Who is Shin Yamada? Meet Celtic’s striker hoping to become the next Kyogo Furuhashi

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Shin Yamada will hope to be as successful as some of his fellow countrymen at Celtic.

Yamada became Celtic’s seventh summer signing of the 2025 transfer window in a deal worth £1.2m.

Reo Hatate played a huge part in Yamada joining Celtic and he will be hoping he can make a similar impact to the one that cult hero Kyogo Furuhashi had during his time in Glasgow.

Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic striker Shin Yamada as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.

• READ MORE: The brilliant six words Shin Yamada shouted to the Celtic Park crowd against Newcastle

What age is Shin Yamada?

Shin Yamada was born on 30 May 2000 in Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

Yamada has spent his whole life in his home country until moving to Celtic.

As of July 2025, Yamada is 25 years old.

Shin Yamada height

Yamada stands at 1.75m tall or five feet and nine inches which makes him one of the smaller players at the club.

Where did Celtic sign Shin Yamada from?

Celtic signed Yamada from Kawasaki Frontale, where he has been playing since 2022.

Like all players coming through the Japanese football system, he began his career with Toin University of Yokohama and was picked as a designated player in 2022.

He made his debut against Cerezo Osaka in the J League Cup that year.

What position does Shin Yamada play?

Yamada is a striker and will therefore be competing with the likes of Adam Idah and Johnny Kenny for first-team action.

Shin Yamada’s contract and Celtic salary

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The 25-year-old signed a four-year contract at Celtic, meaning he will be at the club until 2029.

Details of Yamada’s salary are yet to be disclosed and there are no reliable sources to confirm his wages at Kawasaki Frontale.

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Shin Yamada on joining Celtic

Speaking to Celtic TV, he said: “It is a huge honour for me to be here as a Celtic player and I can’t wait to begin my time at this amazing club. 

“Celtic is one of the top names in world football. I have already watched my countrymen like Daizen, Reo and Kyogo do so well at Celtic and I will aim to have the same impact.

“I am my own player, though, and I am ready to face all my own challenges directly.

“I want to do so well at Celtic, I know that Celtic Park is one of the best places in the world to play football with the best supporters around and I will do everything I can to make my new fans proud of me.

“I promise I will give everything I have to bring our fans success.”