Reo Hatate, a midfielder born in Japan on 21 November 1997, current age 28, honours the Celtic Football Club by donning the number 41 jersey. Standing at 1.71m (5ft 7in) and weighing 70kg (11st), Hatate is a formidable player, known for his notable contributions to both his club and the Japan national team.
As reported by Transfermarkt, Hatate's prowess on the pitch commands a market value hovering around £10m.
In August 2018, Hatate started his noteworthy professional journey with Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League in Japan. Despite only making a single appearance in his debut season of 2019, Hatate's gradual improvement was evident with 31 appearances and five goals the following season. By 2021, these figures remained consistent with another 30 appearances and five goals to his name.
January 2022 saw Hatate embarking on a new chapter in his career, when he moved to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a fee of about £1.4m. His first season with Celtic in 2021 - 2022 proved fruitful with 17 appearances and four goals. Throughout the subsequent seasons, Hatate's dynamic efforts on the field were palpable, evident by his performance in season 2024 - 2025 when he made 37 appearances and scored a commendable ten goals. The current season, 2025 - 2026, has seen him make 20 appearances and secure a single goal.
Aside from his league duties, Hatate has represented Celtic in League Cup 2025 - 2026, making two starts, scoring once, and making an appearance as a substitute. He participated in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 with one appearance as a substitute and graced the Asian World Cup qualifiers 2024 - 2026 for Japan with one start and two reserve appearances. He further asserted his credentials in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, making two starts, and the Europa League 2025 - 2026, scoring thrice over five starts and two reserve appearances.
