Kyogo Furuhashi is a seasoned Japanese footballer, born on 20th January 1995, who has proven his mettle as a forward, predominantly for Celtic FC. At a height of 5ft 6in (1.7m) and a stable weight of 9st 12lb (63kg), he commands respect on the field with his number 8 jersey.
As of now, Furuhashi's worth on the market is approximately €14.00m (around £12m), according to Transfermarkt. With a contract set to expire on 31st May 2027, he still has 2 years and 6 months with Celtic paving his path forward.
Furuhashi's career took a promising turn in January 2017, when he signed with the FC Gifu, competing in Japan's Lower Leagues. He made his mark in his debut season (2017), scoring five goals in 24 first team appearances. His impressive stride continued with Furuhashi transferring to Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, in July 2018, for around £140k.
Between 2018 to 2021 at Vissel Kobe, Furuhashi clocked 95 first team appearances and scored an impressive 42 goals in league matches. His consistently promising performance invited attention from Celtic in July 2021, subsequently leading to a transfer for around £4.6m.
Since his move to Celtic, Furuhashi has made a name for himself within the Scottish Premiership circle and its thousands of league followers. His inaugural 2021-2022 season signed him up for 20 appearances, with an impressive 12 goals.
Furuhashi clearly established his enviable presence in the seasons that followed. In the 2022-2023 season, out of 36 appearances, he netted 27 goals. The subsequent 2023-2024 season saw 38 appearances with a total of 14 goals, and the current 2024-2025 boasts 6 goals from 14 appearances to date.
Apart from the league matches, Furuhashi has also represented Celtic on the European stage, specifically in the prestigious Champions League during 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, where he scored three goals from his 11 appearances. His goal in the two matches in the League Cup 2024-2025 added cherry to his impressive credentials.
Through his years of service to Celtic, Furuhashi has more than proven his value to the squad combining agility, goal-scoring prowess, and invaluable experience on both domestic and international stages. His ongoing journey with Celtic will be recounted with fervour in the years to come as one of the bright stars of the club's history.
