Kashiwa Reysol forward Michael Olunga is turning heads in the J. League first division this season, bagging a hat trick against Vegalta Sendai on Sunday to solidify his position as the J1's top scorer with eight goals in seven matches.
Reysol's ace, who sits atop the season's scoring rankings by four goals, helped cement Kashiwa's return to the first division this year by notching eight goals in the club's final match last season against Kyoto Sanga and setting a J. League record.
"I fight hard every match and try to do my best," said Olunga, the first player from Kenya to compete in Japan's top flight.