Reo Hatate was born on 21 November 1997 in Japan and is now 28 years old. He is a midfielder, primarily serving as a central midfielder for Celtic. Hatate stands at 5ft 7in (1.71m) tall and weighs 11st (70kg). He is known on the pitch by his number 41 jersey. Apart from Celtic, Hatate has also proudly represented the Japan national team.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value lies around the £8.5m mark, a testament to his evolving skills and prowess on the field.
In August 2018, Hatate embarked on his professional journey with Kawasaki Frontale in the esteemed J1 League in Japan. By 2019, he had managed to make a single first team appearance in league matches. Over the following two seasons in 2020 and 2021, he became a more frequent sight on the field, making 31 and 30 first team appearances respectively, scoring five goals each season.
January 2022 marked a significant milestone in Hatate's career as he transferred from Kawasaki Frontale to Celtic, moving from the J1 League in Japan to the Premiership in Scotland for a fee of around £1.4m. His move to Celtic has allowed him to grow and thrive substantially, this evident from his game record alone. In the 2021 - 2022 season, he made 17 first team appearances and scored four goals. The following season, he upped his game, making 32 first team appearances and scoring six goals. During the 2023 - 2024 season, despite making fewer appearances (16), he managed to score three goals. The 2024 - 2025 season saw Hatate reach his peak with a whopping 37 first team appearances and ten goals. In the current season, 2025 - 2026, he has already made 28 first team appearances and scored two goals.
In addition to his regular league matches, Hatate has also showcased his talent in various cups and qualifiers. He participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, scoring one goal in two starts and a substitute appearance. In the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, he made two starts and one substitute appearance. Additionally, he has also represented Japan in the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026 with one start and two substitute appearances. For Celtic, he had two starts in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 and in the Europa League 2025 - 2026, he scored three goals in six starts and three substitute appearances.
