Shin Yamada arrived at Celtic in the summer of 2025 and was signed by Brendan Rodgers.
Yamada left Kawasaki Frontale and joined Celtic, becoming the club’s seventh summer signing. He has already earned praise for his performances in the J1 League and also impressed in the Hoops’ pre-season fixtures.
A product of the Japanese youth system, he has represented his country from U17 level right through to the senior national side.
Now at Celtic, hopes are high from the fans that the 22-year-old forward may well be the replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi fans have been waiting for.
So who is Shin Yamada? Here is everything Celtic fans need to know about the new summer signing from Japan.
Shin Yamada Celtic Player Profile
- Youth Career: Began his youth career with Kamoe FC then Suisho SC, before joining Toin University of Yokohama.
- Kawasaki Frontale (2021–2025): Made his professional debut at the age of 22.
- Celtic: Signed for the Parkhead club this summer.
- International Career (Japan):
- Caps: 1. Made his debut in a 6-1 win over China in a special Japan squad picked solely from players from the J League.
- Goals: 0
Shin Yamada’s Celtic Debut
Yamada is still to make his competitive Celtic debut but appeared in the Hoops’ Como Cup win over Al-Ahli where the Japanese forward scored the winning penalty in a 5-3 shoot-out win.
Shin Yamada’s Career Highlights
- Club Achievements:
- Kawasaki Frontale:
- J League Cup: 2023
- Japanese Super Cup: 2024
- Asian Champions League winner 2025
- Kawasaki Frontale:
- Individual Awards:
- None
Shin Yamada’s Celtic salary and stats
- Wages: No official update yet.
- Stats:
- Toin University of Yokohama: 4 appearances, 5 goals
- Kawasaki Frontale: 122 appearances, 32 goals, 9 assists. [Transfermarkt]
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