Naoki Yamada
FC Gifu/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Naoki Yamada is a creative Japanese attacking midfielder currently with FC Gifu, famed for his technical skill, vision, and set-piece expertise, though his career has been unfortunately hampered by serious injuries. Now 35, Yamada was once one of Japan's most promising talents, breaking through at Urawa Red Diamonds as a teenager and dazzling with his passing and goal-scoring from midfield. He earned a call-up to the Japanese national team at a young age and was seen as a future star. However, multiple knee injuries significantly disrupted his trajectory, requiring long rehabilitation periods. Despite these setbacks, his talent has never been in doubt, and he has continued to play, bringing moments of magic to J2 League sides like FC Gifu. His career highlights remain those early years at Urawa, where he showcased world-class potential. Yamada is admired for his resilience and love for the game, continuing to play purely for the joy of it. He is a reminder of sublime talent and the cruel twists of fate in a footballer's career.
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Transfer History
2025/01/19
Shonan Bellmare
FC GifuSigned
2025/01/19
Shonan BellmareFC GifuSigned
2020/01/31
Urawa Red DiamondsShonan BellmareSigned
2020/01/31
Urawa Red DiamondsShonan BellmareSigned
2020/01/30
Shonan BellmareUrawa Red DiamondsLoan Ended
2020/01/30
Shonan BellmareUrawa Red DiamondsLoan Ended
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FC Gifu
J2/J3 League2026
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