Reo Hatate, a native of Japan born on the 21st of November 1997, currently holds the position of central midfielder for Celtic Football Club. Standing at a height of 5ft 7in (1.71m) and weighing in at 11 stone (70kg), he dons the number 41 jersey for the Hoops.
As noted by Transfermarkt, Hatate's market value is approximately £9.5m. Currently, his contract with Celtic is due to run for another three and a half years, set to culminate on the 31st of May 2028.
Prior to signing with Celtic, Hatate played with Kawasaki Frontale in Japan's J1 League - joining them in August 2018. During his debut season in 2019, he made a single first team appearance in league matches. His performance substantially improved in 2020 and 2021, with Hatate making 31 and 30 first team appearances respectively and netting five goals each season.
Upon his transfer to Celtic in January 2022, which came at a cost of roughly £1.4m, Hatate quickly acclimated to the Scottish Premiership. In his introductory season (2021 - 2022), he made 17 first team appearances, scoring four goals. The subsequent season saw him display a strengthened performance, with 32 appearances and six goals. The 2023 - 2024 season witnessed Hatate making 16 appearances and scoring three times. In the current season of 2024 - 2025, he has so far played 15 times, contributing four goals for the illustrious Scottish side.
While in Celtic green, Hatate championed his worth in prestigious tournaments such as the Champions League (in 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025) and the League Cup (in 2024 - 2025). His presence in the Champions League has been unmistakable, with one goal across five starts and one appearance as a substitute in the 2024 - 2025 edition, and three starts in the preceding year.
Notably, Hatate's journey with Celtic bolsters his growing prowess. Since his arrival in 2022 from Kawasaki Frontale, the Japanese midfielder has displayed a definitive growth in form and has been a crucial player for Celtic in the Premiership and beyond.
