Reo Hatate, born on 21 November 1997 in Japan, is presently a central midfielder for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 5ft 7in (1.71m) and weighing 11st (70kg), he ably fits into the mould of a midfielder. Hatate, the number 41, has been plying his trade at Celtic and represents a useful asset for the squad.
According to the Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately €11.00m or about £9m, laying enough emphasis on his importance to the club. His current contract carries him through to 31 May 2028, giving the club plenty of time to reap the benefits of his abilities.
Prior to his tenure at Celtic, Hatate had been part of the team at Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League in Japan where he signed in August 2018. His debut season in 2019 bore witness to his initial rise, where he made a solitary appearance in league matches staged by Kawasaki Frontale. By 2020, Hatate had grown in his performance, making 31 appearances and scoring five goals for the team. His progression continued unabated into 2021, where he made another 30 appearances, scoring an additional five goals in league matches.
Come January 2022, Hatate switched climes and clubs, transferring from Kawasaki Frontale to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland for a rounded fee of £1.4m. His impact was immediate on the green side, making 17 first-team appearances and netting four times in league matches in the 2021 - 2022 season. Proving his mettle as a valuable squad member, the 2022 - 2023 season exhibited Hatate's contributions, with him making 32 appearances and scoring six goals for Celtic. The 2023 - 2024 season saw Hatate on the pitch for 16 first team appearances, with an added three goals to his tally. In the current season 2024 - 2025, Hatate has carved out a space, making 29 first team appearances and punching in six goals in league matches.
Running parallel with his domestic exploits, Hatate has also participated admirably in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Celtic with three starts, League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with four starts, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with two starts and one appearance as a substitute, and back to the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, scoring one goal in nine starts and one appearance as a substitute.
