Taiki Yamada


Taiki Yamada is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Kashima Antlers.

Career

Kashima Antlers

On 15 October 2019, Yamada was promoted to the first team from the 2020 season. He made his debut in the J.League Cup on 12 August 2020. Yamada made his league debut against Vissel Kobe on 16 August 2020.
On 8 December 2023, it was announced that Yamada would return to Kashima Antlers for the 2024 season.

Loan to Fagiano Okayama

On 7 December 2022, Yamada was announced on loan to Fagiano Okayama. He made his league debut against Júbilo Iwata on 18 February 2023.

International career

On 3 September 2018, Yamada was called up to the Japan U16s. On 23 October 2019, he was called up to the Japan U19s for 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualifying matches. On 10 July 2020, Yamada was called up to the Japan U19s. On 19 March 2021, he was called up to the Japan U20s. On 3 March 2022, Yamada was called up to the Japan U21s.
Yamada was part of the Japan squad for the 2022 Asian Games.
On 4 April 2024, it was announced that Yamada would be part of the Japan squad for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024.

Honours

Club

Kashima Antlers

International

Japan U16
Japan U23