J.League Best Young Player
The J. League Rookie of the Year is awarded by the J. League to the most outstanding rookie of the season. To be considered a rookie, a player must be in his first professional year of football (domestically or abroad).
Players names shown in bold were also named in the best eleven for that season.
Wins By Club
| # | Club | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Template:S-Pulse | 3 |
| 1 | Template:F Marinos | 3 |
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 3 |
| 4 | Template:Verdy | 2 |
| 4 | Template:Red Diamonds | 2 |
| 4 | Template:Sanfrecce | 2 |
| 7 | Template:Consadole | 1 |
| 7 | Template:Jubilo | 1 |
| 7 | Template:Bellmare | 1 |
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| 7 | Template:Grampus | 1 |
| 7 | Template:Gamba | 1 |
| 7 | Template:Reysol | 1 |
| 7 | Template:Cerezo | 1 |