Who is Daizen Maeda? Meet Celtic’s energetic, free-scoring talisman
Daizen Maeda is one of Celtic’s star players and most consistent performers in recent years. Brought to Celtic Park on 31 December 2021, the forward…
Daizen Maeda
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Daizen Maeda brings relentless energy and pace to Celtic’s attack, playing a key role in pressing and forward transitions. Follow all the latest on his form, goals and international duty.
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Celtic star Daizen Maeda sees new FIFA rule punish Iceland in Japan win
FIFA’s new substitution rule has wasted little time making its presence felt after a remarkable incident involving Japan and Iceland. Celtic forward Daizen Maeda was…
Billy Dodds forced into Daizen Maeda admission after Celtic secure the domestic double
When Billy Dodds faced Daizen Maeda as Kilmarnock’s assistant in February, the Celtic hero only had seven Premiership goals to his name. Maeda started the…
How Harry Maguire, Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho reacted to Kasper Schmeichel’s retirement
It’s a cruel way for Kasper Schmeichel to end his career, because it’s not on his terms. But it has been known for a while…
Celtic’s Daizen Maeda has now made a career-saving move after Wolfsburg’s nightmare confirmed
It has been well-documented that Daizen Maeda wanted to leave Celtic last summer. Many felt that it played a key role in Maeda’s form dropping…
Stephen McGowan drops major Celtic summer transfer claim
Stephen McGowan has claimed four first team players could spearhead a major list of Celtic summer exits. Celtic are expected to embark on a big…
Celtic 2025/26 season ratings, as Daizen Maeda roars back with 8/10, but Reo Hatate gets 2/10
This is a season no Celtic fan will forget. In the end, it was the same old story, as Celtic lifted the trophies once more,…
Daizen Maeda did something only Henrik Larsson managed at Celtic
Daizen Maeda is now producing the kind of form Celtic supporters normally associate with Henrik Larsson. After his Scottish Cup goal, the Japanese forward has…
Kelechi Iheanacho gives Daizen Maeda his flowers after possible final Celtic game
Celtic showcased their muscle and might to the world when it mattered most; that’s why the domestic double has been secured. For the majority of…
Three things learned as Celtic quartet could have played final game after Scottish Cup final win
Celtic’s season of chaos has ended with the domestic double. In the heat of the Hampden sunshine, Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday afternoon to…
Daizen Maeda issues Celtic rallying cry before Scottish Cup final
Daizen Maeda summed up Celtic’s mentality perfectly with one short message ahead of the club’s push to complete another domestic double. Maeda has earned the…
