Takuya Yamada is 52 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 24 August 1974.
right-sided defender nicknamed 'The Terminator' who captained Tokyo Verdy before becoming Tampa Bay Rowdies' longest-tenured player and 2012 NASL champion
Quick facts
Date of birth24 August 1974
Age52
NationalityJapanese
BirthplaceTokyo, Japan
Editor's Take:
Yamada embodied the post-war globalisation of Japanese football. His eight-year devotion to Tokyo Verdy made him an icon of the early J1 League era, yet his career took an unexpected international turn after 2006. The failed Adelaide trial led to five remarkable seasons with Tampa Bay, where he played every minute of the 2012 championship campaign. His combative style earned him 'Terminator' status in Japan and co-captain honours in American soccer. The journey from Verdy legend to NASL workhorse reveals a player willing to chase opportunity across three continents, far from the spotlight that once made him 'Mr. Verdy'.
Key Milestones
1995: Won gold medal at Summer Universiade
2003: Debuted for Japan national team against Hong Kong
2012: Won NASL Soccer Bowl with Tampa Bay Rowdies
2013: Played 100th official match for Rowdies
Takuya Yamada (山田 卓也, Yamada Takuya; born August 24, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
