Reo Hatate, a Japanese-born footballer, was born on 21 November 1997 and is currently 27 years old. He holds a midfield position, primarily playing as a central midfielder for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 1.71m (5ft 7in) and weighing in at 70kg (11st), Hatate is a strong presence on the pitch. He can typically be found donning the number 41 jersey.
As of now, his market value hovers around £9.5m, as reported by Transfermarkt. Hatate still has a substantial amount of time left with Celtic, his contract not set to expire until 31 May 2028 - specifically, 3 years and 5 months remain.
Hatate started his professional football journey with Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League in Japan, signing with them in August 2018. His first season in 2019 saw him making only a single appearance. However, by the 2020 season, Hatate was more integrated into the team's action - making 31 appearances and scoring five goals. This winning streak continued into the 2021 season, during which he also made 30 appearances and added another five goals to his tally.
By January 2022, Hatate made the move from Kawasaki Frontale to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership. His transfer fee was recorded to be around £1.4m. In his debut season of 2021 - 2022 at Celtic, Hatate made 17 appearances, during which he netted four goals. The following season saw an increase in Hatate's activity, with 32 appearances and six successful goals. His contribution to the team continued, even though his appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season were somewhat less, with only 16 matches and three goals. The current season of 2024 - 2025 at Celtic has witnessed Hatate making 22 appearances and scoring six goals.
In addition to his league work, Hatate has also participated in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Celtic, which saw him starting in three matches. The League Cup 2024 - 2025 also marked Hatate's contribution with four starting matches. Most recently, he took part in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, scoring one goal. He started in five matches and made one appearance as a substitute.
