Albirex Niigata crest
MidfielderSeason 2025

Eiji Shirai

Albirex NiigataJ1 LeagueData current as of 27 July 2026
Open NoFluffPicks app
NationalityJapan
PositionMidfielder
Age30 years
Height176 cm
Weight69 kg
Shirt number33

Eiji Shirai: season at a glance

Eiji Shirai represents Albirex Niigata in J1 League during the 2025 season. Across 21 appearances, the player has completed 1465 minutes, scored 2 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 21, Shots on target: 4, Shot accuracy: 19.1%, Expected goals (xG): 2.48 and Non-penalty xG: 2.48.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 25, Interceptions: 11, Clearances: 20 and Duels won: 57.

The profile also links 2 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

21Appearances
1,465Minutes
2Goals
0Assists
4.15Average rating
2Goal involvements0.12 per 90

Playing time and performance

21Appearances
17Starts
1,465Minutes
0.12Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
4.15Average rating

Attacking

2Goals
21Shots1.29 per 90
4Shots on target0.25 per 90
19.1%Shot accuracy
9.5%Shot conversion
2.48Expected goals (xG)0.15 per 90
2.48Non-penalty xG0.15 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.82Expected assists (xA)0.11 per 90
5Key passes0.31 per 90
9Crosses0.55 per 90

Passing and possession

887Passes54.42 per 90
791Completed passes48.53 per 90
89.2%Pass completion
3Dribbles0.18 per 90
1Successful dribbles33.0%

Defending

25Tackles1.53 per 90
11Interceptions0.67 per 90
20Clearances1.23 per 90
6Blocks0.37 per 90
57Duels won48.0%
18Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

2Yellow cards
0Red cards
14Fouls drawn
23Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Tokyo - Albirex Niigata06 Dec 20251 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Albirex Niigata - Kashiwa Reysol30 Nov 20251 : 3Starter00🟨 1-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025J1 League211,46520
2025J-League Cup427400

Explore match analysis, betting picks, value bets and full reasoning in the NoFluffPicks app.

Open NoFluffPicks app

Frequently asked questions

Which team does Eiji Shirai play for?

Eiji Shirai is listed with Albirex Niigata in J1 League for the 2025 season.

How many goals and assists does Eiji Shirai have?

Eiji Shirai has 2 goals and 0 assists in 21 appearances during the 2025 season.

How many minutes has Eiji Shirai played?

The 2025 record contains 1465 minutes across 21 appearances.

What statistics are available for Eiji Shirai?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.