Reo Hatate, a midfielder hailing from Japan, was born on 21 November 1997, and is currently 27 years old. Standing at 5ft 7in (1.71m) and weighing in at 11st (70kg), he primarily offers his talents in the central midfielder role for Celtic Football Club, wearing the number 41 jersey. Beyond his club commitment, Hatate has had the honour of representing the Japan national team.
As of the present day, Hatate's market value stands at approximately £9.5m, as confirmed by Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic is expected to run until 31 May 2028, extending over a period of 3 years and 2 months.
Hatate's journey into club football commenced in August 2018 when he joined Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League based in his home country of Japan. His debut season in 2019 saw him make a solitary league appearance for the first team. The subsequent seasons witnessed a significant increase in his involvement, with Hatate making 31 and 30 first team appearances in the 2020 and 2021 seasons respectively, inspiring his team with five goals in each.
In January 2022, Hatate made the leap to Celtic, making a move from Kawasaki Frontale for a fee of roughly £1.4m. His performance for Celtic has shown consistent growth. The 2021-2022 season had him making 17 first-team appearances and scoring four goals and he continues to improve. By the current 2024-2025 season, Hatate was involved in 33 first team games, contributing nine goals in the process.
In addition to his league games, Hatate has been a key player in Celtic's campaigns in multiple competitions such as the Champions League and the League Cup. Furthermore, he continues to represent the Japan national team, notably in the World Cup Qualifiers for the 2024-2026 Asian region. His versatility and endurance have seen him suited up in a variety of roles, from starting in key matches to stepping in as a substitute.
