Kota Yamada

is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Yokohama FC.

Career Yokohama F.Marinos Yamada played in the J.League Cup during his first season. On 14 September 2017, Yamada was promoted to the first team from the 2018 season. He made his J1 league debut on 28 April 2018, starting against Kashima Antlers. On 5 June 2018, Yamada signed a professional A contract after playing enough minutes. He scored his first league goal against FC Tokyo on 22 July 2018, scoring in the 89th minute. On 25 December 2018, the club extended Yamada's contract for the 2019 season.

Loan to Nagoya Grampus

On 13 August 2019, Yamada joined Nagoya Grampus on loan for the rest of the season.

Loan to Mito HollyHock

On 26 December 2019, Yamada joined Mito HollyHock on a one year loan.

Loan to Montedio Yamagata

On 24 December 2020, Yamada joined Montedio Yamagata on a one year loan. On 26 June 2021, Yamada won the J2 Goal of the Month for June for his 9th minute goal against Zweigen Kanazawa.

Montedio Yamagata

On 24 December 2021, Yamada joined Montedio Yamagata permanently. On 17 April 2022, Yamada won the J2 Goal of the Month for April for his 35th minute goal against FC Machida Zelvia.

Kashiwa Reysol

On 24 November 2022, Yamada was announced at Kashiwa Reysol.

Gamba Osaka

Yamada was announced at Gamba Osaka on 29 December 2023.

International career

Yamada was called up to the Japan U-19 squad for the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship on 2 October 2018.

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.

Yamada was called up to the Japan U20 squad for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. During the competition, he scored against Ecuador U20s on 23 May 2019, scoring in the 68th minute.

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