Shin Yamada, born on 30 May 2000 in Japan, is a 25-year old forward who primarily operates as a striker for Celtic Football Club. He stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at 11st 11lb (75kg). The Japanese footballer sports the number 18 on his jersey. His current market worth is estimated to be around £721k, according to his Transfermarkt profile.
Yamada started his football career in January 2023 at the esteemed J1 League Club, Kawasaki Frontale in Japan. During his debut season in 2023, Yamada earned his stripes, making an impressive 27 first team appearances and scoring four goals in league matches. His performance saw a significant rise in his second season in 2024, making a grand total of 38 first team appearances and notching up a commendable tally of 19 league goals. In the subsequent season of 2025, Yamada has carried on his respectable form with 21 first team appearances and two league goals.
July of 2025 marked a new chapter for Yamada as he was transferred from Kawasaki Frontale to Celtic in the Premiership league of Scotland for a roughly estimated fee of £1.5m. The current season of 2025 - 2026, Yamada's first season at Celtic, saw the young striker make his first few strides with three appearances in league matches so far.
Yamada had the opportunity to showcase his skills in the League Cup of 2025 - 2026 for Celtic where he made an appearance as a substitute, and given a similar chance in the Champions League Qualifiers in the same year. Even though Yamada's Celtic career is just beginning, his early performances indicate a promising future.
