is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven, on loan from Scottish Premiership club Celtic, and the Japan national team.
Club career Named as a designated special player ahead of the 2022 season, Yamada made his debut for Kawasaki Frontale in the J.League Cup against Cerezo Osaka.
On 19 July 2025, Yamada signed for Scottish Premiership club Celtic on a four year contract. He made his debut for the Bhoys in a 2–0 victory over Aberdeen on 10 August.
On 27 January 2026, having made only one start and ten substitute appearances for the first-team, Yamada joined 2. Bundesliga side Preußen Münster on loan until the end of the season.
On 14 July 2026, after being on loan with Preußen Münster he signed on loan with Belgian Pro League side OH Leuven until the end of the season.
International career Yamada made his international debut for Japan on 12 July 2025 when he came on as a substitute against Hong Kong in the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, a match that Japan won 6–1.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsToin University of Yokohama2019–13–––132020–21–––212022–11–––11Total004500000045Kawasaki Frontale2022J1 League0000100000102023274416130–406202438192140611051212025209120061–275Total8525741111521011932Celtic2025–26Scottish Premiership8010101010120Preußen Münster2025–262. Bundesliga710000000071Career total100261291211622014238 Notes
Honours Kawasaki Frontale Japanese Super Cup: 2024
Celtic Scottish Premiership: 2025-26
Japan EAFF Championship: 2025
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