Nigerian players in the J2 League
7 players all-time · 1 active now
7 Nigerian footballers have played for J2 League clubs according to Wikidata, most often at Tokushima Vortis (3), Ventforet Kofu (2), Montedio Yamagata (1). 1 is in the league now: Lawrence Izuchukwu.
| Player | Club(s) | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momodu Mutairu | Montedio Yamagata | 1999–1999 | 22 | 6 |
| Peter Utaka | Ventforet Kofu, Tokushima Vortis | 2018–2024 | – | – |
| Ado Onaiwu | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | ?– | – | – |
| Derick Ogbu | Ventforet Kofu | 2016– | – | – |
| Oriola Sunday | Tokushima Vortis, RB Omiya Ardija | ?– | – | – |
| Lawrence Izuchukwu now | Tokushima Vortis | 2025–now | – | – |
| Oha Jesutekevwe | Fujieda MYFC | ?– | – | – |