Shin Yamada, a forward hailing from Japan, was born on the 30th of May, 2000, making him a sprightly 25 years of age. He is recognised as an agile striker for Celtic's squad where he adorns the number 18 jersey. His physique is considered quite ideal for football, standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 11st 11lb (75kg). His football prowess extends to an international level, having had the honour of representing the Japan national team.
In terms of financial data, Shin Yamada's current market value hovers around the £860,000 mark, as per information provided by Transfermarkt.
Yamada embarked on his professional football journey when he joined Kawasaki Frontale in the Japanese J1 League in January 2023. His opening season witnessed him making 27 first team appearances, with four successful strikes at the goal in league matches. The following year was a particularly fruitful one for Yamada, evidenced by his commendable record of 19 goals in 38 first team appearances. However, he subsequently experienced a slight dip in form during the 2025 season, scoring just two goals in his 21 first team appearances.
In a pivotal career move, Yamada was transferred from Kawasaki Frontale to Celtic, a team competing in the Scottish Premiership, in July 2025. The deal came to fruition for a fee close to £1.5m. His contributions to Celtic in the 2025 - 2026 season have so far encompassed eight first team appearances.
Yamada's participation within Celtic extends to numerous league competitions. His record for the 2025 - 2026 season includes one appearance as a substitute in both the League Cup and Scottish Cup. Moreover, he has also risen to the occasion as a substitute in the Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic.
