Vissel Kobe

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka's superb J-League run continued as Lins' last-gasp winner earned a 3-2 victory at fellow title challengers Kashima Antlers.

Lukas Podolski Vissel Kobe have secured the services of Lukas Podolski from Galatasaray per the end of the season for a fee of €2.6 million.

Urawa Reds J-League leaders Urawa Reds will look to consolidate their position at the summit with victory at mid-table Albirex Niigata on Tuesday.

Arsene Wenger

Diego Forlan The J-League is not unfamiliar with welcoming world-renowned names, with Andres Iniesta set to be the latest in a distinguished list.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Vissel Kobe's head of player development Atsuhiro Miura has denied the club is in negotiations to sign Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta.

Andrés Iniesta Luján We take a look at the best Opta numbers behind Andres Iniesta's career after the Barcelona icon's move to Vissel Kobe was confirmed.

Urawa Reds Leaders Urawa Reds host a team that has lost five games in a row as closest challengers Kashima Antlers entertain the J-League's form side.

Sagan Tosu Sagan Tosu climbed to the summit of the J-League with a 1-0 win over Nagoya Grampus after previous leaders Urawa Reds were held.

Shimizu S-Pulse ​Katsumi Oenoki will hope to begin his Shimizu S-Pulse reign with victory over Tokyo on Saturday.