Reo Hatate, was born in Japan on the 21st of November 1997, making him 27 years of age. Hatate is a proficient professional footballer; a tenacious midfielder who predominantly plays as a central midfielder for Celtic. He stands at a height of 5ft 7in (1.71m) and weighs in at an athletic 11st (70kg). Hatate proudly bears the number 41 jersey as he strides onto the field.
Transfermarkt, often viewed as a reliable source for football information, places Hatate’s current market value at approximately £9.5m. Visit Transfermarkt for more details. Hatate’s contract with Celtic has 3 years and 5 months remaining, with the agreement set to expire on the 31st of May 2028.
Hatate's professional career took a major turn in August 2018, when he joined Kawasaki Frontale in Japan's premier J1 League. His first season proved challenging, seeing the field only once in 2019's league matches. A turn of the tide emerged in 2020 when Hatate took to the field on 31 occasions, netting a respectable five goals for Kawasaki Frontale. His perseverance and form carried over into the 2021 season, where he replicated his previous tally with 30 appearances and a further five goals.
However, in January 2022, we Scots welcomed Hatate to Celtic, witnessing his transfer from the distant J1 League to our familiar Premiership. A fee of roughly £1.4m brought Hatate to our green pastures. His impact was immediate; notching up 17 appearances and four goals in his debut season. Continued form saw him score six goals in 32 outings the following season. In the 2023-2024 season, despite fewer appearances, Hatate still managed to bag three goals from his 16 matches. As for the current season of 2024-2025, Hatate’s prowess continues to shine with 23 appearances and six triumphant goals thus far.
In relation to his performances in significant tournaments, Hatate made three starts in the Champions League 2023-2024. His performance in the current League Cup campaign saw him make four starts, and in the Champions League 2024-2025, he contributed one goal across five starts and one substitute appearance.
