Taiki Murai (村井 泰希, Murai Taiki, born 12 June 1992) is a Japanese former football player who is currently the assistant goalkeeper coach of the J2 League club Yokohama FC.[1]

Taiki Murai
Personal information
Full name Taiki Murai
Date of birth (1992-06-12) 12 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Mie, Japan
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Yokohama FC 0 (0)
2013–2014Yokohama FC Hong Kong (loan) 13 (0)
2014Ehime FC (loan) 0 (0)
Total 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2015

Club career

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Yokohama FC

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Murai joined Yokohama-based Yokohama FC in 2011 from graduated from high school.

Yokohama FC Hong Kong

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On 20 December 2012, Murai joined Hong Kong First Division League club Yokohama FC Hong Kong on loan from J2 League club Yokohama FC until the end of the season.[2] He made his debut for his new club against Kitchee on 20 January 2013. His fine performance led the team gain a draw from the defending champions of the league.

On 4 July 2013, Yokohama FC confirms the extension of loan to Yokohama FC Hong Kong until 31 January 2014.[3]

Club statistics

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Club Season Division League Cup & Shield1 FA Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Yokohama FC 2011 J2 League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 J2 League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yokohama FC Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japan Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yokohama FC HK (loan) 2012–13 First Division 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Yokohama FC HK (loan) 2013–14 First Division 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Yokohama FC Hong Kong Total 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Hong Kong Total 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Career Total 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0

1Cup & Shield includes Hong Kong League Cup, Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield and J.League Cup.

References

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  1. ^ 選手・スタッフ [Players/staff] (in Japanese). Yokohama FC. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Murai Taiki Transfer to Yokohama FC Hong Kong". Yokohama FC Hong Kong Official Website. 20 December 2012.
  3. ^ "村井泰希選手 横浜FC香港への期限付き移籍期間延長のお知らせ" (in Japanese). yokohamafc.com. 4 July 2013.
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