Hayato Inamura, born on 6 May 2002 in Japan, is best known for his defensive skill on the football pitch. The 23-year-old primarily operates in the centre back position and currently dons the number 25 jersey for Celtic Football Club. In terms of physicality, Inamura stands at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighs in at a solid 11st 4lb (72kg), offering a formidable presence on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, Inamura's current market value is around £250k.
Prior to his days at Celtic, Inamura embarked on his professional career in his homeland with Albirex Niigata, a club in Japan's prestigious J1 League. He joined Albirex Niigata in February 2024 and put forth a commendable performance during his debut season, making 12 first team appearances.
The following season, the Japanese defender continued to build upon his solid track record, making 16 first team appearances and chalking up his first professional goal. Yet, as the summer transfer window opened in 2025, Inamura exchanged Niigata for the storied city of Glasgow, transferring to Celtic for a respectable fee of around £250k.
Despite the ongoing 2025-2026 season being Inamura's maiden voyage in Scottish football, he has already made his debut in a league match for Celtic. As he continues to adapt to his new venue and the tempo of the Premiership, Inamura's career trajectory as a Celt certainly looks promising.
