This list covers 28 soccer teams that start with J, from “Juventus” to “Juve Stabia.” The clubs come from Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, and they range from giants with many league titles to small clubs and youth sides. You can use it to find a team you heard about, settle a quiz question, or discover clubs from countries you rarely follow.
Soccer teams are organized clubs that play matches against each other in leagues and cups, usually tied to a city or region. Many are also deeply rooted in local identity, like “Juventus,” whose black-and-white shirts have made it one of the most recognizable clubs in Italy.
Below you’ll find the table with each team’s country, city, league and a short description.
Team: The official name of the club, so you can search for it, spot lookalikes, and tell senior squads from reserve sides.
Country: The nation where the club is based, which helps you see how these J teams spread across the world.
City: The home city or town of the club, useful if you plan a trip, want to find a stadium, or learn local rivalries.
League: The competition where the team plays, showing you whether it is in a top division, a second tier, or a lower level.
Description: A short summary of the club’s history, colors, nickname or biggest achievements, giving you quick context before you look deeper into any team.
Soccer Teams
| Team | Country | City | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | Italy | Turin | Serie A |
| Jagiellonia Białystok | Poland | Białystok | Ekstraklasa |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | South Korea | Jeonju | K League 1 |
| Jeju United | South Korea | Seogwipo | K League 1 |
| Jeonnam Dragons | South Korea | Gwangyang | K League 2 |
| Júbilo Iwata | Japan | Iwata | J.League |
| JEF United Chiba | Japan | Chiba | J.League |
| Johor Darul Ta’zim | Malaysia | Johor Bahru | Malaysia Super League |
| Jamshedpur FC | India | Jamshedpur | Indian Super League |
| JS Kabylie | Algeria | Tizi Ouzou | Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 |
| JS Saoura | Algeria | Béchar | Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 |
| Jwaneng Galaxy | Botswana | Jwaneng | Botswana Premier League |
| Jomo Cosmos | South Africa | Johannesburg | National First Division |
| Jablonec | Czech Republic | Jablonec nad Nisou | Czech First League |
| Jahn Regensburg | Germany | Regensburg | 3. Liga |
| Jong Ajax | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Eerste Divisie |
| Jong PSV | Netherlands | Eindhoven | Eerste Divisie |
| Jong AZ | Netherlands | Alkmaar | Eerste Divisie |
| Jong Utrecht | Netherlands | Utrecht | Eerste Divisie |
| Jönköpings Södra | Sweden | Jönköping | Superettan |
| Jerv | Norway | Grimstad | OBOS-ligaen |
| Jeunesse Esch | Luxembourg | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg National Division |
| Jaguares de Córdoba | Colombia | Montería | Categoría Primera A |
| Junior | Colombia | Barranquilla | Categoría Primera A |
| Juventude | Brazil | Caxias do Sul | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| Jorge Wilstermann | Bolivia | Cochabamba | Bolivian Primera División |
| Juventud de Las Piedras | Uruguay | Las Piedras | Uruguayan Primera División |
| Juve Stabia | Italy | Castellammare di Stabia | Serie B |
Descriptions
Juventus
One of the most successful clubs in Italian football, known as the “Old Lady” and for its black-and-white striped shirts. It has won more Serie A titles than any other club.
Jagiellonia Białystok
The main club of northeastern Poland, famous for its yellow and red colors. It won its first Polish league title in 2024.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
The most decorated club in the K League, backed by the Hyundai car company. It has also won the AFC Champions League twice.
Jeju United
A club based on South Korea’s popular holiday island. It plays in orange and has been a regular in the top flight for decades.
Jeonnam Dragons
A club from the south of South Korea, nicknamed the Dragons. It has won the Korean FA Cup several times.
Júbilo Iwata
A Shizuoka-based club that was a dominant force in Japan around the turn of the millennium. It was once linked with Yamaha Motor and has won several J1 titles.
JEF United Chiba
A founding member of the J.League, formerly backed by JR East and Furukawa Electric. It won the J.League Cup twice in the mid-2000s.
Johor Darul Ta’zim
Malaysia’s dominant club of the last decade, owned by the Johor royal family. It has won the league title every season since 2014.
Jamshedpur FC
A club owned by Tata Steel and based in India’s “Steel City”. It won the ISL League Winners’ Shield in 2021-22.
JS Kabylie
One of Algeria’s most popular and successful clubs, wearing yellow and green. It has won the CAF Champions League twice.
JS Saoura
A club from the Saharan city of Béchar. It won the Algerian league in 2014-15 after rising quickly through the divisions.
Jwaneng Galaxy
A club from Botswana’s diamond-mining town of Jwaneng. It has been among the country’s top teams in recent years.
Jomo Cosmos
A club founded by former star Jomo Sono, who also named it after the New York Cosmos. It was once a fixture in South Africa’s top flight.
Jablonec
Known as FK Jablonec, this northern Czech club plays in green and white. It won the Czech Cup in 2013.
Jahn Regensburg
A Bavarian club that has bounced between the second and third divisions of German football. It is named after gymnastics pioneer Friedrich Ludwig Jahn.
Jong Ajax
The reserve side of Ajax, used to develop young talent. It plays in the Dutch second tier, and many Ajax stars passed through it.
Jong PSV
The development team of PSV Eindhoven. It gives young players senior experience in the Dutch second division.
Jong AZ
The reserve team of AZ Alkmaar, playing in the Dutch second tier. It helps prepare academy players for the first team.
Jong Utrecht
The reserve squad of FC Utrecht, competing in the Dutch second division. It serves as a stepping stone for academy graduates.
Jönköpings Södra
A Swedish club from the shores of Lake Vättern, often called Södra. It has spent time in both Allsvenskan and the lower divisions.
Jerv
A small club from southern Norway, based in the town of Grimstad. It has played in Norway’s second tier in recent seasons.
Jeunesse Esch
One of the most successful clubs in Luxembourg, with a long record of league titles. It plays in the country’s second-largest city.
Jaguares de Córdoba
A Colombian club from the Córdoba department in the north. It is nicknamed the Jaguars and has played in the top flight on and off.
Junior
Officially Atlético Junior, a major Colombian club from the Caribbean coast. It has won the national league title many times and is known as “Los Tiburones”.
Juventude
A club from Rio Grande do Sul state named after Italy’s Juventus and playing in green and white. It won the Copa do Brasil in 1999.
Jorge Wilstermann
One of Bolivia’s biggest clubs, named after an aviation pioneer. It reached the Copa Libertadores semifinals in 2017.
Juventud de Las Piedras
A club from a city near Montevideo, often called La Juve. It has won the Uruguayan second division and spent time in the top flight.
Juve Stabia
A club from the Naples area, nicknamed the “Vespe” or Wasps. It has played in Serie B in recent seasons.