All you need to know about Hayato Inamura, the latest Celtic arrival from Japan

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Hayato Inamura was officially confirmed as the fifth signing of the 2025 summer transfer window.

Inamura joined the Hoops in July 2025 just six months after turning professional and the latest of a number of Japanese players to play for Celtic.

Joining from Albirex Niigata, Inamura chose the same shirt number that Shunsuke Nakamura wore (25) and the young centre-back hopes to have a career equally as successful as his idol.

Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic’s Hayato Inamura as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.

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How old is Hayato Inamura?

Hayato Inamura was born in Tokyo, Japan on 8 May 2002.

As of July 2025, he is 23 years old.

How tall is Hayato Inamura?

Inamura stands at 1.82m tall, or approximately six foot.

Hayato Inamura’s contract and Celtic salary

The 23-year-old signed a four-year contract at Celtic, meaning he will be at the club until 2029.

Details of Inamura’s salary are yet to be disclosed and there are no reliable sources to confirm his salary at Albirex Niigata.

Hayato Inamura’s career stats

Hayato Inamura on joining Celtic

Speaking to Celtic TV, he said: “Many Japanese players have had success at this club. Across the world, this is a massive club and is really well known. I am truly excited to be joining Celtic. It’s a huge opportunity for me.

“So far, even the current Japanese players have been performing at a high level. I think that is why there are expectations on Japanese players. I really want to live up to those expectations and do my best.

“The reason why I chose 25 is because out of the options I was given, that one really stood out to me.

“Then obviously regarding Nakamura, I used to imitate his kicking style when I was a kid. He was one of my favourite players.”