Nigerian players in the J1 League
7 players all-time · 1 active now
7 Nigerian footballers have played for J1 League clubs according to Wikidata, most often at Kawasaki Frontale (1), Avispa Fukuoka (1), Kyoto Sanga FC (1). 1 is in the league now: Richard Monday Ubong.
| Player | Club(s) | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momodu Mutairu | Kawasaki Frontale | 1997–1998 | – | – |
| Michael Obiku | Avispa Fukuoka | 1997–1998 | 25 | 9 |
| Peter Utaka | Kyoto Sanga FC, Shimizu S-Pulse, FC Tokyo, Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2015–2022 | 28 | 9 |
| Ado Onaiwu | JEF United Chiba, Urawa Red Diamonds, Yokohama F. Marinos | 2014– | – | – |
| Adebayo Adigun | Kashiwa Reysol, Tokyo Verdy | 2009–2011 | 15 | 5 |
| Onyekachi Nwoha | Gamba Osaka | ?– | – | – |
| Richard Monday Ubong now | Vissel Kobe | 2025–now | – | – |