Shin Yamada, born on 30 May 2000, hailing from Japan, is a forward who has crafted his niche in Celtic as a remarkable striker. At the age of 25, he stands at 1.75m (5ft 8in) and weighs around 75kg (11st 11lb). Shim Yamada proves his worth in every match, donning the number 18 jersey for Celtic.
The value he adds to the market is close to £685k, as per the records of Transfermarkt. With about 1 year and 7 months remaining in his contract with Celtic, it is anticipated to run until 31st January 2027.
The significant progression in Yamada's career came in January 2023, when he joined Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League in Japan.
In his debut season of 2023 at Kawasaki Frontale, his contribution was noteworthy, with 27 first-team appearances and four goals to his credit in league matches. His performance escalated in the following season where he made 38 first-team appearances and scored a whopping 19 goals in league matches. Season 2025 still saw him showering his football skills for Kawasaki Frontale in Japan.
However, the turning point in his career came in July 2025. Yamada was transferred from Kawasaki Frontale in Japan's J1 League to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland for a substantial fee of £1.5m. Since then, for the season 2025 - 2026, he has been playing for Celtic in Scotland.
Yamada's journey with Celtic has been short but impactful. Donning the number 18 jersey and playing as a forward, Yamada has quickly become a pivotal component of the Celtic squad. His modest height of 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weight of 11st 11lb (75kg) has never let him shy away from the challenges on the football field. His escalation in the world of football was noted when he got his first significant break with Kawasaki Frontale in Japan's J1 League. He was soon recognised as a potent force, scoring 19 goals in the 2024 season. Naturally, his skills didn't go unnoticed, and he was picked up by Celtic in July 2025 for a hefty amount of £1.5m. Since then, he's been an indomitable part of Celtic and is anticipated to continue to scale greater heights in the upcoming years. His contract with Celtic shall be valid till the end of January 2027, and fans ardently wish him to extend it further.
