Shirai Eiji (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Shirai Eiji is a 66 overall rated DMF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Albirex Niigata in the 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE. Japan, age 31.
Shirai Eiji can gain up to 19 overall points (+29%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Orchestrator.
Positions: DMF, CMF, RMF, AMF.
Shirai Eiji is playable across 4 positions (DMF, CMF, RMF, AMF), a highly versatile profile.
Shirai Eiji Stats
Shirai Eiji'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 |
Shirai Eiji Stats at Max Level
Shirai Eiji's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 59 at base rising to 75 at max level (+16). 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 | 61 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 67 | 71 | +4 |
| Dribbling | 62 | 66 | +4 |
| Tight Possession | 65 | 69 | +4 |
| Low Pass | 69 | 77 | +8 |
| Lofted Pass | 71 | 79 | +8 |
| Finishing | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Heading | 55 | 63 | +8 |
| Place Kicking | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Curl | 64 | 64 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 60 | 70 | +10 |
| Acceleration | 65 | 69 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 68 | 78 | +10 |
| Jump | 58 | 66 | +8 |
| Physical Contact | 54 | 62 | +8 |
| Balance | 72 | 76 | +4 |
| Stamina | 74 | 84 | +10 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 59 | 75 | +16 |
| Tackling | 63 | 79 | +16 |
| Defensive Engagement | 71 | 87 | +16 |
| Aggression | 72 | 88 | +16 |
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
At max level, Shirai Eiji rates just as well at CMF (85) as at its registered position, DMF. The ratings below show how Shirai Eiji 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 66 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 44 |
| CB | Center Back | 82 |
| LB | Left Back | 84 |
| RB | Right Back | 84 |
| DMF (registered) | Defensive Midfielder | 85 |
| CMF (secondary) | Central Midfielder | 85 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 82 |
| RMF (secondary) | Right Midfielder | 82 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 80 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 78 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 78 |
| SS | Second Striker | 77 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 74 |
Skills (1)
Captaincy.
None of Shirai Eiji's 1 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Shirai Eiji (2)
Of the 2 known Shirai Eiji cards, this one ranks #2 by max overall rating (85 vs. 93 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 26 Sep '24 | 75 | 93 | 105706929844100 |
| Standard (this card) | 66 | 85 | 61316 |
Shirai Eiji is a 66 OVR DMF from Japan, playing for Albirex Niigata in 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE. Max overall: 85. Playing style: Orchestrator. Secondary positions: CMF, RMF, AMF. Skills: Captaincy. 1 other Eiji variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirai Eiji's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Shirai Eiji reaches 85 overall at max level as DMF, up from 66 at base level. Shirai Eiji's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 59 at base rising to 75 at max level (+16).
What is Shirai Eiji's best position at max level?
At max level, Shirai Eiji rates just as well at CMF (85) as at its registered position, DMF.
What is Shirai Eiji's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Shirai Eiji'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.