is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine.
A product of the Yokohama F. Marinos academy, Wada has also played for Renofa Yamaguchi, Blaublitz Akita, SC Sagamihara, Iwate Grulla Morioka and Thespa Gunma.
Career
In 2014, Wada trained with Manchester City.
On 2 September 2015, it was announced that Wada would be promoted to the Yokohama F. Marinos first team from the 2016 season. On 23 March 2016, he made his professional debut against Kawasaki Frontale in the J.League Cup.
On 7 January 2017, Wada was announced at Renofa Yamaguchi on a one year loan deal.
On 27 December 2018, Wada was announced at Blaublitz Akita on a one year loan deal. On 13 January 2020, Yokohama F.Marinos announced that his contract would not be renewed for the 2020 season.
On 15 January 2020, Wada was announced at SC Sagamihara on a permanent transfer.
On 7 August 2021, Wada was announced at Iwate Grulla Morioka on a six month loan deal. At the end of the season, he joined the club on a permanent transfer.
On 31 December 2023, Wada was announced at Thespa Gunma on a permanent transfer. On 16 November 2024, the club announced he would be leaving the club at the expiration of his contract.
On 5 March 2025, Wada signed for USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine. He joined up with the club in April. He scored the club's first home goal in league play on 5 May against One Knoxville SC. He scored a hat trick on 17 September against Richmond Kickers. Following the conclusion of the regular season, Wada was named as part of USL League One's All-League 1st Team, along with Hearts of Pine teammate Nathan Messer. Following the season, Hearts of Pine head coach Bobby Murphy revealed that the club had renegotiated Wada's contract, signing him for two additional seasons. On April 11, 2026, during the first home game match of the season, Wada sustained a major lower leg injury that resulted in him undergoing surgery. The Hearts of Pine subsequently announced that he is not expected to play for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Style of play
Wada has been described as having a good understanding of the game, along with having experience on the ball.
Personal life
Wada's younger brother is Koji Wada, who currently plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Club statistics Updated to 25 November 2025.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 200 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 60 out of 289)
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Total2016Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League101030502017Renofa YamaguchiJ2 League17100-1712018Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League001040502019Blaublitz AkitaJ3 League30410-3142020SC Sagamihara334--3342021J2 League20121-2222021Iwate Grulla MoriokaJ3 League104--1042022J2 League37211-3832023J3 League351110-36112024Thespa GunmaJ2 League2700012282 United States League U.S. Open Cup USL Cup Total2025Portland Hearts of PineUSL League One2791040329 Career Total237368212225740
Honours
Individual USL League One All-League 1st Team: 2025
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References
External links Profile at Portland Hearts of Pine Profile at Renofa Yamaguchi Profile at Yokohama F. Marinos