Daizen Maeda, a footballer hailing from Japan, was born on 20 October 1997, making him currently 28 years of age. Primarily serving as a forward and specifically a left winger, Maeda has been showcasing his abilities at Celtic, and he bears the jersey number 38. At a height of 5ft 8in (1.73 metres) and tipping the scales at 10st 9lb (68 kilograms), Maeda has also represented the national team of his homeland, Japan.
As per the information provided by Transfermarkt, Maeda’s present market value reaches approximately €14.00m, which converts roughly to £12m.
His footballing journey began in Japan's lower leagues with Matsumoto Yamaga, where he joined in January 2016 and had his first taste of first-team football. He underwent a loan spell at Mito Hollyhock in 2017 before returning to Matsumoto Yamaga in 2018.
In July of 2019, the Japanese winger was loaned to Marítimo, a club in Portugal's Liga Portugal 2. After an impressive spell with Marítimo, he returned to Japan, joining Yokohama F. Marinos in August 2020 for an undisclosed fee.
But Maeda's journey wouldn't end there. He joined Celtic in January 2022 and has since then continued to display impressive performances on the Scottish turf. After a successful loan spell, Maeda's move was made permanent in July 2022 for a fee of around £1.4m.
Over his seasons with Celtic, Maeda has consistently shown his footballing prowess. The Japanese forward has been a regular feature in the first team, with his number of goals and appearances increasing with each passing season. To date, in the current 2025 - 2026 season, he has already made 21 appearances scoring seven goals.
Beyond league matches, Maeda has represented Celtic in various cup competitions and played for Japan's national team in World Cup Qualifiers. His consistent performances continue to underline his importance for both club and country.
