Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Fukushima United.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J3 League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1597 | 6.96 |
 J-League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 6.38 |
Scout report
M. Yamada is a 31-year-old central defender at Fukushima United, rated 12.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 246th of 300 on scout potential in the J3 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option this season (46.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.03 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Yamada.
Judged on this season alone, Yamada graded 8 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 48th of 71 of the 71 centre-backs in the J3 League, on 3 clean sheets and 2.029 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Yamada, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 13, 62nd of 71 of the 71 centre-backs in the J3 League. At 31 Yamada is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.5 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Fukushima United finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 46.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 12.9, Yamada carries the 62nd-highest potential of the centre-backs in the J3 League of 71. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
