Reo Hatate, a native of Japan, was born on 21 November 1997. This industrious midfielder, best known for his performances in the heart of Celtic's midfield, stands at 5ft 7in (1.71m) and tips the scales at around 11st (70kg). Hatate is a formidable presence on the pitch, donning the number 41 jersey for Celtic, and has the honour of representing his country, Japan, at an international level.
As estimated by Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around the £8.5m mark.
Reo Hatate's journey to Celtic was an interesting one. In August 2018, he joined Kawasaki Frontale, a team playing in Japan's top tier, the J1 League. It was here that he started to make a name for himself. After only making a single outing in his debut season, Hatate then burst into life in the 2020 season. He made 31 appearances and scored five goals, a tally he repeated the following year over 30 matches.
His performances caught the eye of Celtic scouts and in January 2022, Hatate made the switch to the Scottish Premiership, with Celtic parting with around £1.4m to secure his services. It didn't take long for him to settle in; he tallied four goals in 17 appearances in his debut season. A firm fixture in Celtic's midfield, his influence only grew in the following seasons. Over the course of the 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 seasons, Hatate scored a total of 19 goals in 85 appearances. In the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, he has found the back of the net twice in 26 outings.
Beyond his league duties, Hatate has been an essential player in all competitions Celtic has been a part of. In the 2025 - 2026 League Cup, he stamped his authority with a goal over two starts and one substitute appearance. In the same season's Scottish Cup, Hatate featured in three matches. Furthermore, donning the Japanese jersey, he helped his country in the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026. His prowess isn't limited to domestic and international games; Hatate is also a force in European football. As part of Celtic's Champions League Qualifiers and Europa League campaigns in the 2025 - 2026 season, Hatate made significant contributions with three goals spread over nine starts and three substitute appearances.
