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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The truth behind West Ham’s reported three-player Celtic wishlist
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Martin O’Neill thinks Camilo Duran can give Celtic what only Daizen Maeda does
Camilo Duran scored on his Celtic debut as the Bhoys were soundly beaten 4-1 by Sporting CP in Marbella. Fans may have focused on his…
Martin O’Neill has got it wrong with his stance on Daizen Maeda at Celtic
Daizen Maeda is currently in hibernation after competing for Japan at the 2026 World Cup. But that hasn’t stopped the news from circulating about Maeda’s…
Why Daizen Maeda will absolutely love what Camilo Duran did in his first Celtic appearance
Welcome to Celtic, Camilo Duran! Yes, it’s only pre-season, but Duran marked his first appearance in Celtic colours by scoring against Sporting in a pre-season…
Daizen Maeda names the ‘legend’ who changed him at Celtic
Daizen Maeda has named the man at Celtic who helped convince him to stop playing safely and start using his pace to attack defenders. Maeda…
Daizen Maeda drops biggest hint yet about his Celtic future
Daizen Maeda has spoken more openly about his Celtic future than ever before and one answer stands above the rest. There has been no shortage…
Why Martin O’Neill brought Henrik Larsson into the Daizen Maeda debate
Martin O’Neill publicly addressed Daizen Maeda’s Celtic future and could have simply said yes or no on whether he would stay at the club. Instead,…
Daizen Maeda expands on ‘talking to people’ about Premier League move
Daizen Maeda has reaffirmed his intention to move to the Premier League this summer. After an outstanding end to the season at Celtic, the 28-year-old…
Daizen Maeda visits Japanese government ministry, gives brilliant Olympics answer
Daizen Maeda has been a busy man in Japan. His performances for the Samurai Blue at this summer’s World Cup established him as one of…
Why Daizen Maeda is still in Japan as Celtic begin pre-season
Daizen Maeda is one notable absentee as Celtic begin pre-season, but there is a straightforward reason the winger is still in Japan. Celtic drew with…
