Former Internacional Striker Anderson Lopes Shines With 34 Goals in Japan

Anderson Lopes, a 31-year-old Brazilian forward, is enjoying the most prolific period of his career while playing for Yokohama Marinos in Japan. According to data gathered by Bolavip, the former Internacional youth product has netted 34 goals over the past 12 months, making him the second-highest-scoring Brazilian player in the world during that time.

His journey with Internacional began in 2008 when he joined the club as a teenager. Anderson was introduced to the Porto Alegre side by Walter, a childhood friend and former striker who helped the club win the Copa Libertadores. Despite his early promise, Anderson never broke into the senior squad and eventually moved on to pursue his career elsewhere.

After stints with several teams, Anderson found his stride in the Japanese league, where his clinical finishing and offensive presence have made him a standout figure. His goal-scoring form with Yokohama Marinos has drawn attention, especially considering his consistent output in a highly competitive league.

Meanwhile, his former club Internacional recently claimed the 2025 Campeonato Gaúcho title, finishing the tournament undefeated. Under coach Roger Machado, Inter defeated archrivals Gremio 1–0 in the second leg of the final, securing the title after a 2–0 win in the first leg.