Takuya Yamada

Takuya Yamada (born 24 August 1974 in Tokyo) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Yokohama FC. He was capped 4 times for the Japanese national team between 2003 and 2004.

Known as the J-League Iron man, his physical and mental strength and presence on the field is big. His nick name that the supporter gave him was “Mr. Verdy” by serving as Tokyo Verdy 1969's captain for 3 years with his strong leadership. Charismatic player that is highly respected and one of the best utility players that Japan has produced.

Yamada surprised the Australian football community by arriving unannounced to trial with Adelaide United in mid-December 2006,

the J-League season having finished on 2 December2006. Adelaide United has a guaranteed spot in Group G of the AFC Champions League 2007 and needs a high-profile Asian player as a temporary replacement for injured former Chinese national striker, Shengqing Qu.. Media reports in January 2007 suggested that attacking midfield Brazilian Miami FC player, Diego Walsh had been preferred, signing for the Adelaide United for 2-and-a-half years. Reports suggested that Walsh was preferred to Yamada due to his more advanced VISA status meaning Walsh was likely to be available sooner to play for the Adelaide United .

Yokohama FC of the J-League has officially announced that he has joined its team on 3rd June 2007. The head coach Takuya Takagi is excited to have this highly respected player on its roster.

Clubs

- 1997-2005: Tokyo Verdy 1969
Head Coaches: Ozvaldo Ardiles

2005: J-League XEROX Super Cup Champion

Team Captain: 2002 - 2005

Games Played: 235

Games Played in Cup: 61

Goals: 22

Goals in Cup: 6

- 2005-2006: Cerezo Osaka
Games Played: 20

Games Played in Cup: 8

Goals: 0

Goals in Cup: 0

- 2007-: Yokohama FC
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National team

- (Champions)

Honors and awards

- 2002 - 2005: Captain of Tokyo Verdy 1969
- COLLEGE:

1995: Universiade Fukuoka (World University Games), Japanese College National Team – Champion

1995: All-Japan College Best 11

1996: All-Japan College Best 11

- HIGH SCHOOL:

1993: All-Japan High School Select Team

Team Honors

- 2005: J-League XEROX Super Cup Champion
- Asian Cup Champions: Asian Cup 2004
- Universiade Fukuoka (World University Games), Japanese College National Team – Champion