Ryohei Shirasaki

is a Japanese football player for FC Machida Zelvia.

Shirasaki has made over 300 league appearances, with more than 180 of them in the J1 League. Described in the 2017 season as a "key player" for Shimizu S-Pulse, he has spent most of his career with the club.

Career

On 30 August 2011, Shimizu S-Pulse announced that Shirasaki would be promoted to the first team from the 2012 season.

On 9 August 2013, Shirasaki was announced at Kataller Toyama on a six month loan. On 8 January 2014, his loan was extended on a one year loan for the 2014 season. It was reported that Shirasaki would only stay at Kataller Toyama if manager Takayoshi Amma stayed. He changed his shirt number to 9 for the 2014 season. On 17 January 2015, his loan expired and he returned to Shimizu S-Pulse. He played regular football with Kataller Toyama and improved offensively and defensively.

During the 2017 season, Shirasaki was described as a "key player" during their first season back in the J1 League.

On 29 December 2018, Shirasaki was announced at Kashima Antlers on a permanent transfer. On 18 May 2019, his 26th birthday, he scored two goals against Matsumoto Yamaga. On 20 July 2019, he scored against Sagan Tosu, meaning he had scored in two consecutive gameweeks.

On 11 August 2021, Shirasaki was announced at Sagan Tosu on a six month loan deal.

On 27 December 2021, Shirasaki was announced at Shimizu S-Pulse on a permanent transfer.

On 31 July 2024, Shirasaki was announced at Machida Zelvia on a six month loan deal.

On 4 January 2025, Shirasaki was announced at Machida Zelvia on a permanent transfer.

International career

In November 2013, Shirasaki was called up to the Japan U20 team for their tour of Myanmar.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club Machida Zelvia Emperor's Cup: 2025