Shin Yamada is a striking force hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun, born on 30 May, 2000, which currently places him at 25 years of age. At 5ft 8in (1.75m) in height and a sturdy 11st 11lb (75kg), this forward flaunts the number 18 jersey for Celtic and switch between roles of a forward and striker. On top of his club commitments, Yamada proudly represents his homeland on the international stage with the Japan national team.
Yamada's prowess on the field is not to be taken lightly as his market value rests around the £1m mark according to Transfermarkt. This is a fitting testament to his skill and contribution to the teams for whom he has graced the field.
Prior to his Celtic journey, Yamada kicked off the year 2023 with a move to Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, Japan. Across multiple seasons, his contributions were considerable. He lined up in the first team 27 times, netting four goals during the 2023 season. His 2024 season proved productive with 38 appearances and 19 goals scored. The current 2025 season, so far, has seen him on the field 21 times, bagging two goals.
Midway through 2025, perhaps propelled by his impressive track record, Yamada made a career-altering leap from Kawasaki Frontale to Celtic in the Premiership, Scotland. The move came with a label of around £1.5m, marking one of the substantial transfers in favour of the Celts.
His maiden season (2025 - 2026) donning the Celtic jersey has so far been promising, involving him in five league matches. Switching his focus between domestic and European objectives, Yamada made a single appearance as a substitute in both the League Cup 2025 - 2026 and the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Celtic.
As Yamada continues his adventure with Celtic, fans watch with bated breath, hoping he would use his skills honed in Japan to crack open Scottish defences.
