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Eiji Shirai

Albirex Niigata
Height
8
Shirt
30 years
Sep 26, 1995
Right
Preferred foot
Japan
Country
€385.3K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Central Midfielder
Others
Defensive Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches71%Shot attempts63%Goals68%
Chances created1%Aerial duels won69%Defensive contributions37%
Transfer value: €385.3K
Highest: €664.4K(May 31, 2024)
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J. League 2025

2
Goals
0
Assists
17
Started
21
Matches
1,465
Minutes played
6.73
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 12

Kochi United SC
L2-1
73
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 4

Zweigen Kanazawa
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 29

FC Osaka
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 20

Kataller Toyama
L2-3
54
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 14

Nara Club
D0-0
78
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 7

Kochi United SC
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 1

FC Imabari
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 22

Kamatamare Sanuki
W0-3
90
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 15

Tokushima Vortis
L4-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 8

Ehime FC
W0-1
34
0
0
0
0
-
Albirex Niigata

Apr 12

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Kochi United SC
2-1
73‎’‎
-

Apr 4

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Zweigen Kanazawa
0-0
90‎’‎
-

Mar 29

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
FC Osaka
0-0
90‎’‎
-

Mar 20

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Kataller Toyama
2-3
54‎’‎
-

Mar 14

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Nara Club
0-0
78‎’‎
-
2025

Season shot map

On target: 19%
  • 21Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 1.83xG
1 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.60xG0.94xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,465

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
1.87
xG on target (xGOT)
2.02
Non-penalty xG
1.87
Shots
21
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.69
Successful passes
792
Successful passes %
89.3%
Accurate long balls
21
Accurate long balls %
44.7%
Chances created
4
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
22.2%

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
58
Duels won %
48.3%
Aerial duels won
18
Aerial duels won %
43.9%
Touches
1,072
Touches in opposition box
15
Dispossessed
5
Fouls won
14

Defending

Defensive contributions
62
Tackles
25
Interceptions
10
Blocked shots
6
Fouls committed
23
Recoveries
54
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
10
Clearances
21
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
31
xG against while on pitch
25.17

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Eiji Shirai is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a central midfielder for Albirex Niigata, born on September 26, 1995, who is right-footed. Follow Eiji Shirai on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 J. League season, Eiji Shirai has recorded 2 goals, 0 assists, 1,465 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.73, 2 yellow cards.

Eiji Shirai's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Eiji Shirai's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Albirex Niigata face FC Imabari in the J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A.

Explore Eiji Shirai's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Eiji Shirai's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Eiji Shirai currently plays for Albirex Niigata.

Eiji Shirai's career has also included time at Kashiwa Reysol, Tokushima Vortis, Fagiano Okayama FC, and Mito Hollyhock.

Eiji Shirai is from Japan, and the national team includes Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Shogo Taniguchi, Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Joel Chima Fujita, Kaoru Mitoma, Yuito Suzuki, Shuto Machino, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Daiki Hashioka, Tomoya Ando, Ao Tanaka, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Kodai Sano, Ryunosuke Sato, Hiroki Ito, Kento Shiogai, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kaishu Sano, Junnosuke Suzuki, and Keisuke Goto. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Eiji Shirai has competed in J. League and J. League 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Eiji Shirai, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Eiji Shirai to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches71%Shot attempts63%Goals68%
Chances created1%Aerial duels won69%Defensive contributions37%

Career

Senior career

Albirex NiigataJul 2025 - now
25
2
Kashiwa ReysolJan 2024 - Jul 2025
52
1
Tokushima Vortis (Free transfer)Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
87
5
Fagiano Okayama FCJan 2020 - Dec 2021
78
5
Mito HollyhockFeb 2014 - Dec 2019
127
8
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News

About

Eiji Shirai is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a central midfielder for Albirex Niigata, born on September 26, 1995, who is right-footed. Follow Eiji Shirai on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 J. League season, Eiji Shirai has recorded 2 goals, 0 assists, 1,465 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.73, 2 yellow cards.

Eiji Shirai's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Eiji Shirai's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Albirex Niigata face FC Imabari in the J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A.

Explore Eiji Shirai's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Eiji Shirai's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Eiji Shirai currently plays for Albirex Niigata.

Eiji Shirai's career has also included time at Kashiwa Reysol, Tokushima Vortis, Fagiano Okayama FC, and Mito Hollyhock.

Eiji Shirai is from Japan, and the national team includes Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Shogo Taniguchi, Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Joel Chima Fujita, Kaoru Mitoma, Yuito Suzuki, Shuto Machino, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Daiki Hashioka, Tomoya Ando, Ao Tanaka, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Kodai Sano, Ryunosuke Sato, Hiroki Ito, Kento Shiogai, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kaishu Sano, Junnosuke Suzuki, and Keisuke Goto. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Eiji Shirai has competed in J. League and J. League 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Eiji Shirai, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Eiji Shirai to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.