Hiroyuki Shirai

Hiroyuki Shirai (白井 博幸, Shirai Hiroyuki, born 17 June 1974) is a former Japanese football player.

Hiroyuki Shirai
白井 博幸
Personal information
Full name Hiroyuki Shirai
Date of birth (1974-06-17) 17 June 1974
Place of birth Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1990–1992 Tokai University Daiichi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1996 Shimizu S-Pulse 43 (2)
1997 Verdy Kawasaki 17 (0)
1998 Cerezo Osaka 21 (0)
2000–2005 Shonan Bellmare 126 (2)
2006–2007 Vegalta Sendai 31 (0)
2008 FC Ryukyu 3 (0)
Total 241 (4)
National team
1996 Japan U-23 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Shirai was born in Fuji on 17 June 1974. After graduating from [high school, he joined his local club Shimizu S-Pulse in 1993. However his opportunity to play increased, he could hardly play in the match in 1996. He moved to Verdy Kawasaki (1997) and Cerezo Osaka (1998). After a year's blank, he joined J2 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2000. He played for Bellmare in 6 seasons. He moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2006. Initially he played as regular player. However he lost regular position for injury in June 2006. He moved to Japan Football League club FC Ryukyu in 2008. However he could hardly play in the match for injury. He retired end of 2008 season.

National team career

In July 1996, Shirai was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics.[1] At this tournament, he played 2 matches. Although Japan won 2 matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1993Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League00001010
19941411000150
199524110-251
199650001060
1997Verdy KawasakiJ1 League1701020200
1998Cerezo OsakaJ1 League2100040250
2000Shonan BellmareJ2 League2100010220
20011500010160
200233030-360
200330240-342
200417010-180
200510000-100
2006Vegalta SendaiJ2 League19000-190
200712010-130
2008FC RyukyuFootball League30--30
Total 24141201002634

References

  1. "Hiroyuki Shirai Biography and Statistics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 16 December 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.


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