is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career Shirai was born in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 18, 1966. After graduating from Kyoto Sangyo University, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1989. He played as regular goalkeeper from first season. In 1991, he moved to Toshiba (later Consadole Sapporo). Although he played many matches until 1992, he could not play at all in the match in 1993. In 1994, he moved to Gamba Osaka. However he could hardly play in the match behind Kenji Honnami and Hayato Okanaka. In 1996, he returned to Consadole Sapporo and became a regular goalkeeper. In 1997, he moved to JEF United Ichihara. He battles with Japan national team goalkeeper Kenichi Shimokawa for regular goalkeeper. Although he played many matches in 1997, he could hardly play in the match in 1998. In 1999, he moved to Omiya Ardija. He played as regular goalkeeper in 3 season and he retired end of 2001 season. However he came back as player in March 2002 because multiple goalkeepers were injured. He did not play in the match and retired in August 2002.J.League

Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1989/90Tanabe PharmaceuticalJSL Division 2230002301990/91250102601991/92ToshibaJSL Division 1160001601992Football League170-17019930000-001994Gamba OsakaJ1 League0000000019951000-101996000000001996Consadole SapporoFootball League19000-1901997JEF United IchiharaJ1 League17000101801998201020501999Omiya ArdijaJ2 League3602020400200038030104202001390002041020020000-00Total233060902480

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