Shin Yamada

Compact 1.75 m forward with a decent short burst. (conf 0.35)

Reasonable pace for a forward; little detailed data on sprints. (conf 0.3)

Quick turns in the box help him create shooting space. (conf 0.3)

Average endurance for a striker; limited recent minutes. (conf 0.3)

Comfortable receiving with his back to goal at J1 level. (conf 0.35)

Occasionally takes on defenders but is not a dribbling forward. (conf 0.3)

Average hold-up play at 1.75 m, not a target man. (conf 0.3)

Clean striker of the ball, evidenced by his goals in Japan. (conf 0.35)

Links up simply with midfielders; not a creative passer. (conf 0.3)

Rarely asked to play long passes as a forward. (conf 0.25)

Crossing is not a feature of his game as a central striker. (conf 0.25)

Reads play adequately but seldom the main creator. (conf 0.25)

Scored 19 J1 league goals in 2024 for Kawasaki, a proven finisher. (conf 0.45)

Takes his chances inside the box rather than forcing long efforts. (conf 0.35)

Finds space in the box to convert chances, per his Kawasaki record. (conf 0.4)

No known free-kick or long-range specialty. (conf 0.25)

At 1.75 m he wins little in the air against defenders. (conf 0.35)

Limited physical presence in ground duels. (conf 0.3)

Industrious forward line press expected from a Kawasaki-trained striker. (conf 0.25)

Contributes little to breaking up play beyond the press. (conf 0.25)

Defensive positioning is a minor part of a striker's role. (conf 0.25)

Limited minutes at Celtic and Munster leave his current form uncertain. (conf 0.35)

Sensible runs and finishes; limited evidence of wider decision quality. (conf 0.3)

Hard-working forward when on the pitch; little recent evidence. (conf 0.3)

No significant injury record found; limited public information. (conf 0.25)

At 26 headroom is modest; regular minutes could restore his best level. (conf 0.35)

Japan international and ex-Celtic, though minutes were scarce in 2025-26. (conf 0.45)