Hayato Inamura, a flourishing Japanese footballer, was born on the 6th of May, 2002. The strapping 23-year-old currently serves as a central defender for Celtic Football Club. His physical attributes which include a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.82m) and a weight of 11 stones and 4lbs (72kg), contribute notably to his rooted presence on the field. In orthogonal green and white, Inamura dons the number 25 jersey, further solidifying his role within the team.
Transfermarkt, a significant source for player valuations, lists Inamura's current market value at around €300k. This equates to a respectful figure of approximately £255k, further testifying to his palpable status within Celtic. As it stands, Inamura's contract with the club is scheduled to persist until the 30th of June, 2029, a period which spans three years and twelve months. You can find further details here.
Inamura's journey to Celtic started in 2024 when, in February, he joined Albirex Niigata in Japan's J1 League. In his maiden season, Inamura set an assertive precedent by making a substantial twelve first-team appearances in the league. He continued to showcase his skills for Albirex Niigata the following season, 2025.
However, a seismic change was on the horizon and it occurred in July 2025 when Celtic, drawn to the burgeoning defender, negotiated a transfer deal with his then club Albirex Niigata. The move that saw Inamura traversing from Japan to Scotland was sealed at a humble sum of £250k. Of course, going forward with the 2025 - 2026 season, Inamura proudly exhibited his skills for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, stitching himself further into the very fabric of the club.
