is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Murai was born in Chiba on December 1, 1979. He joined his local club JEF United Ichihara (later JEF United Chiba) from youth team in 1998. He became a regular player as left midfielder from 2001. The club won the 3rd place 2001 and 2003 J1 League. He moved to Júbilo Iwata with team mate Takayuki Chano in 2005. He played many matches until 2009 except when he injured in 2006. He left the club with Chano end of 2009 season for generational change and he returned to JEF United Chiba with Chano in 2010. He moved to Oita Trinita in 2012 and played until 2013.
National team career In July 2005, Murai was selected Japan national team for 2005 East Asian Football Championship, where Japan finished second. At this tournament, on August 3, he debuted against China. He played 5 games for Japan until 2006.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics J.League 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 Total1998JEF United IchiharaJ1 League410000-411999100020-302000200020-4020012513050-33120022620052-31420032923330-35520042911050-3512005Júbilo IwataJ1 League30030104038020061110021-13220072320050-28220082400020-26020092411040-2902010JEF United ChibaJ2 League4120--61201118220--2022012Oita TrinitaJ2 League37500--3752013J1 League700030-100 Career total294191533934035225
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200530200620Total50
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database