Born on 30 May 2000, Japanese forward Shin Yamada has made quite a name for himself at the impressively youthful age of 25. Primarily playing as a striker for Kawasaki Frontale, Yamada stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall, tipping the scales at 11st 11lb (75kg). He proudly dons the number 20 jersey on match days.
With a considerable reputation building on the field, his current market value aligns with his rising stature. It's estimated to be about €800k (£680k), according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Kawasaki Frontale, worth studying closely, is set to run for another 1 year and 8 months, expiring on the last day of January 2027.
Yamada hit the ground running in his debut season in 2023 for Kawasaki Frontale, making 27 first team appearances and finding the back of the net a commendable four times. Showing no signs of sophomore syndrome, Yamada followed this up in 2024 with an exceptional 38 first team appearances and an impressive haul of 19 goals. To kick off 2025, he remains firmly committed to his role at Kawasaki Frontale.
Yamada's clear ability has not been confined to domestic football though. His pursuits on an international stage have seen him participate keenly in the AFC Champions League for Kawasaki Frontale. Over the 2023 - 2024 season, he eked out a start and four substitute appearances. The following season, in the esteemed AFC Champions League Elite 2024 - 2025, Yamada made quite an impression, scoring a goal in his three starts and eight substitute appearances.
