Born in Japan on January 20, 1995, Kyogo Furuhashi is a seasoned forward, noted particularly in his role as a striker for Celtic PC. Standing at 5ft 6in (1.7m) and weighing 9st 12 lb (63kg), he dons the number 8 jersey with pride. His current market value sits around a handsome €14.00m, according to Transfermarkt, and his contract is set to run for another 2 years and 5 months with the club, taking us up until 31 May 2027.
The striker began his journey within the football industry in January 2017, pitching up with FC Gifu in Japan's lower leagues. In his debut 2017 season, Furuhashi packed in 24 first team appearances and scored five league goals. His knack for scoring attracted the attention of Vissel Kobe, resulting in a transfer to the J1 League club in July 2018. The deal was signed away for around £140k. Over his tenure with Vissel Kobe, he made significant strides, tallying up 95 appearances and 42 goals over the course of four seasons.
An opportunity then came calling from Celtic FC in July 2021, with a fee said to be around £4.6m, marking Furuhashi's arrival into Scottish Premiership football. He made an immediate impression in the Hoops, scoring 12 goals in 20 appearances in his debut season. His second season proved to be even more successful, netting 27 goals in 36 official outings. His third and current season, albeit not yet over, has seen Furuhashi score 14 times in 38 matches. The 2024 - 2025 season was quite special for him, with 22 games so far and ten goals to his name.
Notably, Furuhashi's magic is not limited to the domestic league. He has contributed significantly in European competitions and domestic cup tournaments. During the Champions League campaigns of 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025, he scored two goals and one goal respectively. In the midst of this, he also managed to score a goal in his two appearances in the League Cup of 2024 - 2025 for Celtic.
In sum, Kyogo Furuhashi’s journey from Japan to one of Scotland’s biggest clubs has been paved with excellence, prowess and a lot of goals. His impressively consistent track record illustrates a player at the top of their game, continuously pushing to reach new heights and exceed previous personal bests.
