Japan-born midfielder Reo Hatate, born on 21 November 1997, is a player with Celtic Football Club, wearing the number 41 jersey. Standing at 5ft 7in (1.71m) and weighing 11st (70kg), Hatate utilises his physical prowess mainly in a central midfield position. Alongside representing Celtic, Hatate has earned the honour of representing the national team of Japan.
As per a detailed evaluation by Transfermarkt, Hatate's current market value approximates around £10.9m.
Prior to his Celtic journey, Hatate was a key figure at Kawasaki Frontale in Japan's J1 League. Joining Kawasaki Frontale in August 2018, his debut season in 2019 saw him playing in just a solitary league match. However, his performances improved notably during the 2020 season with Hatate making 31 appearances and netting five goals. The 2021 season maintained a similar rhythm with 30 appearances and five goals.
Hatate's talents caught the attention of Celtic scouts and he was signed by the Scottish Premiership side in January 2022 for a transfer fee approximating to £1.4m. His first season at Celtic in 2021 - 2022 saw Hatate finding his footing and making a significant contribution of four goals in 17 league appearances. By the 2022 - 2023 season, his involvement increased to 32 appearances with six goals finding the back of the net. His performance continued to elevate with three goals in 16 appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season and a remarkable ten goals in 37 appearances for the 2024 - 2025 season. Currently, in the 2025 - 2026 season, Hatate continues to be a key player with four appearances and a goal to his name so far.
Beyond league matches, Hatate's contributions extend to prestigious tournaments. He has played in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Celtic, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026 for Japan and Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Celtic.
