Kota Yamada (山田 康太, Yamada Kōta, born 10 July 1999) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.[2][3]
Career
Yokohama F.Marinos
Yamada played in the J.League Cup during his first season.[4] On 14 September 2017, Yamada was promoted to the first team from the 2018 season.[5] He made his J1 league debut on 28 April 2018, starting against Kashima Antlers.[6] On 5 June 2018, Yamada signed a professional A contract after playing enough minutes.[7] He scored his first league goal against FC Tokyo on 22 July 2018, scoring in the 89th minute.[8] On 25 December 2018, the club extended Yamada's contract for the 2019 season.[9]
Loan to Nagoya Grampus
On 13 August 2019, Yamada joined Nagoya Grampus on loan for the rest of the season.[10]
Loan to Mito HollyHock
On 26 December 2019, Yamada joined Mito HollyHock on a one year loan.[11]
Loan to Montedio Yamagata
On 24 December 2020, Yamada joined Montedio Yamagata on a one year loan.[12] On 26 June 2021, Yamada won the J2 Goal of the Month for June for his 9th minute goal against Zweigen Kanazawa.[13]
Montedio Yamagata
On 24 December 2021, Yamada joined Montedio Yamagata permanently.[14] On 17 April 2022, Yamada won the J2 Goal of the Month for April for his 35th minute goal against FC Machida Zelvia.[15]
Kashiwa Reysol
On 24 November 2022, Yamada was announced at Kashiwa Reysol.[16]
Gamba Osaka
Yamada was announced at Gamba Osaka on 29 December 2023.[17]
International career
Yamada was called up to the Japan U-19 squad for the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship on 2 October 2018.[18]
In March 2019, Yamada was called up to the Japan U-20 squad for a U-20 Japan National Team's European tour, but had to pull out due to poor health.[19]
Yamada was called up to the Japan U20 squad for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[1] During the competition, he scored against Ecuador U20s on 23 May 2019, scoring in the 68th minute.[20]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J. League Cup | Total | ||||||
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 2017 | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Total | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Nagoya Grampus (loan) | 2019 | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mito Hollyhock (loan) | 2020 | J2 League | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 35 | 3 | |
| Montedio Yamagata (loan) | 2021 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 0 | – | 43 | 8 | ||
| Montedio Yamagata | 2022 | 37[a] | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | 37 | 6 | ||
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2023 | J1 League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 126 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 143 | 18 | ||
- ^ Includes J1/J2 play-offs
References
- ^ a b "FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: List of Players: Japan" (PDF). FIFA. 13 June 2019. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2020.
- ^ Kota Yamada at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
- ^ "山田 康太：柏レイソル：Ｊリーグ.jp". Ｊリーグ.jp（日本プロサッカーリーグ） (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "[プレミアリーグEAST]際立つプレー、トップ公式戦出場、周囲の高評価もMF山田康太が何より欲する横浜FMユースの白星" [[Premier League EAST] Despite outstanding play, appearances in top official matches and high praise from those around him, midfielder Kota Yamada wants more than anything else for Yokohama F. Marinos Youth's win]. web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). 7 May 2017.
- ^ "横浜FM、MF堀研太、MF山田康太、DF西山大雅の来季トップチーム昇格決定を発表" [Yokohama F. Marinos announces that midfielder Kenta Hori, midfielder Kota Yamada, and defender Taiga Nishiyama will be promoted to the first team next season]. www.soccer-king.jp (in Japanese). 14 September 2017.
- ^ "「一つの夢だった」横浜FMの18歳ルーキー山田康太が本拠で"満点デビュー"" ["It was a dream come true" - Yokohama F. Marinos' 18-year-old rookie Kota Yamada makes a perfect debut at home]. web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). 28 April 2018.
- ^ "横浜FM、MF山田康太とのプロA契約締結を発表「さらなる飛躍を目指します」" [Yokohama F. Marinos announces the signing of a professional A contract with midfielder Kota Yamada, "We aim to make further progress"]. web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "東京五輪世代のFC東京・岡崎&横浜FM・山田がそろってリーグ戦初ゴール" [Tokyo Olympics generation players FC Tokyo's Okazaki and Yokohama F. Marinos' Yamada both score their first league goals]. web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). 23 July 2018.
- ^ "2019年度 契約更新選手について" [Regarding players who renewed their contracts in 2019]. www.f-marinos.com (in Japanese).
- ^ "Kota Yamada announces transfer with time limit". nagoya-grampus.jp.
- ^ "山田康太選手 水戸ホーリーホックへの期限付き移籍のお知らせ" [Announcement of loan transfer of Yamada Kota to Mito Hollyhock]. www.f-marinos.com (in Japanese).
- ^ "山田康太選手 期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of loan transfer of Kota Yamada]. www.montedioyamagata.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "J2 Goal of the Month June 2021 - Kota Yamada". www.jleague.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "山田 康太選手 完全移籍加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of permanent transfer of Yamada Kota]. www.montedioyamagata.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "J2 Goal of the Month April 2022 - Kota Yamada". www.jleague.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "山田 康太選手 移籍加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of transfer of Kota Yamada]. www.reysol.co.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "山田 康太選手 柏レイソルより完全移籍加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of permanent transfer of Yamada Kota from Kashiwa Reysol]. www.gamba-osaka.net (in Japanese).
- ^ "U-19 Japan National Team squad, schedule - AFC U-19 Championship Indonesia 2018 (10/18-11/4)". JFA. 2 October 2018.
- ^ "横浜FMの山田康太、体調不良でU20代表の欧州遠征不参加…代替招集なし" [Yokohama F. Marinos' Kota Yamada will not be taking part in U20 European tour due to illness... No replacement called up]. www.soccer-king.jp (in Japanese). 18 March 2019.
- ^ "Japan U20 vs Ecuador U20 - 23 May 2019". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 45 out of 289)
- ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2023 Kota Yamada Result by Season". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
External links
- Profile at Yokohama F. Marinos
- Kota Yamada at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
- Kota Yamada at Soccerway
