is a former Japanese football player. He played twice for the Japan national football team.
Club career Hirase was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on 23 May 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashima Antlers in 1996. He played many matches from 1999. In 2000, the club won all three major title in Japan; J1 League, J.League Cup and Emperor's Cup. In 2001, the club won the champions J1 League for 2 years in a row. In July 2002, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos on loan. He returned to Kashima Antlers in 2003 and moved to Vissel Kobe in August 2004. He moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2008. He retired end of 2010 season.
National team career On 5 February 2000, Hirase debuted for Japan national team against Mexico. He played 2 games for Japan in 2000.Japan National Football Team Database
In September 2000, Hirase was selected Japan U-23 national team for 2000 Summer Olympics. He played 2 matches.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Total1996Kashima AntlersJ1 League000000-001997100000-1019992252020-265200026115054-361520012303231-2932002720051-1232002Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League1922100-2132003Kashima AntlersJ1 League28740412138920041100051-1612004Vissel KobeJ1 League10110--11120051941030-2342006J2 League30311--3142007J1 League300010-402008Vegalta SendaiJ2 League381100--3811200940811--4192010J1 League1101050-170 Career total288542153383382137776
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200020Total20
Appearances in major competitions YearCompetitionCategoryAppearancesGoalsTeam RecordStartSub20002000 AFC Asian Cup qualificationSenior010Qualified 20002000 OlympicsU-23010Quarterfinals
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database