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Eiji Shirai
Defensive midfielder Albirex Niigata J2-League Standard

Eiji Shirai stats 2026/27

Eiji Shirai ranks top 9% for interceptions and top 24% for key passes among defensive midfielders at a similar level on current form.

  • Age 31
  • Nationality Japan
  • Height 176 cm
  • Last match 10 hours ago
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Appearances
17
16 starts
Goals
0
10 shots
Assists
3
14 key passes
Minutes
1,358
Rating
6.73
average

J2-League 2026/27 · Albirex Niigata

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other defensive midfielders at a similar level

Strengths

  • Interceptions2.16 per 90 Top 9%
  • Key passes0.99 per 90 Top 24%
  • Aerials won1.37 per 90 Top 27%

Weaknesses

  • Ball recoveries0.07 per 90 Bottom 2%
  • Final-third passes0.14 per 90 Bottom 3%
  • Tackles0.30 per 90 Bottom 12%

Similar playersClosest statistical profiles among defensive midfielders at a similar level

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Eiji Shirai FAQs

How many goals has Eiji Shirai scored this season?

Eiji Shirai has scored 0 goals and provided 3 assists in 17 appearances (1,358 minutes) for Albirex Niigata in the J2-League 2026/27 season.

What position does Eiji Shirai play?

Eiji Shirai plays as a defensive midfielder for Albirex Niigata. OddAlerts benchmarks Eiji Shirai against 1,647 defensive midfielders at a similar level.

What are Eiji Shirai's strengths?

On current form, Eiji Shirai's strongest areas compared with other defensive midfielders are interceptions (top 9%, 2.16 per 90), key passes (top 24%, 0.99 per 90) and aerials won (top 27%, 1.37 per 90).

What is Eiji Shirai's average rating this season?

Eiji Shirai averages a match rating of 6.73 across 17 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to Eiji Shirai?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to Eiji Shirai on current form are Ruslan Dedukh (Viktoriya Mykolaivka), Luca Gatt (Pietà Hotspurs) and Dê (Zurrieq).