Hayato Inamura, born on 6 May 2002 in Japan, is a 23-year-old football defender who, at this moment in time, plays centrally for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 5ft 11in tall (1.82m), and tipping the scales at 11st 4lb (72kg), Inamura is a stalwart figure on the pitch, bearing the coveted number 25 on his jersey. As reported by Transfermarkt, his current market value is around a modest £250k.
Inamura's football journey retraces back to February 2024, when he initially joined Albirex Niigata in the J1 League in Japan. His maiden season saw him demonstrating his potential, amassing 12 first team appearances in league matches. Such was his consistency, that in the following season, not only did his appearances rise to 16, but he also contributed a goal to Albirex Niigata's campaign, indicating a defender's instinct towards goal.
It was in July 2025 that Inamura's career trajectory took a significant turn, as he ventured from Albirex Niigata to Celtic in the Premiership for a transfer fee of around £250k - a move that would provide a different kind of football exposure and more challenging adversaries. His transition period is ongoing, with only one first team appearance in the 2025-2026 season at Celtic, indicating that he is still finding his feet on Celtic's turf.
