is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a full back or centre back. He played for Japanese top-flight clubs Júbilo Iwata, Kashima Antlers and Shonan Bellmare, making almost 400 career appearances in a career spanning 16 years. He has 1 cap for the Japan national football team.
Following his retirement at the end of the 2023 season, it was announced in January 2024 that Yamamoto would be joining the backroom staff a Kashima Antlers in their scouting department.