Reo Hatate, hailing from Japan, was born on 21 November 1997 and, at the age of 27, stands as a seasoned central midfielder for Celtic, wearing the number 41 jersey. Measuring 5ft 7in tall (1.71m) and tipping the scales at 11 stone (70kg), Hatate brings a compelling presence to the field.
The ability of said midfielder has earned him a market value of roughly €11.00m or around £9.5m, as per Transfermarkt. As it stands, he has 3 years and 6 months left on his Celtic contract, due to end on 31 May 2028.
Prior to Celtic, he began making a name for himself at Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, Japan, which he joined in August 2018. His debut season of 2019 saw a single first-team appearance in league matches. The subsequent seasons, however, brought about a shift. In 2020, Hatate made 31 first team appearances and found the net five times. The pattern continued into 2021 with 30 first team appearances and an equal number of goals.
In January 2022, the Premiership club Celtic employed his services, signing him from Kawasaki Frontale for an estimated fee of around £1.4m. Since then, his time in Scotland has proved fruitful. In the seasons ranging from 2021 to 2025, Hatate has made regular first-team appearances and has a consistent record of scoring goals - 17 in all.
In addition to his league games, there have been noteworthy performances in tournaments like the Champions League 2023 - 2024 where he started thrice for Celtic, the League Cup 2024 - 2025 that saw four starts, and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 wherein he scored one goal over five starts and one appearance as a substitute.
