is a Japanese footballer. His regular playing position is a forward or a winger for FC Gifu.
Yamaya signed for Yokohama F. Marinos ahead of the 2019 season. He made his first appearance for the Tricolore in a J.League Cup match against local rivals Shonan Bellmare on 13 March 2019. He started the match and was then substituted by Noah Kenshin Browne in the 82nd minute of a 2âÂÂ0 defeat. A month later he played the full 90 minutes and scored the opening goal in a 2âÂÂ2 draw at home to V-Varen Nagasaki. He was also on the scoresheet in his third appearance of the campaign, a 4âÂÂ0 rout of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on 8 May 2019.
His first J.League appearance came as an 86th minute substitute for the Brazilian, Marcos Júnior in a 3âÂÂ0 win away to Urawa Red Diamonds on 5 April 2019.
On 12 January 2023, it was announced that Geylang International had completed the signing of Yamaya.
On 13 January 2024, Yamaya joined Danish 2nd Division side Akademisk Boldklub on a deal until June 2026. He left the club again in June 2025, after terminating his contract by mutual agreement.
Last update: 28 Feb 2023