Football: Top scorer Damiao named MVP, 7 Kawasaki players in best XI

Joint top scorer Leandro Damiao was named the J-League's player of the season on Monday after the Brazilian forward helped Kawasaki Frontale to their second straight league title with 23 goals.Damiao, who led the scoring chart alongside Celtic-linked Daizen Maeda of Yokohama F Marinos, is the ninth player in J-League history to be named the MVP while being the top scorer."I'm filled with happiness. I only got the individual award thanks to my teammates," said 32-year-old Damiao, the top scorer at the 2012 London Olympics with Brazil.Related coverage:READ FULL ARTICLE