is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for WE League club Albirex Niigata and the Japan national team.
Club career Hirao was born in Matsudo, Chiba on 31 December 1996. She joined L.League club Urawa Reds from JFA Academy Fukushima in 2014. She played many matches as a regular goalkeeper, helping the club become the champions in the first season. However her opportunity to play decreased behind Sakiko Ikeda from 2015 season. In 2018, she moved to Albirex Niigata.
International career In September 2012, when Hirao was 15 years old, she was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2012 U-17 Women's World Cup and she played 3 matches as regular goalkeeper. In November 2016, she was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2016 U-20 Women's World Cup. She played 5 matches and Japan won the 3rd place.
In April 2018, Hirao was selected Japan national team for 2018 Women's Asian Cup. Although she did not play in any matches, Japan won the championship after two tournaments in a row. On 2 August, she debuted against Australia.Japan Football Association
On 10 May 2019, Hirao was included in the 23-player squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
On 18 June 2021, she was included in the Japan squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
On 13 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
On 14 June 2024, Hirao was included in the Japan squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Hirao was part of the Japan squad that won the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionSingle source here, if player is inactive. If player has not retired, move source next to "Updated" template.ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUrawa Reds2014Nadeshiko League22000002202015Nadeshiko League700000702016Nadeshiko League5010701302017Nadeshiko League00008080Total34010150500Albirex Niigata2018Nadeshiko League18020402402019Nadeshiko League17020001902020Nadeshiko League12000—1202021–22WE League14020—1602022–23WE League19030302502023–24WE League21020502802024–25WE League2204050310Total12301501701550Granada2025–26Liga F8010—90Career total13101601701640
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan201810201910202000202100202220202330202420202540202610Total140
References
External links
Japan Football Association