Shin Yamada is a Japanese professional footballer born on May 30, 2000, in Kanagawa, Japan. He plays forward and and he is currently playing with Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League of Japan, though he signed a four-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Celtic on July 19, 2025.
Career Overview
Began appearing officially as a designated special player for Kawasaki Frontale around 2022 after a spell at Toin University. And after that he made his professional debut in the J.League Cup against Cerezo Osaka.
Has played continuously for Kawasaki Frontale from 2022 through the 2024/2025 season before transferring to Celtic in mid-2025.
Career Stats and Records
- As of the 2024/2025 season, Shin Yamada has played 45 matches in the Japanese J1 League scoring 14 goals and assisting 4 times with a total of 2206 minutes played in the league that season.
- He has played in 67 games across all tournaments in the 2024/2025 season, including the AFC Champions League. During these games, he scored 16 goals and set up 8 assists.
- At the AFC Champions League level in the 2024/2025 season, he has played 6 matches, scored 1 goal, and assisted once, with a shooting accuracy of 50% and an expected assists (xA) rate placing him in the top 10% for chance creation in the tournament.
- Over his career at Kawasaki Frontale, he has made over 115 appearances and scored 29 goals.
- His key attributes include good goal contribution rates, consistent assists, and decent shot accuracy.
Who is Shin Yamada Girlfriend ?
Shin Yamada’s girlfriend is Ichikawa. Their relationship develops gradually through shared experiences, and Ichikawa has helped Yamada gain greater self-confidence and appreciation for herself. Yamada feels seen, appreciated, and understood in their relationship, which allows her to pursue her own interests and grow as an individual.
Net Worth
Shin Yamada’s net worth is estimated to be between $1-2 million as of 2025. This wealth primarily comes from his professional football contracts, performance bonuses, and emerging endorsement deals, notably accrued during his time at Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League and his recent transfer to Celtic FC for a reported fee of around £1.5 million.
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Yamada is recognized for his contributions as a forward with respectable goal involvement both domestically in Japan and in Asian continental competitions, showing promise that earned him his move to Europe.
