2005 J.League Division 1

J.League Division 1
Season2005
ChampionsGamba Osaka
1st J. League title
1st Japanese title
RelegatedKashiwa Reysol
Tokyo Verdy 1969
Vissel Kobe
Champions LeagueGamba Osaka
Tokyo Verdy 1969
(all to the group stage)
Matches played306
Goals scored873 (2.85 per match)
Top goalscorerClemerson (33 goals total)
Highest attendance55,476 (Round 9,
Red Diamonds vs. Grampus Eight)
Lowest attendance3,267 (Round 5,
Verdy 1969 vs. Sanfrecce)
Average attendance18,765
2004
2006

The 2005 season was the 13th season since the establishment of J.League. It began on March 5 and ended on December 3, followed by promotion/relegation series matches on December 7 and 10.