Reo Hatate, born on 21 November 1997 in Japan, currently enjoys his footballing career as a central midfielder, donning the no. 41 jersey for Celtic. Spanning a commendable career, Reo has also stood out on the global stage representing his homeland, Japan. With a physique standing at 5 foot 7 inches (1.71m) and tipping the scale at 11 stone (70kg), Hatate is a force to reckon with on the football playing field.
According to Transfermarkt, the talented player's current market value is around £11m, a testament to his football acumen. You may find more details here.
Reo Hatate initially made his mark in the wonderful world of football when he joined Kawasaki Frontale in the revered J1 League in Japan. In August 2018, the budding player had his debut season, adding a single first-team appearance in league matches under his belt. Come 2020, under the banner of Kawasaki Frontale, Hatate had graced the pitch in 31 first-team matches and had five goals to his name. The young player continued to impress in 2021, with another 30 first-team appearances and five league goals.
January 2022 was a turning point in Hatate's career when he moved to Celtic, a prominent entity in the Premiership in Scotland. The transfer saw a transfer fee of approximately £1.4m change hands. As a Celtic stalwart, Hatate showed an impressive performance in the season 2021-2022, making 17 first-team appearances and marking four goals on his scorecard. The following season allowed him to exhibit his capabilities even further, with 32 appearances and six league goals to his name.
The seasons of 2023 and 2025 saw Hatate stringing together a staunch set of appearances, adding three and ten goals respectively to his mutual success with Celtic. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Hatate has already made eight appearances and left his mark with a remarkable score.
Hatate's participation on the global stage goes beyond his work with Celtic and extends to his participation in several respected championships and qualifiers. These include the Champions League 2023-2024, the League Cup 2025-2026, the Scottish Cup 2024-2025, World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024-2026, Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026, and the Europa League 2025-2026. The world of football continues to watch with interest as Reo Hatate carves his unique path through the field.
