Naoki Yamada
Naoki Yamada is a talented Japanese association football player known for his midfield prowess.
He began his professional career with Urawa Red Diamonds in 2008, where he played until 2019.
Yamada made his senior national team debut for Japan in 2009, assisting a goal by Keisuke Honda.
Biography
Early Life
Naoki Yamada was born into a footballing family, with his father being a former player for Mazda SC and the Japan U-20 national team. This early exposure to the sport undoubtedly influenced Yamada's passion for football, leading him to pursue a career in the game.
Youth Career
Yamada began his football journey in earnest at the Urawa Red Diamonds youth team, where he honed his skills from 2003 to 2008. His time in the youth setup laid a strong foundation for his future professional career.
Professional Career
In 2008, Yamada made his professional debut with Urawa Red Diamonds, where he played until 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to the team's success, helping them secure the Emperor’s Cup in 2018 and finishing as a runner-up in the J.League Cups in 2011 and 2013, as well as the J1 League in 2014. Yamada also had loan spells at Shonan Bellmare from 2015 to 2017 and again in 2019, before making a permanent move to the club in 2020.
National Team Career
Yamada's talent was recognized at the national level, as he represented Japan in various age groups. He played for the Japan U-17 national team during the 2007 U-17 World Cup, wearing the prestigious number 10 shirt. He made his senior debut on May 27, 2009, in a friendly against Chile, where he assisted a goal by the renowned Keisuke Honda. Yamada's journey through the ranks of Japanese football showcases his dedication and skill as a midfielder.
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Career & Clubs
Yamada continued to play for the Urawa Red Diamonds in the senior squad from 2008-2019. He was part of the Urawa teams which finished second in the 2011 and 2013 J.League Cups, and in the 2014 J1 League. He was also part of the team which won the Emperor’s Cup in 2018. Yamada played on loan to Shonan Bellmare from 2015-2017, and again in 2019, before transferring permanently to the club in 2020.
In August 2007, Yamada was selected for the Japan U-17 national team competing at the 2007 U-17 World Cup. He wore the number 10 shirt for Japan and played the entire 90 minutes in all 3 matches. Yamada made his senior national team debut on 27 May 2009, in a friendly match against Chile at Nagai Stadium in Osaka and assisted on a goal by Keisuke Honda.
- Club
- Shonan Bellmare (2015–)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (2008–)
- Club
- Japan national under-17 football team (2005–2007)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Japan national under-23 football team (2011–2012)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2009–2010)
Personal
Yamada’s father is a former football player who played for Mazda SC and the Japan U-20 national team.
Clubs
- Urawa Red Diamonds2008current
- Shonan Bellmare2015current
- Japan national under-17 football team2005–2007
- Japan men's national football team2009–2010
- Japan national under-20 association football team2009–2009
- Japan national under-23 football team2011–2012
Played together with
- Abdul Naza AlhassanShonan Bellmare · 2008–2010
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsShonan Bellmare · 2008–2008
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimShonan Bellmare · 2006–2011
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2010–2010
- Akihiro TabataUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–2002
- Akihiro YoshidaShonan Bellmare · 1994–1998
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Identifiers & aliases
Naoki Yamada is a Japanese footballer who plays for J3 League club FC Gifu.
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