is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He currently serves as the first-team coach for club RB Omiya Ardija.
Playing career Shimada was born in Ogose, Saitama on 19 January 1982. After graduating from high school, he joined his local J2 League club Omiya Ardija in 2000. On 18 November 2001, he debuted as a substitute in the 60th minute of a match against Ventforet Kofu.J.League However, he would not feature regularly in the following years. From 2003, he played many matches as a substitute, and the club was promoted to J1 League in 2005. In 2006, he moved to J2 club Thespa Kusatsu on loan. He became a regular player as an attacking midfielder. In 2007, he returned to Omiya Ardija. However, he rarely played due to being behind Chikara Fujimoto and Daigo Kobayashi in the picking order. In 2008, he moved to Thespa Kusatsu again. He played in all 42 matches as a regular player. In 2009, he moved to J2 club Sagan Tosu. He appeared in 50 matches, missing one due to suspension. In 2010, he moved to J2 club Tokushima Vortis and played often across two seasons. In 2012, he moved to South Korea and joined Gangwon FC. He retired at the end of the 2012 season.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOmiya Ardija2000J2 League000000002001J2 League101000202002J2 League1040—502003J2 League25221—2732004J2 League27330—3032005J1 League14110301812007J1 League10102040Total69612150867Thespa Kusatsu (loan)2006J2 League46920—489Thespa Kusatsu2008J2 League42520—445Sagan Tosu2009J2 League50820—528Tokushima Vortis2010J2 League30410—3142011J2 League20200—202Total50610—516Gangwon FC2012K-League23100—231Career total280351915030436
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