Peter Utaka is the leading scorer in the Japanese J1 League after he fired his seventh goal at the weekend.
The former OB Odense hitman has now scored seven goals in nine games this season to lead the goal scorers’ chart.
His club Kyoto Sanga FC beat hosts Kashiwa Reysol 2-0 in the league with the 38-year-old striker sealed the victory in the 48th minute to give the visitors a 2-0 lead.
Kyoto Sanga are fifth on the table with 15 points from nine matches.
He scored 21 goals in 40 games last season to help them secure promotion to the top flight.
His compatriot Ismail Origbaajo was a 67th minute substitute for Kyoto Sanga FC as a replacement for Fuji Yamaha.
Utaka won seven full international caps with Nigeria with three goals.
