Akihito Yamada
Japanese rugby union footballer
About Akihito Yamada
Born 1985. Akihito Yamada is a Japanese rugby union player, rugby sevens player and american football player.
is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a winger. He also plays for Top League side the Panasonic Wild Knights in his home country.
Career
Yamada has been a prolific try-scorer for the Wild Knights in Japan's Top 14 competition since making his debut during the 2010-11 season. He enjoyed a stand-out year in 2012-13 scoring 20 tries in 14 games to be the league's top scorer. To date he has scored 8 tries in 10 international matches.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Akihito Yamada's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Akihito Yamada?
Japanese rugby union footballer
When was Akihito Yamada born?
Akihito Yamada was born on 26 July 1985 in Kyoto.
What is Akihito Yamada's occupation?
Akihito Yamada is a rugby union player, rugby sevens player and american football player.
What nationality is Akihito Yamada?
Akihito Yamada is Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akihito Yamada. https://biography.guide/akihito-yamada/
MLA: "Akihito Yamada." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akihito-yamada/.
Chicago: "Akihito Yamada." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/akihito-yamada/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:15 UTC