Eiji Shirai (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Eiji Shirai is a 69 overall rated CMF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Albirex Niigata in the MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE. JAPAN, age 30.
Eiji Shirai can gain up to 18 overall points (+26%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Orchestrator.
Positions: CMF, DMF, RMF, AMF.
Eiji Shirai is playable across 4 positions (CMF, DMF, RMF, AMF), a highly versatile profile.
Eiji Shirai Stats
Eiji Shirai's standout current stat is Stamina at 74. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 57 |
| Ball Control | 67 |
| Dribbling | 62 |
| Tight Possession | 65 |
| Low Pass | 69 |
| Lofted Pass | 71 |
| Finishing | 60 |
| Heading | 55 |
| Place Kicking | 58 |
| Curl | 64 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 60 |
| Acceleration | 65 |
| Kicking Power | 68 |
| Jump | 58 |
| Physical Contact | 54 |
| Balance | 72 |
| Stamina | 74 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 59 |
| Tackling | 63 |
| Defensive Engagement | 71 |
| Aggression | 72 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 |
Eiji Shirai Stats at Max Level
Eiji Shirai's biggest gain at max level is Ball Control: 67 at base rising to 79 at max level (+12). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 57 | 62 | +5 |
| Ball Control | 67 | 79 | +12 |
| Dribbling | 62 | 74 | +12 |
| Tight Possession | 65 | 77 | +12 |
| Low Pass | 69 | 81 | +12 |
| Lofted Pass | 71 | 83 | +12 |
| Finishing | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Heading | 55 | 55 | +0 |
| Place Kicking | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Curl | 64 | 64 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 60 | 72 | +12 |
| Acceleration | 65 | 70 | +5 |
| Kicking Power | 68 | 80 | +12 |
| Jump | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Physical Contact | 54 | 54 | +0 |
| Balance | 72 | 77 | +5 |
| Stamina | 74 | 86 | +12 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 59 | 67 | +8 |
| Tackling | 63 | 71 | +8 |
| Defensive Engagement | 71 | 79 | +8 |
| Aggression | 72 | 80 | +8 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CMF remains Eiji Shirai's best-rated position at max level (87); the next-best alternative is DMF (85). The ratings below show how Eiji Shirai would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 69 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 43 |
| CB | Center Back | 64 |
| LB | Left Back | 65 |
| RB | Right Back | 65 |
| DMF (secondary) | Defensive Midfielder | 85 |
| CMF (registered) | Central Midfielder | 87 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 66 |
| RMF (secondary) | Right Midfielder | 80 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 78 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 64 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 64 |
| SS | Second Striker | 64 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 62 |
Skills (1)
Captaincy.
None of Eiji Shirai's 1 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Eiji Shirai (2)
Of the 2 known Eiji Shirai cards, this one ranks #2 by max overall rating (87 vs. 93 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 26 Sep '24 | 75 | 93 | 105706929844100 |
| Standard (this card) | 69 | 87 | 61316 |
Eiji Shirai is a 69 OVR CMF from JAPAN, playing for Albirex Niigata in MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE. Max overall: 87. Playing style: Orchestrator. Secondary positions: DMF, RMF, AMF. Skills: Captaincy. Booster: No Booster (). 1 other Shirai variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eiji Shirai's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Eiji Shirai reaches 87 overall at max level as CMF, up from 69 at base level. Eiji Shirai's biggest gain at max level is Ball Control: 67 at base rising to 79 at max level (+12).
What is Eiji Shirai's best position at max level?
CMF remains Eiji Shirai's best-rated position at max level (87); the next-best alternative is DMF (85).
What is Eiji Shirai's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Eiji Shirai's standout current stat is Stamina at 74. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.