- Marquem – Vegalta Sendai – 2002–2003
- Marques – Nagoya Grampus, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2003–2007
- Marquinho – Montedio Yamagata, Albirex Niigata, Kawasaki Frontale, Mito HollyHock, Tonan Maebashi – 1997–1998, 2001–2002, 2004–2010
- Marquinhos – Kyoto Sanga – 2003
- Marquinhos – Cerezo Osaka – 1994–1996
- Marquinhos – Tokyo Verdy, Yokohama F. Marinos, JEF United Chiba, Shimizu S-Pulse, Kashima Antlers, Vegalta Sendai, Vissel Kobe – 2001–2015
- Marquinhos Paraná – Jubilo Iwata, Ventforet Kofu – 2007, 2013–2016
- Martinez – Cerezo Osaka – 2009–2011
- Mateus – Omiya Ardija, Nagoya Grampus – 2014–2023
- Mateus Moraes – Yokohama FC – 2022–
- Matheus – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2016–2017
- Matheus Ferraz – FC Tokyo – 2014
- Matheus Jesus – Gamba Osaka, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2018, 2023–
- Matheus Leiria – Kataller Toyama – 2021–
- Matheus Peixoto – Júbilo Iwata – 2024–
- Matheus Saldanha – JEF United Chiba – 2021–2022
- Matheus Sávio – Kashiwa Reysol – 2019–
- Matheus Vidotto – Tokyo Verdy – 2020–
- Maykon Douglas – FC Osaka – 2023
- Maurício – Kashiwa Reysol – 2000
- Mauricio Antonio – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2017–2021
- Mauricio Salles – Omiya Ardija – 2007
- Max Carrasco – Vegalta Sendai – 2011
- Maxsandro – Consadole Sapporo – 2002
- Mazinho – Vissel Kobe – 2013
- Mazinho – Kashima Antlers, Kawasaki Frontale – 1995–2000
- Mazola – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2011
- Mendes – Zweigen Kanazawa, Tochigi SC, Ventforet Kofu, Kyoto Sanga, JEF United Chiba – 2015–
- Mert Nobre – Kashiwa Reysol – 2003
- Michael – JEF United Chiba, Albirex Niigata – 2008–2012
- Michel – Yokohama FC – 2024–
- Miguel Bianconi – Kamatamare Sanuki – 2016
- Milton Cruz – Tokyo Verdy, Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashima Antlers – 1988–1992
- Milton Júnior – SC Sagamihara – 2019–2020
- Mineiro – Gamba Osaka – 2008
- Mineiro – Kyoto Sanga – 1997
- Mirandinha – Shimizu S-Pulse, Shonan Bellmare – 1992–1994
- Moabe Platini – Oita Trinita, MIO Biwako Shiga – 2006–2007
- Moacir – Tokyo Verdy – 1998
- Moisés – Avispa Fukuoka – 2015
- Müller – Kashiwa Reysol – 1995–1996
- Muriqui – FC Tokyo – 2016
N
- Nádson – Vegalta Sendai – 2008
- Naldinho – Nagoya Grampus, Fujieda MYFC – 2022–2023
- Nasa – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2001–2002
- Nasa – Kyoto Sanga, Albirex Niigata – 1999–2000
- Nathan Ribeiro – Kashiwa Reysol – 2018
- Nelsinho – Kashiwa Reysol – 1993–1995
- Nelson Henrique – Iwaki FC – 2023
- Neto – Albirex Niigata – 2005
- Neto Baiano – JEF United Chiba, Kashiwa Reysol – 2009–2010, 2012
- Neto Volpi – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2020
- Nildo – Tokyo Verdy, Consadole Sapporo, Fukushima United, Kagoshima United, Suzuka Point Getters – 2014–2015, 2017–2021
- Nilson – Ventforet Kofu – 2016
- Nilson – Sagan Tosu – 2013
- Nilton – Vissel Kobe – 2016–2017
- Nivaldo – Montedio Yamagata, Shonan Bellmare – 2003, 2006
O
- Obina – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2015–2016
- Oscar – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1987–1989
- Oséas – Vissel Kobe, Albirex Niigata – 2002–2004
- Osmar – Oita Trinita – 2006
- Osmar Francisco – Avispa Fukuoka, Ehime FC, Mito HollyHock – 2012–2014
P
- Pablo – FC Ryukyu, Kataller Toyama – 2016–2017
- Pablo – Cerezo Osaka – 2015
- Pablo Diogo – Vegalta Sendai – 2016–2017
- Pará – Vegalta Sendai – 2020
- Patric – Kawasaki Frontale, Ventforet Kofu, Gamba Osaka, Gamba Osaka U-23, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Kyoto Sanga, Nagoya Grampus – 2013–
- Patrick Verhon – Kawasaki Frontale – 2024–
- Patrick Vieira – Yokohama FC – 2013
- Paulão – Consadole Sapporo, Fukushima United, Mito HollyHock, Albirex Niigata, FC Gifu – 2013–2021
- Paulinho – Ventforet Kofu, Gamba Osaka, Oita Trinita – 2010–2013, 2015–2016
- Paulinho – Nagoya Grampus – 1991–1992
- Paulinho McLaren – Shonan Bellmare – 1996
- Paulinho – Tokyo Verdy – 1992–1993
- Paulinho – Tochigi SC, Kawasaki Frontale, JEF United Chiba, Shonan Bellmare, Matsumoto Yamaga, Fagiano Okayama – 2010–
- Paulinho Bóia – Kyoto Sanga – 2022–2023
- Paulo Baya – Ventforet Kofu – 2021
- Paulo Henrique – JEF United Chiba, Vegalta Sendai – 1999
- Paulo Jamelli – Kashiwa Reysol, Shimizu S-Pulse – 1997, 2004
- Paulo Magino – Kyoto Sanga – 1999
- Paulo Rodrigues Barc – Tokyo Verdy – 1993–1994
- Pedrinho – Kawasaki Frontale – 2000
- Pedro Henrique – Fujieda MYFC, Tochigi City – 2022–
- Pedro Júnior – Omiya Ardija, Albirex Niigata, Gamba Osaka, FC Tokyo, Vissel Kobe, Kashima Antlers – 2007–2011, 2014–2018
- Pedro Perotti – FC Tokyo – 2023–
- Pedro Raúl – Kashiwa Reysol – 2021
- Pereira – Tokyo Verdy, Consadole Sapporo – 1992–1998
- Pereira – Oita Trinita – 2021–
- Perez – Mito HollyHock – 2000
- Pericles – Gamba Osaka, Cerezo Osaka, Sagan Tosu, Gainare Tottori – 1991–1995, 1998–2000, 2003–2004
- Phelipe Megiolaro – Vissel Kobe, Yokohama FC – 2023–
- Pingo – Cerezo Osaka – 2006
- Pintado – Cerezo Osaka – 1998
- Pita – Shonan Bellmare, Nagoya Grampus – 1991–1993
- Popó – Kashiwa Reysol, Urawa Red Diamonds, Vissel Kobe – 2008–2012
R
- Rafael – Oita Trinita – 2006
- Rafael Bastos – Consadole Sapporo – 2009
- Rafael Elias – Kyoto Sanga – 2024–
- Rafael Costa – Tochigi SC – 2023–
- Rafael Marques – Omiya Ardija, Ventforet Kofu – 2009–2010, 2020–2021
- Rafael Ratão – Albirex Niigata – 2015
- Rafael Scheidt – Kawasaki Frontale – 1997
- Rafael Silva – Albirex Niigata, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2014–2017
- Rafinha – Avispa Fukuoka, Thespakusatsu Gunma, Gamba Osaka, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2007, 2010–2012, 2014–2016
- Ramazotti – Avispa Fukuoka, Gainare Tottori – 2011, 2014
- Ramon Lopes – Vegalta Sendai, Kashiwa Reysol – 2014–2020
- Ramon – Tokyo Verdy – 2003
- Ramon – FC Ryukyu, Gainare Tottori – 2019–2021
- Ramón – Consadole Sapporo – 2012
- Ranieli – Avispa Fukuoka – 1999
- Raphael Botti – Vissel Kobe – 2007–2011
- Raphael Macena – Shonan Bellmare – 2012
- Raudnei – Kyoto Sanga – 1996
- Raul Sudati – Azul Claro Numazu – 2023
- Reginaldo – Gamba Osaka, Consadole Sapporo – 2000–2003
- Reginaldo – JEF United Chiba – 2012
- Regis – Kashima Antlers – 1992–1993
- Regis Pitbull – Kyoto Sanga – 2000
- Régis Silva – Nagoya Grampus – 2014
- Renan – Consadole Sapporo, Fukushima United – 2014, 2017
- Renan Mota – Kyoto Sanga – 2019–2020
- Reinaldo – Kashiwa Reysol, JEF United Chiba – 2005, 2007–2008
- Reinaldo Alagoano – Vegalta Sendai – 2010
- Reinaldo Vicente Simão – Shonan Bellmare – 1995–1997
- Renan – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2018–
- Renato – Ventforet Kofu – 2022
- Renato Augusto – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2019–
- Renatinho – Kawasaki Frontale – 2008–2010
- Renatinho – Kawasaki Frontale – 2012–2015
- Renato – Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashiwa Reysol – 1989–1993
- Renato – Ventforet Kofu – 2012
- Renato Cajá – Kashima Antlers – 2012
- René Santos – Kawasaki Frontale – 2012
- Rhayner – Kawasaki Frontale, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Yokohama FC – 2017, 2019–2022
- Ricardinho – Kashiwa Reysol – 2002
- Ricardinho – Consadole Sapporo – 1999
- Ricardinho – Kashiwa Reysol, Kashima Antlers – 2002–2006
- Ricardinho – FC Tokyo – 2010
- Rick – Tokyo Verdy – 2006
- Ricardo – Kashima Antlers, Vegalta Sendai, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Kyoto Sanga – 1998–2006
- Ricardo Graça – Júbilo Iwata – 2022–
- Ricardo Lobo – Tochigi SC, Kashiwa Reysol, JEF United Chiba – 2010–2012, 2016
- Ricardo Lopes – JEF United Chiba – 2022
- Ricardo Santos – Cerezo Osaka, Cerezo Osaka U-23, Fagiano Okayama – 2016–2018
- Ricardo Souza Silva – Nagoya Grampus, Shonan Bellmare, Kawasaki Frontale – 1997–2001
- Rick – Tokyo Verdy – 2006
- Richardson – Kashiwa Reysol – 2019–2021
- Rinaldo – Gamba Osaka – 2009
- Riuler – Veroskronos Tsuno, Shonan Bellmare, FC Osaka – 2019–2021
- Robert – Consadole Sapporo – 2003
- Robert – Kawasaki Frontale – 2003
- Robert – Kashiwa Reysol – 2003
- Roberto – FC Tokyo – 2011–2013
- Roberto – Avispa Fukuoka, Oita Trinita, Sagan Tosu, Yokohama FC, FC Tokyo – 2004–2012
- Roberval Davino – IEC FC – 1992
- Róbson – Oita Trinita – 2003
- Robson – Kawasaki Frontale – 2013
- Robson Ponte – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2005–2010
- Rodrigo – Jubilo Iwata – 2008–2010
- Rodrigo Angelotti – Kashiwa Reysol, Omiya Ardija – 2021–
- Rodrigo Batata – Yokohama Flügels – 1995
- Rodrigo Cabeça – Matsumoto Yamaga, Kataller Toyama, Nankatsu SC, Esperanza SC – 2013, 2017–2021
- Rodrigo Gral – Jubilo Iwata, Yokohama F. Marinos, Omiya Ardija – 2002–2006
- Rodrigo Mancha – Oita Trinita – 2013
- Rodrigo Maranhão – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2018
- Rodrigo Mendes – Kashima Antlers, Oita Trinita – 1996–1997, 2003
- Rodrigo Pimpão – Cerezo Osaka, Omiya Ardija – 2011
- Rodrigo Souto – Jubilo Iwata – 2011–2012
- Rodrigo Tiuí – Fukushima United – 2015–2017
- Rodolfo – Montedio Yamagata, Zweigen Kanazawa – 2019–2021
- Roger – Kashiwa Reysol – 2010–2011
- Roger Machado – Vissel Kobe – 2004–2005
- Roger Gaúcho – Albirex Niigata – 2014–2015
- Rogerinho – Vissel Kobe – 2011
- Rogério Corrêa – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2005
- Romarinho – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2016
- Romildo – Nagoya Grampus – 2000
- Rômulo – SC Sagamihara – 2020–2021
- Ronaldão – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1994–1995
- Ronaldo – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2021–2023
- Ronaldo Henrique Silva – Yokohama FC – 2014
- Rôni – Yokohama F. Marinos, Gamba Osaka – 2008
- Roni – Sagan Tosu – 2013
- Rony – Albirex Niigata – 2017–2018
- Rudnei – Ventforet Kofu – 2011
S
- Sabia – Tochigi SC, Matsumoto Yamaga, FC Machida Zelvia – 2011–2015
- Samir – Avispa Fukuoka – 2012
- Samuel Alves – SC Sagamihara, FC Maruyasu Okazaki – 2017–2020
- Samuel – Sagan Tosu – 2009
- Samuel – Oita Trinita – 2022–
- Sandro – JEF United Chiba – 2003–2004
- Sandro – JEF United Chiba, Honda FC, FC Tokyo, Oita Trinita – 1992–2004
- Sandro – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2020–
- Sandro da Silva – Kashima Antlers – 2003
- Santos – Kashima Antlers, Shimizu S-Pulse, Vissel Kobe, Thespa Gunma – 1992–2001, 2003
- Santos – Shonan Bellmare – 2003
- Saulo – Albirex Niigata – 1999
- Saulo Mineiro – Yokohama FC – 2021–2023
- Schwenck – Vegalta Sendai – 2005
- Sérgio – Albirex Niigata, Avispa Fukuoka – 1999–2003
- Sérgio Manoel – Cerezo Osaka – 1996–1997
- Sérgio Soares – Kyoto Sanga – 1996
- Sergino – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2017–2020
- Serginho – Kashima Antlers – 2018–2020
- Serginho Baiano – Oita Trinita – 2007
- Sidiclei – Gamba Osaka, Montedio Yamagata, Kyoto Sanga, Oita Trinita, Vissel Kobe – 1990–2009
- Sidmar – Shimizu S-Pulse, Fujieda MYFC – 1993–1995, 2017
- Silas Pereira – Kyoto Sanga – 1998–1999
- Silva – Shonan Bellmare – 2002
- Sílvio – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2023–
- Silvinho – Vegalta Sendai, Albirex Niigata, Yokohama FC – 2002–2007, 2010
- Silvinho – Albirex Niigata – 2019–2020
- Souza – Cerezo Osaka – 2016–2020
T
- Taílson – Gamba Osaka – 1999
- Talles Cunha – SC Sagamihara – 2015
- Tartá – Kashima Antlers – 2011
- Tatico – Okinawa Kariyushi FC, FC Ryukyu, Giravanz Kitakyushu, Unsommet Iwate Hachimantai, Tonan Maebashi, ReinMeer Aomori, FC Osaka – 2003–2004, 2007–2013
- Thales Paula – Nagoya Grampus, Roasso Kumamoto – 2021–
- Thalles – Albirex Niigata – 2018
- Thiago – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2012
- Thiago Galhardo – Albirex Niigata – 2017
- Thiago Martinelli – Cerezo Osaka – 2009
- Thiago Martins – Yokohama F Marinos – 2018–2021
- Thiago Neves – Vegalta Sendai – 2006
- Thiago Quirino – Consadole Sapporo, Ventforet Kofu, Shonan Bellmare, Oita Trinita, Kagoshima United – 2009–2016, 2018
- Thiago Santana – Shimizu S-Pulse, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2021–
- Thiago Silva – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2012
- Thuler – Vissel Kobe – 2022–
- Tiago Alves – Shimizu S-Pulse, Sagan Tosu, Gamba Osaka, Fagiano Okayama – 2017, 2019–2023
- Tiago – Nagoya Grampus, FC Gifu – 2013–2014
- Tiago – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Fagiano Okayama – 2004, 2011–2012
- Tiago Leonço – JEF United Chiba – 2022
- Tiago Pagnussat – Nagoya Grampus, Cerezo Osaka – 2021–2022
- Tico – Montedio Yamagata – 2005
- Thiego – Kyoto Sanga – 2010
- Tinga – Jubilo Iwata – 2014
- Tinga – Kawasaki Frontale – 1999
- Tiquinho – SC Sagamihara – 2018
- Toninho – Tokyo Verdy, Consadole Sapporo, Urawa Red Diamonds – 1991–1996
- Toninho – Omiya Ardija – 2001–2006
- Toninho Cecílio – Cerezo Osaka – 1994–1995
- Toró – SC Sagamihara – 2014–2016, 2018
- Tozin – Sagan Tosu – 2009, 2012
- Túlio – Oita Trinita – 2005–2006
U
- Ueslei – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Oita Trinita – 2006–2009
V
- Vagner – Ventforet Kofu – 2001
- Válber – Yokohama Flügels, Yokohama F. Marinos – 1994, 1997, 1999
- Valci Júnior – Gainare Tottori – 2016
- Valdir Benedito – Kashiwa Reysol – 1995–1997
- Valdo – Shimizu S-Pulse, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2020–
- Valdo Filho – Nagoya Grampus – 1997–1998
- Valdney – Kawasaki Frontale, Oita Trinita – 1998, 2000
- Vinicius – Vegalta Sendai – 2017
- Vinícius Araújo – Montedio Yamagata, Machida Zelvia, FC Imabari, Sagan Tosu – 2020–2022, 2023–
- Vinícius Faria – FC Ryukyu, Suzuka Point Getters – 2022–
- Vinícius Gobetti – Veertien Mie, Fukui United, Wyvern FC, Bonbonera Gifu – 2015–
- Vitor Bueno – Cerezo Osaka – 2024–
- Vitor Gabriel – Gainare Tottori – 2018–2019
W
- Wagner – Shonan Bellmare, Tokushima Vortis, Kashiwa Reysol – 1992–1996
- Wágner – Cerezo Osaka – 2001
- Walmerson – Tokyo Verdy – 2019
- Walter – Jubilo Iwata, Honda FC, Consadole Sapporo, Montedio Yamagata – 1993–1999
- Wanderson – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2020
- Washington – Nagoya Grampus, Renofa Yamaguchi – 2017–2018
- Washington – Tokyo Verdy, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2005–2007
- Washington – Montedio Yamagata – 2000
- Washington – FC Tokyo – 2006
- Washington – Cerezo Osaka – 2001
- Wellington – Avispa Fukuoka, Vissel Kobe – 2015–2019
- Wellington – Shonan Bellmare, Avispa Fukuoka – 2021–
- Wellington Katzor – Avispa Fukuoka, Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2009–2010
- Wellington Rato – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2021
- Wellington Silva – Tokushima Vortis – 2008
- Wellington Silva – Gamba Osaka – 2021–2022
- Welton – Gamba Osaka – 2024–
- Wescley – Vissel Kobe – 2017–2019
- Weslley – SC Sagamihara, Tokyo Verdy, Iwaki FC, Kagoshima United – 2013–2016, 2019–
- Weslley – Shonan Bellmare – 2016
- Weverton – Júbilo Iwata – 2024–
- Will – Consadole Sapporo, Yokohama F. Marinos, Oita Trinita – 2001–2003
- William – Kyoto Sanga, SP Kyoto FC – 2008–2009
- William Alves – Fujieda MYFC – 2007
- William Henrique – Ventforet Kofu – 2015
- William Matheus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2021–
- William Pottker – Ventforet Kofu – 2013
- Willian Lira – Ventforet Kofu – 2021–2022
- Willian Popp – Avispa Fukuoka – 2017
- Willian Rocha – Nagoya Grampus – 2018
- Willian Xavier – Vegalta Sendai – 2007
- Willians Santana – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2015–2016
- Wilson – Vegalta Sendai, Ventforet Kofu – 2012–2017
- Wolnei Caio – Kashiwa Reysol – 1995
Y
- Yago Pikachu – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2022–2023
- Yan Mateus – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2022–
- Yuri – Gainare Tottori – 2019
- Yuri – Tochigi SC – 2019
- Yuri Mamute – SC Sagamihara – 2020–2021
- Yuri Messias – Tiamo Hirakata – 2022
Z
- Zé Carlos – Gamba Osaka – 2010
- Zé Carlos – Cerezo Osaka – 2005–2007
- Zé Luís – Tokyo Verdy – 2006–2007
- Zé Ricardo – Kawasaki Frontale – 2024–
- Zé Roberto – Kashiwa Reysol – 2004
- Zé Sérgio – Kashiwa Reysol – 1989–1991
- Zico – Kashima Antlers – 1991–1994
- Zinho – Yokohama Flügels – 1995–1997
Bulgaria 
- Ahmed Ahmedov – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2025–
- Hristo Stoichkov – Kashiwa Reysol – 1998–1999
- Ilian Stoyanov – JEF United Chiba, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Fagiano Okayama – 2005–2011
- Kiril Metkov – Gamba Osaka – 1993–1994
Burkina Faso 
- Bertrand Oubida – FC Ryukyu – 2015
- Dieudonné Minoungou – FC Ryukyu – 2008
- Wilfried Sanou – Urawa Red Diamonds, Kyoto Sanga – 2010, 2012–2013
Cambodia 
- Chan Vathanaka – Fujieda MYFC – 2017
Cameroon 
- Achille Emaná – Tokushima Vortis – 2016
- Cyrille Ndongo-Keller – Yokohama Flügels – 1997
- Edwin Ifeanyi – FC Tokyo, Tokyo Verdy, Omiya Ardija, Oita Trinita, Montedio Yamagata – 1995–2000
- Jean Marie Dongou – FC Osaka – 2023
- John Mary – Avispa Fukuoka – 2021–2022
- Michel Pensée – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2002
- Noah Devena Fortune – Tiamo Hirakata – 2022–2023
- Olivier Boumal – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2018
- Patrick Mboma – Gamba Osaka, Tokyo Verdy, Vissel Kobe – 1997–1998, 2003–2005
- Stephen Tataw – Sagan Tosu – 1995–1996
Canada 
- Dejan Jaković – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2014–2016
- Issey Nakajima-Farran – Albirex Niigata – 2003
- Matt Lam – JEF United Chiba – 2011
- Paris Nakajima-Farran – Dezzolla Shimane, Tokyo 23 FC – 2013–2014
Chile 
- Byron Vásquez – Iwaki FC, Tokyo Verdy, Machida Zelvia – 2019–
- Francisco Fernández – Mito Hollyhock – 2003
- Frank Lobos – Mito Hollyhock – 2003
China 
- Afrden Asqer – Shimizu S-Pulse, Kashima Antlers – 2017–2018
- Chen Binbin – Kataller Toyama – 2022
- Chen Yunhua – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2018
- Gao Sheng – Kawasaki Frontale – 1991–1995
- Gao Tianyu – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2019–2020
- Gao Zhunyi – Kataller Toyama, Avispa Fukuoka – 2014–2015
- Jia Xiuquan – Gamba Osaka – 1992–1993
- Ju Feng – Ehime FC – 2017
- Lü Hongxiang – Kawasaki Frontale, FC Tokyo – 1987–1991
- Lü Xuean – Shonan Bellmare, Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2018
- Ma Lin – NKK SC – 1992
- Ma Shuai – Unsommet Iwate Hachimantai – 2010–2011
- Ning Fangze – FC Imabari – 2024
- Shen Xiangfu – Kawasaki Frontale – 1988–1991
- Sun Jungang – Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2017
- Tang Yaodong – Tokushima Vortis – 1992
- Wang Baoshan – Tokushima Vortis – 1991–1993
- Wang Jianan – Sagan Tosu – 2020
- Wang Jingbin – Fagiano Okayama – 2016
- Wu Shaocong – Shimizu S-Pulse, Kyoto Sanga – 2018–2019
- Xu Xiaofei – Consadole Sapporo, Kamatamare Sanuki, Gainare Tottori, Mitsubishi Mizushima, Minami Club – 2005–2008, 2012
- Yang Fan – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2017
- Yu Shanwen – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2018
- Zhang Aolin – Gamba Osaka – 2023–
- Zhao Dayu – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1988–1990
- Zhao Tianci – YSCC Yokohama – 2018–2019
- Zhou Yuye – Mito HollyHock – 2019
Chinese Taipei 
- Huang Tzu-ming – Brew Kashima – 2023–
- Lu Kun-chi – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2007
- Tsai Yu-hsiang – Brew Kashima – 2023–
Colombia 
- Arley Dinas – Shonan Bellmare – 2001
- César Haydar – Kawasaki Frontale – 2024
- Cristian Nazarit – FC Gifu, Consadole Sapporo – 2014–2015
- Danilson Córdoba – Consadole Sapporo, Nagoya Grampus, Avispa Fukuoka – 2009–2017
- David Mena – Esperanza SC – 2019
- Ever Palacios – Shonan Bellmare, Kashiwa Reysol – 2001–2004
- Fabián González – Júbilo Iwata, Ventforet Kofu, Omiya Ardija– 2021–
- Félix Micolta – Avispa Fukuoka – 2019
- Hámilton Ricard – Shonan Bellmare – 2003
- Hernán Gaviria – Shonan Bellmare – 2001
- James Angulo – Shonan Bellmare – 2001
- Julián Estiven Vélez – Vissel Kobe, Tokushima Vortis – 2013–2015
- Jonathan Restrepo – Sagan Tosu, Oita Trinita – 2013–2014
- Nixon Perea – Vegalta Sendai – 1999
- Víctor Ibarbo – Sagan Tosu, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2017–2023
Croatia 
- Alen Stanešić – Cerezo Osaka – 2003
- Andrej Panadić – Nagoya Grampus – 2002–2004
- Branko Hucika – Shonan Bellmare – 2000
- Dario Dabac – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2006–2008
- Goran Jurić – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2000
- Goran Rubil – Shonan Bellmare – 2005
- Igor Cvitanović – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2002
- Igor Jovićević – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1999
- Josip Barišić – Shonan Bellmare – 2005
- Karlo Bručić – Sagan Tosu – 2019
- Krunoslav Lovrek – Cerezo Osaka – 2004
- Mario Garba – Cerezo Osaka – 2004
- Matej Jonjic – Cerezo Osaka – 2017–2023
- Mato Neretljak – Omiya Ardija – 2009–2010
- Mihael Mikić – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shonan Bellmare – 2009–2017
- Mladen Mladenović – Gamba Osaka – 1996–1997
- Nino Bule – Gamba Osaka – 2000–2001
- Nino Galović – Sagan Tosu – 2019
- Stipe Plazibat – FC Gifu, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2013–2014, 2014–2015
- Stjepan Jukić – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2008
- Tomislav Erceg – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2002–2003
- Tomislav Marić – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2005
- Vjekoslav Škrinjar – Gamba Osaka – 1995–1996
- Vjeran Simunić – Yomiuri SC – 1983–1985
Costa Rica 
- Danny Carvajal – Tokushima Vortis, Mito HollyHock, FC Ryukyu – 2018–2023
- Giovanni Clunie – Zweigen Kanazawa, ReinMeer Aomori – 2019, 2023
- Kenny Cunningham – Gainare Tottori – 2012
- Paulo Wanchope – FC Tokyo – 2007
- Roy Smith – Gainare Tottori – 2012
Curaçao 
- Quenten Martinus – Yokohama F. Marinos, Urawa Red Diamonds, Vegalta Sendai, Montedio Yamagata, Kyoto Sanga – 2016–2023
Cyprus 
- Pieros Sotiriou – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2022–2024
Czech Republic 
- František Mysliveček – JEF United Chiba, Ventforet Kofu, Vegalta Sendai – 1992–1996
- Ivan Hašek – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, JEF United Chiba – 1994–1996
- Ivo Ulich – Vissel Kobe – 2005
- Július Bielik – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1991–1992
- Luboš Zákostelský – Consadole Sapporo – 1996
- Martin Hřídel – JEF United Chiba – 1992
- Martin Müller – Vissel Kobe – 2005
- Pavel Černý – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1992–1994
- Pavel Horváth – Vissel Kobe – 2004–2006
- Pavel Řehák – JEF United Chiba, Consadole Sapporo, Yokohama FC – 1991–1996, 1999
Democratic Republic of the Congo 
- Ignace Moleka – Albirex Niigata – 1997–1998
Denmark 
- Alexander Scholz – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2021–2024
- Brian Steen Nielsen – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1996
- Kasper Junker – Urawa Red Diamonds, Nagoya Grampus – 2021–
- Michael Laudrup – Vissel Kobe – 1996–1997
Dominican Republic 
- Luismi Quezada – Tokushima Vortis – 2023
Ecuador 
- Carlos Arroyo – YSCC Yokohama – 2023
- José Carabalí – Nagoya Grampus – 2024–
Egypt 
- Osama Elsamni – Tokyo Verdy, Montedio Yamagata, YSCC Yokohama – 2007–2008, 2011–2016
El Salvador 
- Jaime Rodríguez – Yokohama Flügels – 1992–1993
England 
- Christopher W. McDonald - YC & AC, Tokyo Club, TRICK Club – 1950–1957
- David Hodgson – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1989–1990
- Don Goodman – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1998–1999
- Gary Lineker – Nagoya Grampus – 1992–1994
- Jay Bothroyd – Júbilo Iwata, Consadole Sapporo – 2015–2021
- Ian Crook – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1997–1998
- Ian Griffiths – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1988–1990
- Mark Burke – Omiya Ardija – 1999–2000
- Phil Stubbins – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1999
- Russell Milton – Kashiwa Reysol – 1989
- Ryan Burge – Machida Zelvia – 2009
- Stuart Thurgood – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2000
- Tony Henry – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1989–1991
France 
- Andrea Blede – JEF United Chiba, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2011–2015
- Bafétimbi Gomis − Kawasaki Frontale − 2023–2024
- Basile Boli – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1996–1997
- Franck Durix – Nagoya Grampus – 1995–1996
- Gérald Passi – Nagoya Grampus – 1995
French Guiana 
- Claude Dambury – Gamba Osaka – 1998–2001
Gabon 
- Frédéric Bulot – FC Gifu – 2019
Georgia 
- Davit Mujiri – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2011
Germany 
- Cacau – Cerezo Osaka – 2014–2015
- Dirk Lehmann – Yokohama FC – 2003
- Dirk van der Ven – Yokohama FC – 2003
- Guido Buchwald – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1994–1997
- Frank Ordenewitz – JEF United Chiba, Vegalta Sendai – 1993–1994, 1996
- Jan-Ole Sievers – FC Gifu – 2019
- Leonard Brodersen – Mito HollyHock – 2022
- Lukas Podolski – Vissel Kobe – 2017–2019
- Mario Engels – Tokyo Verdy – 2023
- Michael Rummenigge – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1993–1995
- Pierre Littbarski – JEF United Chiba, Vegalta Sendai – 1993–1994, 1996–1997
- Reinhard Stumpf – Vegalta Sendai – 1996
- Svend Brodersen – Yokohama FC, Fagiano Okayama – 2021–
- Tolgay Arslan – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2024–
- Uwe Bein – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1994–1997
- Uwe Rahn – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1993–1994
Ghana 
- Abdul-Aziz Yakubu – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2024–
- Abdul Naza Alhassan – Shonan Bellmare – 2008
- Charles Dzisah – Nagoya Grampus – 2008–2009
- Desmond N'Ze – Fujieda MYFC, FC Gifu – 2012–2014
- Emmanuel Oti – Vegalta Sendai – 2021
- Francis Cann – Consadole Sapporo – 2024–
- James Bissue – Ococias Kyoto – 2022–2023
- Kim Grant – Shonan Bellmare – 2005
- Kinglord Safo – Consadole Sapporo – 2024–
- Maxwell Ansah – Ococias Kyoto, Ardore Kuwahara – 2021–
- Michael Tawiah – Vonds Ichihara – 2017
- Mohammed Faisal – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2010
- Mohammed Lamine – Atletico Suzuka – 2024–
- Owusu Benson – JEF United Chiba – 2000
- Sadam Sulley – FC Ryukyu – 2022–2024
- Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim – Ococias Kyoto – 2019–2023
Greece 
- Avraam Papadopoulos – Jubilo Iwata – 2016–2017
Guam 
- John Matkin – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2011–2013
- Takumi Ito – SC Ichikawa – 2018–2021
Guinea 
- José Kanté – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2023
Guinea-Bissau 
- Esmaël Gonçalves – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2019–2020
- Valdu Té – FC Imabari – 2021–2022
- Vladimir Forbs – FC Osaka – 2013
Haiti 
- Frantzety Herard - Vissel Kobe - 2019
Honduras 
- Saúl Martínez – Omiya Ardija – 2006
Hong Kong 
- Au Yeung Yiu Chung – YSCC Yokohama, Iwate Grulla Morioka, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2021–
- Leung Yau Wai – Reilac Shiga – 2023
- To Chun Kiu – Atletico Suzuka – 2023
Hungary 
- Bálint Vécsei – Vissel Kobe – 2023
India 
- Arata Izumi – Mitsubishi Mizushima – 2006
Indonesia 
- Irfan Bachdim – Ventforet Kofu, Consadole Sapporo – 2014–2016
- Justin Hubner – Cerezo Osaka – 2024
- Pratama Arhan – Tokyo Verdy – 2022–2023
- Ricky Yacobi – Gamba Osaka – 1988
- Ryu Nugraha – Nagano Parceiro, Fukui United – 2019–
- Stefano Lilipaly – Consadole Sapporo – 2013
Iran 
- Shahab Zahedi – Avispa Fukuoka – 2024
Israel 
- Hassan Hilu – Júbilo Iwata − 2024−
- Neta Lavi – Gamba Osaka – 2023–
Italy 
- Cristian Battocchio – Tokushima Vortis – 2021
- Daniele Massaro – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1995–1996
- Giuseppe Zappella – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1998–1999
- Michele Canini – FC Tokyo – 2014–2015
- Salvatore Schillaci – Jubilo Iwata – 1994–1997
Ivory Coast 
- Bernard Allou – Nagoya Grampus – 1998
- Donald-Olivier Sié – Nagoya Grampus – 1996
- Hamed Koné – Gainare Tottori – 2008–2011
- Seydou Doumbia – Kashiwa Reysol, Tokushima Vortis – 2006–2008
Kenya 
- Ayub Masika – Vissel Kobe – 2021
- Ismael Dunga – Sagan Tosu, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2021–2022
- Michael Olunga – Kashiwa Reysol – 2018–2020
- Teddy Akumu – Sagan Tosu – 2023
Kosovo 
- Benjamin Kololli – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2021–2023
- Besart Berisha – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2018–2019
- Ibrahim Drešević – Machida Zelvia – 2024–
Kyrgyzstan 
- Aydar Mambetaliyev – Ococias Kyoto – 2019
Latvia 
- Kristaps Zommers – Nara Club – 2020
- Vitālijs Maksimenko – Omiya Ardija – 2020
Lebanon 
- Joan Oumari – Sagan Tosu, Vissel Kobe, FC Tokyo – 2018–2022
Liberia 
- Lamie Kiawu – Tokyo Verdy – 2000–2001
Lithuania 
- Vykintas Slivka – Sagan Tosu – 2024–
Luxembourg 
- Gerson Rodrigues – Júbilo Iwata – 2019
- Loris Tinelli – YSCC Yokohama – 2022–2023
Malawi 
- Jabulani Linje – YSCC Yokohama, Shibuya City – 2018–2019, 2021
Malaysia 
- Hadi Fayyadh – Fagiano Okayama, Azul Claro Numazu – 2019–2022
- Luqman Hakim Shamsudin – YSCC Yokohama – 2024–
- Muhammad Khalil – FC Osaka – 2024–
- Nazirul Naim – FC Ryukyu – 2013
- Tam Sheang Tsung – Avispa Fukuoka, Kataller Toyama, Gainare Tottori – 2013–2015
- Wan Zack Haikal – FC Ryukyu – 2013–2014
Mexico 
- Félix Cruz – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1983–1984
Moldova 
- Alexei Koșelev – Júbilo Iwata – 2021–2022
Montenegro 
- Anto Drobnjak – Gamba Osaka – 1998–1999
- Boris Tatar – Machida Zelvia – 2017
- Budimir Vujačić – Vissel Kobe – 1997–1998
- Dženan Radončić – Ventforet Kofu, Shimizu S-Pulse, Omiya Ardija, Oita Trinita – 2007, 2013–2014
- Igor Burzanović – Nagoya Grampus – 2009–2011
- Miodrag Božović – Avispa Fukuoka – 1998
- Nenad Maslovar – JEF United Chiba, Avispa Fukuoka – 1994–1999
- Stefan Mugoša − Vissel Kobe − 2022−2023
- Željko Petrović – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1997–2000
Morocco 
- Abdeljalil Hadda – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2000
- Moestafa El Kabir – Sagan Tosu – 2016
Mozambique 
- Simão Mate Junior – Vegalta Sendai – 2019–2021
Netherlands
- Alex Schalk – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2022–2023
- Alfred Nijhuis – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1997–1998
- André Paus – Júbilo Iwata, Kawasaki Frontale – 1994–1996
- Arno van Zwam – Júbilo Iwata – 2000–2003
- Arnold Scholten – JEF United Chiba – 1997–1998
- Bryan Linssen − Urawa Red Diamonds − 2022−2024
- Calvin Jong-a-Pin – Shimizu S-Pulse, Machida Zelvia, Yokohama FC – 2011–2021
- Erik van Rossum – Tokyo Verdy, Albirex Niigata – 1993, 1995
- Gène Hanssen – Tokyo Verdy – 1993
- Gerald Vanenburg – Júbilo Iwata – 1993–1996
- Hans Gillhaus – Gamba Osaka – 1995–1996
- Henny Meijer – Tokyo Verdy – 1993
- Jan Veenhof – Omiya Ardija – 1998–2000
- Jay-Roy Grot – Kashiwa Reysol – 2023–
- John van Loen – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1995
- Jordy Buijs – V-Varen Nagasaki, Tokushima Vortis, Kyoto Sanga, Fagiano Okayama – 2018–2023
- Lorenzo Ebecilio – Júbilo Iwata – 2019–2020
- Mathieu Boots – Yokohama FC – 2003–2004
- Patrick Zwaanswijk – Oita Trinita – 2004–2005
- Peter Bosz – JEF United Chiba – 1996–1997, 1999
- Pieter Huistra – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1995–1996
- Ralf Seuntjens – FC Imabari – 2022–2023
- Regillio Simons – Kyoto Sanga – 2003
- Richard Witschge – Oita Trinita – 2004
- Ron Jans – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1987–1988
- Sander van Gessel – JEF United Chiba – 2011
- Tarik Oulida – Nagoya Grampus, Consadole Sapporo – 1998–2002, 2003
- Thomas Bakker – Veertien Mie – 2017–2018
New Zealand
- Kayne Vincent – Cerezo Osaka, Gainare Tottori, FC Gifu – 2007–2008, 2013
- Michael den Heijer – Kashiwa Reysol – 2014–2015
- Michael McGlinchey – Vegalta Sendai – 2014
- Michael Woud – Kyoto Sanga, Ventforet Kofu – 2022–2023
- Ryan De Vries – FC Gifu – 2018–2020
- Wynton Rufer – JEF United Chiba – 1995–1996
Nigeria 
- Adebayo Adigun – Kashiwa Reysol, Tokyo Verdy – 2009–2010
- Blessing Eleke – Kashima Antlers – 2022–2023
- Chibueze Christian Simon – Fukushima United – 2021–2022
- Emeka Basil – Tiamo Hirakata – 2021–
- Ikechukwu Eboko – Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2023
- Jerome Abah – Veertien Mie, Hatsukaichi FC, SRC Hiroshima – 2023–
- John Bosco – SR Komatsu – 2021–
- Kenneth Otabor – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2021–
- Momodu Mutairu – Kawasaki Frontale, Montedio Yamagata – 1996–1999
- Michael Obiku – Avispa Fukuoka – 1997–1998
- Mikel Agu – Shonan Bellmare, Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2022–2023
- Onye Ogochukwu − YSCC Yokohama − 2020–
- Origbaajo Ismaila – Fukushima United, Kyoto Sanga, Tochigi SC – 2019–
- Oriola Sunday – Tokushima Vortis, Vanraure Hachinohe, Omiya Ardija − 2022–
- Peter Utaka – Shimizu S-Pulse, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, FC Tokyo, Tokushima Vortis, Ventforet Kofu, Kyoto Sanga – 2015–
- Samuel Abiodun Saanumi – Tegevajaro Miyazaki, Veroskronos Tsuno, J-Lease FC – 2018–
North Korea 
- An Byong-jun – Kawasaki Frontale, JEF United Chiba, Zweigen Kanazawa, Roasso Kumamoto – 2013–2018
- An Yong-hak – Albirex Niigata, Nagoya Grampus, Omiya Ardija, Kashiwa Reysol, Yokohama FC – 2002–2005, 2010–2012, 2014–2017
- Han Yong-gi – YSCC Yokohama – 2022
- Han Yong-thae – Matsumoto Yamaga, Kagoshima United, Tochigi SC, Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2019–2022
- Hwang Song-su – Júbilo Iwata, Thespa Gunma, Oita Trinita – 2010–2018
- Jong Tae-se – Kawasaki Frontale, Shimizu S-Pulse, Albirex Niigata, Machida Zelvia – 2006–2010, 2015–2022
- Kim Jong-song – FC Korea, Júbilo Iwata, Consadole Sapporo – 1987–1998
- Kim Ki-su – Mito HollyHock, Fukushima United – 2005–2013
- Kim Song-gi – Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe, Mito HollyHock, Machida Zelvia, Fujieda MYFC, Tochigi City, Nara Club, ReinMeer Aomori – 2011–2021
- Kim Song-min – FC Tokyo – 2019–2020
- Kim Song-yong – Kyoto Sanga, Thespa Gunma – 2009–2012
- Mun In-ju – Gainare Tottori, FC Gifu – 2022–
- Park Ri-ki – FC Ryukyu, Kochi United, FC Osaka, Reilac Shiga – 2015–2021
- Park Seung-ri – FC Osaka, Thespa Gunma, Azul Claro Numazu, Tochigi CIty, Veroskronos Tsuno – 2015–
- Ri Han-jae – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Consadole Sapporo, FC Gifu, Machida Zelvia – 2001–2020
- Ri Kyong-su – Júbilo Iwata – 2024–
- Ri Yong-jik – Tokushima Vortis, V-Varen Nagasaki, Kamatamare Sanuki, Tokyo Verdy, FC Ryukyu, Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2013–2023
- Ryang Hyon-ju – FC Imabari, Yokogawa Musashino, Veertien Mie – 2021–
- Ryang Kyu-sa – Tokyo Verdy, Thespa Gunma, Fagiano Okayama – 2000, 2003, 2005–2006
- Ryang Yong-gi – Vegalta Sendai, Sagan Tosu – 2004–2023
- Son Jeong-ryun – Avispa Fukuoka, Renofa Yamaguchi – 2010–2014
- Son Min-chol – FC Ryukyu, FC Korea – 2009–2012
North Macedonia 
- Besart Abdurahimi – Cerezo Osaka – 2016
- Blazhe Ilijoski – FC Gifu – 2013
- Boban Babunski – Gamba Osaka – 1996–1998
- David Babunski – Yokohama F. Marinos, Omiya Ardija – 2017–2020
- Dorian Babunski – Machida Zelvia, Kagoshima United – 2017–2020
- Goce Sedloski – Vegalta Sendai – 2004
- Nikola Jakimovski – Nagoya Grampus – 2013
- Stevica Ristić – Shonan Bellmare – 2013
Norway 
- Fadel Karbon – FC Ryukyu – 2018
- Frode Johnsen – Nagoya Grampus, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2006–2010
- Ibba Laajab – Yokohama FC, Omiya Ardija – 2016–2022
- Marius Høibråten – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2023–
- Mushaga Bakenga – Tokushima Vortis – 2021–2022
- Ola Solbakken – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2024
- Tarik Elyounoussi – Shonan Bellmare – 2020–2023
- Tor Hogne Aarøy – JEF United Chiba – 2011–2012
- Tore Pedersen – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1994–1995
Panama 
- Alfredo Anderson – Omiya Ardija – 2001
- Jorge Dely Valdés – Consadole Sapporo, Cerezo Osaka, Sagan Tosu, Omiya Ardija, Kawasaki Frontale – 1993–1998, 2001–2003
- Óscar Linton – FC Imabari – 2021
Paraguay 
- Ángel Ortiz – Shonan Bellmare – 2000
- Aureliano Torres – Kyoto Sanga – 2002
- Casiano Delvalle – Shonan Bellmare – 2005
- Daniel Sanabria – Shonan Bellmare, Kyoto Sanga – 2000, 2002
- Derlis Florentín – Mito HollyHock, Consadole Sapporo – 2005
- Francisco Arce – Gamba Osaka – 2003
- Guido Alvarenga – Kawasaki Frontale – 2000
- Jhonattan Matsuoka – Nagoya Grampus, SC Sagamihara, ReinMeer Aomori, Kamatamare Sanuki, Fukuyama City, Aries Tokyo – 2019–
- Jorge Salinas – JEF United Chiba – 2017–2018
- José Ortigoza – Ventforet Kofu – 2013
- Juan Carlos Villamayor – Avispa Fukuoka – 1998–1999
- Richard Estigarribia – Kyoto Sanga – 2002
- Richart Báez – Avispa Fukuoka – 1996
- Roberto Torres – Jubilo Iwata – 1999–2000
- Santiago Salcedo – FC Tokyo – 2005–2006
Peru
- David Soria Yoshinari – Consadole Sapporo – 1996–1997
- Erick Noriega – Shimizu S-Pulse, Machida Zelvia – 2020–2021
- Hector Takayama – Sagan Tosu – 1996
- Jorge Hirano – Shonan Bellmare – 1980–1981
- Kazuyoshi Shimabuku – Albirex Niigata, Fujieda MYFC – 2021–
- Ismael Montesinos – Fujita Engieneering – 1988-1989
- Jorge Gutti – Fujita Engieneering – 1983-1985
- Alberto Nakaya – Fujita Engieneering – 1980-1981
- Emilio Murakami – Fujita Engieneering – 1980-1981
- Alberto Sone – Fujita Engieneering – 1972-1975
- Carlos Shumbo Matsuda – Fujita Engieneering – 1972-1975
- Luis Bolivar – Onegay Shimasu – 1995-1996
- Hiro Eda – Fujita Engieneering – 1988-1989
Philippines 
- Jefferson Tabinas – Kawasaki Frontale, FC Gifu, Gamba Osaka, Mito HollyHock – 2017–2023
- Paul Tabinas – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2021–2022
- Satoshi Ōtomo – Vegalta Sendai, Sagan Tosu, Yokohama FC, Blaublitz Akita, FC Gifu, Yokogawa Musashino, Tokyo 23 FC – 2000–2005, 2006–2009, 2015–2016, 2019
Poland 
- Andrzej Kubica – Urawa Red Diamonds, Oita Trinita – 2000, 2001
- Filip Piszczek – FC Imabari - 2022–2023
- Jakub Słowik – Vegalta Sendai, FC Tokyo – 2019–2023
- Jakub Świerczok – Nagoya Grampus, Omiya Ardija – 2021, 2023–2024
- Krzysztof Kaminski – Jubilo Iwata – 2015–2019
- Maciej Krakowiak – FC Imabari – 2017–2019
- Piotr Świerczewski – Gamba Osaka – 1999
- Piotr Sowisz – Kyoto Sanga – 2001
- Radosław Kamiński – Fujieda MYFC – 2015
- Tomasz Frankowski – Nagoya Grampus – 1996
Portugal 
- Alexandre Guedes – Vegalta Sendai, Albirex Niigata – 2020, 2022
- Gonçalo Paciência – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2024–
- Hugo Vieira – Yokohama F. Marinos, Consadole Sapporo – 2017–2018, 2020
- Marco Ferreira – Yokohama Flügels – 1998
- Miguel Simão – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2000
- Paulo Futre – Yokohama Flügels – 1998
- Tiago Alves – Montedio Yamagata, Tokyo Verdy – 2022–2024
Qatar 
- Ahmed Yasser – Vissel Kobe – 2018–2019
- Emerson Sheik – Consadole Sapporo, Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2000–2005
Romania 
- Cosmin Olăroiu – JEF United Chiba – 2000
- Gabriel Popescu – JEF United Chiba – 2005
- Ovidiu Burcă – JEF United Chiba, Ventforet Kofu – 2000
- Pavel Badea – Shonan Bellmare, Kashiwa Reysol, Avispa Fukuoka – 1998–2001
- Robert Vancea – JEF United Chiba – 1999
Russia 
- Akhrik Tsveiba – Gamba Osaka – 1994–1996
- Dmitri Radchenko – Jubilo Iwata – 1999–2000
- Igor Lediakhov – Yokohama Flügels – 1998
- Ippey Shinozuka – Yokohama F. Marinos, Omiya Ardija, Kashiwa Reysol, Albirex Niigata – 2017–2023
- Yuriy Nikiforov – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2003–2004
Scotland 
- Alan Irvine – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1989–1990
- Austin MacPhee – FC Kariya – 2003–2006
- Colin Marshall – Machida Zelvia – 2012
- Scott McGarvey – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1990–1992
- Steve Paterson – Tokyo Verdy – 1984–1986
- Steven Tweed – Yokohama FC – 2004–2006
Senegal 
- Ibrahima Rene Camara – Júbilo Iwata – 2005
Serbia 
- Aleksandar Čavrić – Kashima Antlers – 2024–
- Aleksandar Živković – Júbilo Iwata – 2000–2003
- Alen Mašović – Machida Zelvia – 2020–2021
- Alen Stevanović – Shonan Bellmare – 2018
- Bratislav Punoševac – Avispa Fukuoka – 2013–2014
- Dragan Dimić – Machida Zelvia – 2011–2012
- Dragan Mrđa – Shonan Bellmare – 2017–2018
- Dragan Stojković – Nagoya Grampus – 1994–2001
- Dragiša Binić – Nagoya Grampus, Sagan Tosu – 1994, 1995
- Dušan Cvetinović – Yokohama F. Marinos, Tokushima Vortis – 2018–2021
- Dušan Petković – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1997–1998
- Filip Kljajić – Omiya Ardija – 2020–2021
- Gojko Kačar – Cerezo Osaka – 2014
- Goran Vasilijević – JEF United Chiba – 1995–1996
- Luka Radotić – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2023–
- Miodrag Anđelković – Cerezo Osaka – 2004
- Nebojša Krupniković – Gamba Osaka, JEF United Chiba – 1997–1998, 2006
- Nedeljko Stojišić – Vegalta Sendai, Machida Zelvia – 2021–2023
- Nemanja Kojić – Tokyo Verdy – 2019
- Nemanja Vučićević – FC Tokyo – 2013–2014
- Nenad Đorđević – JEF United Chiba – 2007
- Nenad Živković – Kagoshima United – 2015–2016
- Neško Milovanović – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2002
- Nikola Ašćerić – Tokushima Vortis – 2017
- Nikola Vasiljević – Tokushima Vortis – 2017
- Radivoje Manić – Cerezo Osaka – 1998
- Radomir Milosavljević – Kashima Antlers – 2024–
- Ranko Despotović – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2011–2013
- Slobodan Dubajić – Vegalta Sendai – 1997–2000
- Srđa Knežević – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2014
- Srđan Baljak – Consadole Sapporo – 2002
- Stefan Šćepović – Machida Zelvia – 2020
- Vlada Avramov – FC Tokyo – 2015
- Zoltan Sabo – Avispa Fukuoka – 2002
Sierra Leone 
- Amadou Bakayoko – Consadole Sapporo – 2024–
Singapore 
- Anders Aplin – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2018
Slovakia 
- Jozef Gašpar – Vegalta Sendai – 2004
- Lubomir Luhovy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1994
- Ľubomír Moravčík – JEF United Chiba – 2002
- Marek Špilár – Nagoya Grampus 2006–2007
- Miroslav Mentel – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1993–1994
Slovenia 
- Alfred Jermaniš – Yokohama Flügels – 1992
- Amir Karić – Gamba Osaka – 1997–1998
- Ante Šimundža – Vegalta Sendai – 1997
- Branko Ilić – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2016
- Davorin Kablar – Cerezo Osaka – 2004
- Denis Halilović – Yokohama FC – 2016
- Klemen Lavrič – Omiya Ardija – 2008–2009
- Milan Tučić – Consadole Sapporo – 2021–2023
- Milivoje Novaković – Omiya Ardija, Shimizu S-Pulse, Nagoya Grampus – 2012–2015
- Nejc Pečnik – JEF United Chiba, Omiya Ardija, Tochigi SC – 2014–2018
- Peter Binkovski – Vegalta Sendai – 1997
- Primož Gliha – Yokohama Flügels – 1992
- Rok Štraus – Yokohama FC – 2015–2016
- Željko Milinovič – JEF United Chiba – 2001–2004
- Zlatan Ljubijankić – Omiya Ardija, Urawa Red Diamonds – 2012–2018
South Korea
A
- Ahn Joon-soo – Cerezo Osaka, Cerezo Osaka U-23, Kagoshima United – 2016–2020
- Ahn Jung-hwan – Shimizu S-Pulse, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2002–2005
- Ahn Young-kyu – Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2013
- An Hyo-yeon – Yokohama FC – 2009
- An Sun-jin – Mito HollyHock – 2001–2002
- An Yong-woo – Sagan Tosu – 2017–2020
B
- Bae Chun-suk – Vissel Kobe – 2011–2012
- Bae Dae-won – Tokyo Verdy, FC Machida Zelvia – 2012–2015
- Bae Hu-min – Yokohama FC, Azul Claro Numazu – 2013–2015
- Bae Jeong-min – Roasso Kumamoto – 2024–
- Bae Seung-jin – Yokohama FC, Thespakusatsu Gunma, Tokushima Vortis – 2007–2012, 2018
- Bae Soo-yong – Gamba Osaka, Giravanz Kitakyushu, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2017–2019
- Baek In-hwan – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2024–
- Baek Sung-dong – Jubilo Iwata, Sagan Tosu, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2012–2016
- Bak Keon-woo – Sagan Tosu, Ehime FC – 2022–
- Byeon Jun-byum – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shimizu S-Pulse, Zweigen Kanazawa, Ventforet Kofu – 2014–2018
C
- Cha Ji-ho – Roasso Kumamoto – 2008–2009
- Cha Young-hwan – Tochigi SC, Zweigen Kanazawa – 2012–2015
- Chang Woe-ryong – Sagan Tosu – 1989
- Cho Byung-kuk – Vegalta Sendai, Jubilo Iwata – 2011–2013
- Cho Dong-geon – Sagan Tosu – 2017–2020
- Cho Eun-su – FC Ryukyu – 2023–
- Cho Hyeong-in – MIO Biwako Shiga – 2022
- Cho Jae-jin – Gamba Osaka – 2009–2010
- Cho Kwi-jea – Kashiwa Reysol, Urawa Red Diamonds, Vissel Kobe – 1991–1997
- Cho Min-woo – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2013, 2015–2016
- Cho Sung-hwan – Consadole Sapporo – 2009–2010
- Cho Won-hee – Omiya Ardija – 2014
- Cho Young-cheol – Yokohama FC, Albirex Niigata, Omiya Ardija, Tiamo Hirakata, Tochigi City – 2007–2014, 2020–2022
- Choi Byung-gil – FC Ryukyu – 2017–2018
- Choi Dae-shik – Oita Trinita – 1996–1999
- Choi Hyun-chan – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2023–
- Choi Ji-hun – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2013–2014
- Choi Joon-gi – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2017
- Choi Jung-han – Oita Trinita – 2009–2014
- Choi Jung-won – Fagiano Okayama – 2018–2020
- Choi Ju-yong – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2015
- Choi Kun-sik – Roasso Kumamoto, Tochigi SC – 2009–2012
- Choi Kyu-baek – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2018–2019
- Choi Moon-sik – Oita Trinita – 2001
- Choi Seung-in – Shonan Bellmare, Zweigen Kanazawa – 2010–2011
- Choi Su-bin – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2012
- Choi Sung-keun – Ventforet Kofu, Sagan Tosu, FC Gifu – 2012–2017
- Choi Sung-kuk – Kashiwa Reysol – 2005
- Choi Sung-yong – Yokohama FC, Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2006–2010
- Choi Tae-uk – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2005
- Choi Yong-soo – JEF United Chiba, Kyoto Sanga, Jubilo Iwata – 2001–2005
- Choi Young-hoon – FC Osaka – 2024–
- Chong Yong-de – Nagoya Grampus, Cerezo Osaka, Yokohama FC, Consadole Sapporo – 2002–2009
D
- Do Dong-hyun – FC Gifu – 2013–2014
G
- Gang Yoon-goo – Vissel Kobe, Oita Trinita, Ehime FC – 2013–2015
- Goh Dong-min – Matsumoto Yamaga, Vanraure Hachinohe – 2017–2021
- Gu Sung-yun – Cerezo Osaka, Consadole Sapporo, Kyoto Sanga – 2013–2020, 2023–
- Gwak Kyung-keun – Urawa Red Diamonds, Fukushima FC – 1994–1997
H
- Ha Chang-rae – Nagoya Grampus – 2024–
- Ha Dae-sung – FC Tokyo, Nagoya Grampus – 2016
- Ha Seok-ju – Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe – 1998–2000
- Ha Sung-min – Kyoto Sanga – 2017–2018
- Ham Hyun-gi – Oita Trinita – 1993–1994
- Ham Yeong-jun – FC Gifu – 2019–2021
- Han Chang-joo – Kamatamare Sanuki – 2015–2016
- Han Eui-kwon – Fagiano Okayama – 2022–2023
- Han Hee-hoon – Tochigi SC – 2015
- Han Ho-dong – Thespakusatsu Gunma, Tonan Maebashi – 2017
- Han Ho-gang – Montedio Yamagata, Blaublitz Akita, Yokohama FC – 2016–2021
- Han Kook-young – Shonan Bellmare, Kashiwa Reysol – 2010–2014
- Han Sang-woon – Jubilo Iwata – 2012
- Han Seung-gang – Fukuyama City, Aries Tokyo – 2021–
- Han Seung-hyeong – Matsumoto Yamaga, Kataller Toyama, Nara Club – 2016–2018
- Heo Yong-joon – Vegalta Sendai – 2023
- Hong Myung-bo – Shonan Bellmare, Kashiwa Reysol – 1997–2001
- Hong Seok – FC Osaka, FC Tokushima – 2020–2022
- Hong Soon-hak – FC Osaka – 2018
- Hwang Dae-seong – Kyoto Sanga, Tokyo United – 2012–2018
- Hwang Jin-sung – Kyoto Sanga, Fagiano Okayama – 2015
- Hwang Seok-ho – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Kashima Antlers, Shimizu S-Pulse, Sagan Tosu – 2012–2016, 2018–2023
- Hwang Soon-min – Shonan Bellmare – 2011
- Hwang Sun-hong – Cerezo Osaka, Kashiwa Reysol – 1998–2002
- Hwang Te-song – Kyoto Sanga – 2012–2015
- Hwang Ui-jo – Gamba Osaka – 2017–2019
- Hwangbo Kwan – Oita Trinita – 1996–1997
I
- Im Dong-hyeon – Gainare Tottori – 2014
J
- Jang Hyun-soo – FC Tokyo – 2012–2013, 2017–2019
- Jang Hyun-soo – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2022–
- Jang Min-gyu – JEF United Chiba, Machida Zelvia – 2020–
- Jang Seok-won – Fagiano Okayama – 2017
- Jeon San-hae – FC Gifu, Suzuka Point Getters, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2018–2020
- Jeon Ji-wan – FC Ryukyu – 2023–
- Jeong Chung-geun – Yokohama FC, Fagiano Okayama, Machida Zelvia – 2016–2020
- Jeong Shung-hun – Consadole Sapporo – 2014
- Jo Jin-woo – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2018–2019
- Jo Sung-jin – Roasso Kumamoto, Kamatamare Sanuki, Consadole Sapporo – 2009–2013
- Joo Hyun-jin – Iwaki FC – 2024–
- Ju Se-jong – Gamba Osaka – 2021–2022
- Jung Han-cheol – Machida Zelvia, YSCC Yokohama, FC Imabari – 2018–2021
- Jung Hoon-sung – V-Varen Nagasaki, Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2013–2015
- Jung Seung-hyun – Sagan Tosu, Kashima Antlers – 2017–2019
- Jung Sung-ryong – Kawasaki Frontale – 2016–
- Jung Woo-young – Kyoto Sanga, Jubilo Iwata, Vissel Kobe – 2011–2015, 2018
K
- Kang Seong-kook – FC Osaka – 2024–
- Kang Soo-il – Thespakusatsu Gunma, Tokyo Verdy – 2017, 2019
- Kang Sung-chan – Ehime FC – 2024–
- Kim Bo-kyung – Cerezo Osaka, Oita Trinita, Matsumoto Yamaga, Kashiwa Reysol – 2010–2012, 2015, 2017–2019
- Kim Byeom-yong – Montedio Yamagata, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shimizu S-Pulse, JEF United Chiba, Renofa Yamaguchi – 2013–2018, 2023–
- Kim Byeong-yeon – Roasso Kumamoto – 2014–2015
- Kim Byung-soo – Cosmo Oil Yokkaichi, Oita Trinita – 1993–1997
- Kim Byung-suk – Montedio Yamagata, Sagan Tosu – 2009–2011
- Kim Chan-young – Tonan Maebashi – 2013
- Kim Chang-hun – Oita Trinita – 2012
- Kim Chang-soo – Kashiwa Reysol – 2013–2015
- Kim Chol-ho – Kyoto Sanga, Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2017–2018
- Kim Dong-wook – Oita Trinita – 2016
- Kim Dae-eui – JEF United Chiba – 1998
- Kim Do-hoon – Vissel Kobe – 1998–1999
- Kim Do-keun – Tokyo Verdy, Cerezo Osaka – 2000–2001
- Kim Do-kyun – Kyoto Sanga – 2004
- Kim Dong-chan – FC Korea, Mito HollyHock – 2005–2007
- Kim Dong-gwon – FC Gifu, FC Osaka – 2012
- Kim Dong-hee – Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2013
- Kim Dong-hyun – Oita Trinita – 2003
- Kim Dong-sub – Oita Trinita – 2003
- Kim Eun-jung – Vegalta Sendai – 2003
- Kim Geun-chul – Jubilo Iwata, Shonan Bellmare – 2002–2004
- Kim Gun-hee – Consadole Sapporo – 2022–
- Kim Ho-nam – Sagan Tosu – 2010
- Kim Hong-yeon – Fukushima United, Iwate Grulla Morioka, Vanraure Hachinohe, Nara Club – 2013–2020
- Kim Hwang-jung – JEF United Chiba, Ventforet Kofu – 1998–2001
- Kim Hyun-hun – JEF United Chiba, Avispa Fukuoka – 2013–2016
- Kim Hyun-seok (footballer) – Tokyo Verdy – 2000
- Kim Hyun-sung – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2012
- Kim Hyun-woo – Oita Trinita – 2024–
- Kim Jae-hoan – Consadole Sapporo – 2012
- Kim Jeong-hun – Sagan Tosu, Renaiss Koka, MIO Biwako Shiga – 2006–2009
- Kim Jeong-hyun – Oita Trinita – 2012–2015
- Kim Jeong-seok – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2013–2015
- Kim Jin-hyeon – Cerezo Osaka – 2009–
- Kim Jin-kyu – Jubilo Iwata, Ventforet Kofu, Fagiano Okayama – 2005–2006, 2011, 2016
- Kim Jin-su – Albirex Niigata – 2012–2014
- Kim Jong-min – Tokushima Vortis, Fagiano Okayama, Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2011–2015, 2017, 2022
- Kim Jong-pil – Giravanz Kitakyushu, Tokyo Verdy, Shonan Bellmare, Tokushima Vortis – 2011–2018
- Kim Jung-hyun – FC Gifu – 2012
- Kim Jung-woo – Nagoya Grampus – 2006–2007
- Kim Jung-ya – Gamba Osaka, Sagan Tosu, Gamba Osaka U-23, Vegalta Sendai, Fujieda MYFC – 2011–2021
- Kim Kong-chyong – Fukushima United, FC Merry – 2009–2020
- Kim Kun-hoan – Yokohama F. Marinos, Montedio Yamagata, Sagan Tosu, Albirex Niigata – 2008–2013
- Kim Kwang-min – Fagiano Okayama, Fukushima United – 2008–2009, 2011–2013
- Kim Kyung-jun – Tokushima Vortis – 2015–2016
- Kim Min-hyeok – Sagan Tosu – 2014–2018
- Kim Min-ho – Sagan Tosu, Nagano Parceiro – 2021–
- Kim Min-je – Avispa Fukuoka, Ehime FC – 2011–2014
- Kim Min-jun – Shonan Bellmare, Fukushima United – 2019–2020
- Kim Min-jun – Tochigi SC – 2024–
- Kim Min-kyun – Fagiano Okayama – 2011–2012, 2013
- Kim Min-tae – Vegalta Sendai, Consadole Sapporo, Nagoya Grampus, Kashima Antlers, Shonan Bellmare – 2015–
- Kim Min-woo – Sagan Tosu – 2010–2016
- Kim Myung-hwi – JEF United Chiba, Ventforet Kofu, Sagawa Shiga, Cento Cuore Harima, ALO's Hokuriku, Kataller Toyama, Sagan Tosu – 2000–2001, 2003–2011
- Kim Nam-il – Vissel Kobe, Kyoto Sanga – 2008–2009, 2015
- Kim Sang-woo – Tokushima Vortis – 2006–2007
- Kim Seong-ju – Albirex Niigata, Kataller Toyama – 2012–2014
- Kim Seung-gyu – Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol – 2016–2022
- Kim Seung-yong – Gamba Osaka – 2011
- Kim Shin-young – Cerezo Osaka, Sagan Tosu, Ventforet Kofu, Ehime FC – 2007–2012
- Kim Sun-min – Gainare Tottori – 2011–2012
- Kim Sung-joon – Cerezo Osaka – 2014
- Kim Sung-kil – Oita Trinita – 2002–2003
- Kim Sung-kon – Iwate Grulla Morioka – 2024–
- Kim Tae-hyeon – Vegalta Sendai, Sagan Tosu – 2022–
- Kim Tae-woo – Suzuka Point Getters – 2021–2023
- Kim Tae-yeon – Vissel Kobe, Ehime FC, Mito HollyHock, Fagiano Okayama, Tokyo Verdy, Roasso Kumamoto – 2006–2011, 2016
- Kim Yeong-gi – Shonan Bellmare, Oita Trinita, Avispa Fukuoka, Nagano Parceiro – 2007–2016
- Kim Yong-gi – Mito HollyHock – 2012–2013
- Kim Yoo-jin – Sagan Tosu, Yokohama FC – 2006, 2011
- Kim Young-gwon – FC Tokyo, Omiya Ardija, Gamba Osaka – 2010–2012, 2019–2021
- Kim Young-heon – Zweigen Kanazawa – 2016
- Ko Jeong-woon – Cerezo Osaka – 1997–1998
- Ko Jong-soo – Kyoto Sanga – 2003
- Ko Kyung-joon – Tokyo Verdy – 2015
- Ko Kyung-te – Nagano Parceiro, Iwate Grulla Morioka, Briobecca Urayasu, Tokyo Musashino United – 2014–2022
- Koh Bong-jo – Sagan Tosu – 2024–
- Koh Seung-jin – Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2023–
- Koo Bon-hyeok – Montedio Yamagata, Tegevajaro Miyazaki – 2016–2018
- Kwak Hee-ju – FC Tokyo – 2014
- Kwak Tae-hwi – Kyoto Sanga – 2010–2011
- Kweon Han-jin – Kashiwa Reysol, Shonan Bellmare, Thespakusatsu Gunma, Roasso Kumamoto – 2011–2015
- Kwon Kyung-won – Gamba Osaka – 2022–2023
- Kwon Seok-geun – Roasso Kumamoto – 2008
- Kwon Young-ho – Fujieda MYFC – 2017
- Kwon Young-jin – Mito HollyHock – 2017
- Kwoun Sun-tae – Kashima Antlers – 2017–2023
L
- Lee Chang-gang – Fagiano Okayama – 2007–2011
- Lee Chun-soo – Omiya Ardija – 2010–2011
- Lee Dae-heon – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, V-Varen Nagasaki, Tochigi SC – 2012–2015
- Lee Do-hyung – FC Imabari – 2020–2022
- Lee Dong-myung – Fagiano Okayama, Oita Trinita – 2010–2012
- Lee Ho – Omiya Ardija – 2010
- Lee Ho-seung – Consadole Sapporo, Shonan Bellmare – 2011–2015
- Lee Jae-min – Vissel Kobe – 2010–2011
- Lee Je-seung – Montedio Yamagata – 2016–2017
- Lee Ji-seong – FC Ryukyu – 2020
- Lim Jin-woo – Roasso Kumamoto – 2017–2018
- Lee Jong-ho – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2019
- Lee Jong-min – Montedio Yamagata, Tochigi SC, Avispa Fukuoka, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2006, 2009, 2010–2012
- Lee Joo-young – Montedio Yamagata, Tochigi SC, JEF United Chiba, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2013–2017
- Lee Jun-hyeob – Matsumoto Yamaga – 2014–2016
- Lee Jung-soo – Kyoto Sanga, Kashima Antlers – 2009–2010
- Lee Kang-uk – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2016–2017
- Lee Keun-ho – Jubilo Iwata, Gamba Osaka – 2009–2011
- Lee Ki-je – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2012–2014
- Lee Kwang-seon – Vissel Kobe, Avispa Fukuoka – 2012–2015
- Lee Kyung-tae – Fagiano Okayama, FC Ryukyu, Kawasaki Frontale – 2017–2021
- Lee Min-soo – Shonan Bellmare, Shimizu S-Pulse, Tochigi SC, FC Machida Zelvia – 2012–2015
- Lee Myung-jae – Albirex Niigata – 2014
- Lee Rae-jun – Tochigi SC – 2019
- Lee Sang-min – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2019
- Lee Seung-hee – Nagoya Grampus – 2016
- Lee Seung-yeoul – Gamba Osaka – 2012
- Lee Seung-won – AC Nagano Parceiro – 2024–
- Lee Tae-ho – Montedio Yamagata, Tochigi SC, JEF United Chiba, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2013–2017
- Lee Woo-jin – Tokyo Verdy, Jubilo Iwata, FC Machida Zelvia – 2004–2005, 2010–2012
- Lee Woo-young – Oita Trinita – 1996–1997
- Lee Yong-jae – V-Varen Nagasaki, Kyoto Sanga, Fagiano Okayama – 2014–2021
- Lee Yoon-sung – Sagan Tosu – 2024–
- Lee Yun-oh – Vegalta Sendai, Fukushima United, Gamba Osaka U-23 – 2017–2020
- Lim Jeung-bin – Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2016
- Lim Jin-woo – Roasso Kumamoto – 2017–2018
- Lim Seung-gyeom – Nagoya Grampus, Oita Trinita – 2017–2018
- Lim You-hwan – Kyoto Sanga, Albirex Niigata, Tokyo Verdy – 2004–2005, 2015–2016
M
- Min Seong-jun – Montedio Yamagata – 2020–2021
- Moon Je-chun – Tokyo Verdy – 2005–2006
- Moon Joo-won – Sagan Tosu – 2010
- Mun Kyung-gun – Oita Trinita – 2017–2021, 2024–
N
- Na Sang-ho – FC Tokyo, FC Machida Zelvia – 2019–2021, 2024–
- Na Sung-soo – Yokohama FC, Kagoshima United – 2012–2018
- Nam Il-woo – Giravanz Kitakyushu – 2013
- Nam Seung-woo – JEF United Chiba – 2013–2014
- Nam Tae-hee − Yokohama F. Marinos − 2023–
- Noh Hyung-goo – Roasso Kumamoto – 2013
- Noh Jung-yoon – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Cerezo Osaka, Avispa Fukuoka – 1993–2002
O
- Oh Beom-seok – Yokohama FC – 2007
- Oh Chang-hyun – Avispa Fukuoka, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2012–2014
- Oh Jae-suk – Gamba Osaka, Gamba Osaka U-23, FC Tokyo, Nagoya Grampus – 2013–2020
- Oh Jang-eun – FC Tokyo – 2002–2004
- Oh Se-hun – Shimizu S-Pulse, FC Machida Zelvia – 2022–
- Oh Seung-hoon – Kyoto Sanga – 2013–2014
P
- Pak Yong-ho – Sagan Tosu – 1997–2000
- Park Chan-yong – Ehime FC, Renofa Yamaguchi, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2015–2018
- Park Dong-hyuk – Gamba Osaka, Kashiwa Reysol – 2009–2011
- Park Eui-jeong – Kashima Antlers – 2023–
- Park Gi-dong – FC Gifu – 2010
- Park Hyung-jin – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Tochigi SC, V-Varen Nagasaki, Fagiano Okayama – 2013–2017
- Park Jeong-su – Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashiwa Reysol, Sagan Tosu – 2018–2020
- Park Ji-sung – Kyoto Sanga – 2000–2003
- Park Jin-soo – Consadole Sapporo – 2010
- Park Jong-jin – JEF United Chiba, JEF Reserves, Mito HollyHock – 2007–2008
- Park Joo-ho – Mito HollyHock, Kashima Antlers, Jubilo Iwata – 2008–2011
- Park Joon-kyung – FC Gifu – 2009–2010
- Park Ju-sung – Vegalta Sendai – 2009–2012
- Park Jung-hae – Sagan Tosu – 2008
- Park Jung-soo – Sagan Tosu – 2010
- Park Kang-jo – Kyoto Sanga, Vissel Kobe – 1998–1999, 2003–2012
- Park Kun – Avispa Fukuoka, Nagano Parceiro, Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2013–2017
- Park Kun-ha – Kashiwa Reysol – 2000
- Park Kwang-il – Matsumoto Yamaga, Mito HollyHock, Ehime FC – 2013–2016
- Park Kyung-hwan – Shonan Bellmare – 1998
- Park Jun-yeong – Iwaki FC – 2024–
- Park Seong-su – Ehime FC, FC Gifu, FC Ryukyu – 2015–2020, 2024–
- Park Se-gi – Júbilo Iwata – 2024–
- Park Su-bin – FC Imabari, AC Nagano Parceiro – 2022–
- Park Sung-ho – Vegalta Sendai, Yokohama FC – 2010, 2014
- Park Tae-hong – Yokohama FC, Kataller Toyama – 2011–2015
- Park Tae-hwan – Shonan Bellmare, Verspah Oita – 2016–2018
- Park Won-jae – Omiya Ardija – 2009
- Park Yong-ji – Tochigi SC – 2024–
- Park Yoon-ki – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1988
R
- Hyon Rio – Tokushima Vortis – 2022–
- Ryu Myeong-gi – JEF United Chiba – 2010–2011
S
- Seo Kwan-soo – FC Gifu – 2009
- Seo Man-hee – FC Korea, Gainare Tottori, Ehime FC – 2007–2009
- Seo Yong-duk – Omiya Ardija, FC Tokyo, Kataller Toyama – 2009–2011, 2014
- Shin Won-ho – Gamba Osaka U-23, Gamba Osaka – 2020–2022
- Sin Byung-ho – Yokohama F. Marinos, Mito HollyHock – 2000–2001
- Song Bum-keun – Shonan Bellmare – 2023–
- Song Han-ki – Shonan Bellmare, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2011, 2014
- Song In-young – Roasso Kumamoto – 2011
- Song Ju-hun – Albirex Niigata, Mito HollyHock – 2014–2018
- Song Jun-su – MIO Biwako Shiga, Ococias Kyoto AC, FC Ise-Shima – 2021–
- Song Young-min – V-Varen Nagasaki, Kamatamare Sanuki – 2017–2019
- Son Se-hwan – Tokushima Vortis – 2014–2016
T
- Tae Yoon – Vissel Kobe – 2007
- Taiga Son – Sagan Tosu, Zweigen Kanazawa, Ventforet Kofu – 2021–
W
- Won Du-jae – Avispa Fukuoka – 2017–2019
- Woo Sang-ho – FC Gifu, Ehime FC, Tochigi SC, FC Osaka – 2018–2020, 2022–
Y
- Yang Dong-hyeon – Cerezo Osaka – 2018–2019
- Yang Hae-joon – Kataller Toyama – 2013–2014
- Yang Han-been – Cerezo Osaka – 2023–
- Yang Sang-jun – Roasso Kumamoto – 2017–2018
- Yeo Hyo-jin – Tochigi SC – 2010
- Yeo Sung-hae – Sagan Tosu, Matsumoto Yamaga, Thespakusatsu Gunma – 2010–2014, 2017
- Yeon Je-min – Kagoshima United – 2019
- Yoo Dae-hyun – Tochigi SC, FC Machida Zelvia – 2012–2013
- Yoo Hyun – Tochigi SC – 2019
- Yoo Sang-chul – Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashiwa Reysol – 1999–2000, 2002–2004
- Yoon Jong-hwan – Cerezo Osaka, Sagan Tosu – 2000–2002, 2006–2007
- Yoon Jong-min – Japan Soccer College, FC Osaka, Kochi United – 2019–2023
- Yoon Seon-ho – Kamatamare Sanuki, Kochi United SC – 2017–2018
- Yoon Shin-young – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2016
- Yoon Sung-yeul – FC Machida Zelvia, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2011–2014
- Yoon Yoong-seung – Mito HollyHock, Thespakusatsu Gunma, Vonds Ichihara, Tokyo Musashino United – 2014–2017
- Yu In-soo – FC Tokyo, FC Tokyo U-23, Avispa Fukuoka – 2016–2019
- Yu Hyo-jin – Yokohama FC – 2009
- Yu Ye-chan – Ehime FC – 2024–
- Yu Yong-hyeon – Fagiano Okayama, Kochi United – 2019–2022
- Yun Il-lok – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2018–2019
- Yun Suk-young – Kashiwa Reysol – 2017–2020
Spain
- Albert Tomàs – Vissel Kobe − 1998
- Álex Barrera – FC Ryukyu – 2022
- Andrés Iniesta – Vissel Kobe – 2018–2023
- Arnau Riera – Nara Club, Sagan Tosu – 2022–
- Bojan Krkić – Vissel Kobe – 2021–2022
- Carlitos – Tokyo Verdy – 2017–2018
- Carlos Gutiérrez – Avispa Fukuoka, Tochigi SC, Machida Zelvia, V-Varen Nagasaki – 2020–2023
- David Barral – Tokushima Vortis – 2018
- David Concha – Gamba Osaka – 2019
- David Villa – Vissel Kobe – 2019
- Fernando Torres – Sagan Tosu – 2018–2019
- Francisco Sandaza – FC Tokyo – 2015–2016
- Isaac Cuenca – Sagan Tosu, Vegalta Sendai – 2019–2021
- Jairo Morillas – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2018–2019
- Jon Ander Serantes – Avispa Fukuoka, FC Imabari – 2019–2020, 2023–
- Jon Andoni Goikoetxea – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1998
- Jordi Sánchez – Consadole Sapporo − 2024−
- José Aurelio Suárez – Tokushima Vortis – 2022–
- Juan Mata – Vissel Kobe – 2023
- Juanma – V-Varen Nagasaki, Omiya Ardija, Avispa Fukuoka – 2017–
- Julio Salinas – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1997–1998
- Marc Vito – Nara Club − 2024−
- Markel Susaeta – Gamba Osaka – 2019–2020
- Miguel Pallardó – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2017
- Osmar – Cerezo Osaka – 2018
- Pablo Maqueda – Avispa Fukuoka – 1997–1998
- Raúl Amarilla – Yokohama Flügels – 1993–1994
- Sergi Samper – Vissel Kobe – 2019–2023
- Sergio Arenas – Atletico Suzuka – 2019–2021
- Sisi – FC Gifu, Tokushima Vortis, Ehime FC – 2017–2020
- Txiki Begiristain – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1997–1999
- Víctor Ibáñez – FC Gifu, SC Sagamihara, Montedio Yamagata, Matsumoto Yamaga – 2017–
Suriname 
- Warner Hahn – Kyoto Sanga – 2023–2024
Sweden 
- David Moberg Karlsson – Urawa Red Diamonds - 2022–2023
- Emil Salomonsson – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Avispa Fukuoka – 2019–2021
- Freddie Ljungberg – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2011–2012
- Jan Jönsson – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Vissel Kobe – 1993, 1995–1996
- Jean-Paul Vonderburg – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1993
- Lee Baxter – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Vissel Kobe – 1992–1997
- Ludvig Öhman – Nagoya Grampus – 2016
- Robin Simović – Nagoya Grampus, Omiya Ardija – 2016–2020
- Samuel Gustafson – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2024–
Switzerland 
- Johnny Leoni – Nagano Parceiro, Tochigi SC – 2016–2018
- Nassim Ben Khalifa – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Avispa Fukuoka – 2022–
- Thomas Bickel – Vissel Kobe – 1995–1997
Syria 
- Ezequiel Ham – FC Gifu – 2018
Tajikistan 
- Vitaliy Parakhnevych – Shonan Bellmare – 2000
Thailand 
- Adul Lahsoh – Gainare Tottori – 2008
- Chakkit Laptrakul – Tokushima Vortis – 2019
- Chanathip Songkrasin – Consadole Sapporo, Kawasaki Frontale – 2017–2023
- Chaowat Veerachat – Cerezo Osaka – 2018, 2022
- Chayathorn Tapsuvanavon – FC Tokyo – 2020
- Ekanit Panya – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2023–2024
- Jakkit Wachpirom – FC Tokyo – 2018
- Kawin Thamsatchanan – Consadole Sapporo – 2020
- Kiadtiphon Udom – Nara Club – 2024
- Natee Thongsookkaew – Gamba Osaka – 1989–1990
- Nattawut Suksum – FC Tokyo – 2019
- Patrik Gustavsson – Nara Club – 2024
- Phongrawit Jantawong – Cerezo Osaka – 2019
- Sittichok Paso – Kagoshima United, FC Ryukyu – 2017, 2021–2022
- Sarach Yooyen – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2024
- Sirachai Satakussah – FC Matsucelona – 2022–
- Supachok Sarachat – Consadole Sapporo – 2022–
- Tawan Khotrsupho – Cerezo Osaka – 2019
- Teerasil Dangda – Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shimizu S-Pulse – 2018, 2020
- Theerathon Bunmathan – Vissel Kobe, Yokohama F. Marinos – 2018–2021
- Thitipan Puangchan – Oita Trinita – 2019
- Vorawan Chitavanich – Ehime FC – 1985
- Witthaya Laohakul – Gamba Osaka – 1986–1987
Timor Leste 
- Fagio Augusto – Yokogawa Musashino – 2016
- Murilo de Almeida – Oita Trinita, Nagano Parceiro – 2015
- Wellington Rocha – FC Gifu – 2016
Togo 
- Kodjo Aziangbe – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2024–
- Yves Avelete – Nagoya Grampus – 2024–
Trinidad and Tobago 
- Silvio Spann – Yokohama FC – 2005
Tunisia 
- Issam Jebali – Gamba Osaka – 2023–
- Lassad Nouioui – FC Tokyo – 2015
- Ziad Tlemçani – Vissel Kobe – 1995–1997
Turkey 
- Alpay Özalan – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2004–2005
- Eren Albayrak – Jubilo Iwata – 2018–2019
- Fuat Usta – Omiya Ardija – 2002
- İlhan Mansız – Vissel Kobe – 2004
- Ömer Tokaç – Shonan Bellmare, Fukushima United, Tochigi SC – 2019–2022
Ukraine 
- Oleh Protasov – Gamba Osaka – 1994–1996
- Serhiy Skachenko – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2001
United States
- Ansger Otto – Gainare Tottori – 2013
- Brian Waltrip – Kyoto Sanga – 2010–2012
- Dan Calichman – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1990–1993
- Mobi Fehr – SC Sagamihara – 2014–2015
- Piakai Henkel – Fagiano Okayama – 2013–2014
- Ray Takada – Rovers Kisarazu, FC Tokushima – 2022–
- Steven Lenhart – FC Imabari – 2017
- Tom Byer – Kashiwa Reysol – 1986–1987
Uruguay 
- Álvaro Peña – Montedio Yamagata – 2013
- Diego Forlán – Cerezo Osaka – 2013–2014
- Eduardo Acevedo – Consadole Sapporo – 1992
- Fernando Picun – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1999–2000
- Gonzalo González – Albirex Niigata – 2020–2021
- Marcelo Lipatín – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2001
- Pedro Manzi – Albirex Niigata – 2020
- Pedro Pedrucci – Consadole Sapporo – 1990–1995
- Raul Otero – Consadole Sapporo – 1996
- Renzo López – Kyoto Sanga, Sagan Tosu – 2018, 2020
- Santiago Ostolaza – Kyoto Sanga – 1994
Uzbekistan 
- Dostonbek Tursunov – Renofa Yamaguchi – 2019
- Fozil Musaev – Júbilo Iwata – 2017–2021
- Oleg Pashinin – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2001
- Zabikhillo Urinboev – Tokushima Vortis – 2019–2020
Venezuela 
- Williams Velásquez – JEF United Chiba – 2019
Vietnam 
- Bùi Ngọc Long – Azul Claro Numazu – 2022
- Đặng Văn Lâm – Cerezo Osaka – 2021–2022
- Lê Công Vinh – Consadole Sapporo – 2013
- Nguyễn Công Phượng – Mito Hollyhock, Yokohama FC – 2016, 2023–2024
- Nguyễn Ngọc Hậu – Azul Claro Numazu – 2022
- Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Yokohama FC – 2016
- Nguyễn Văn Sơn – Azul Claro Numazu – 2022
- Phạm Văn Luân – FC Ryukyu – 2022
- Rafaelson – Vegalta Sendai – 2018
- Vũ Hồng Quân – FC Ryukyu – 2022
Wales 
- Mark Bowen – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1997
See also
References and notes
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