Daizen Maeda
28-Year-Old
Celtic
Three clearances made
Maeda had two crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.
ANALYSIS
Maeda lasted just 66 minutes for Japan on Sunday before being replaced by Junya Ito, finishing with three clearances and an 80 percent pass accuracy. However, he struggled to make an impact in the final third, completing only one forward pass into that area and recording just three touches in the opposition box. Expectations remain high for the midfielder after a standout season with Celtic, where he produced 17 goals and 10 assists across 54 appearances. It's only a matter of time before he finds his rhythm, as he remains one of Japan's key contributors after appearing three times and scoring once during the 2022 World Cup.
Maeda lasted just 66 minutes for Japan on Sunday before being replaced by Junya Ito, finishing with three clearances and an 80 percent pass accuracy. However, he struggled to make an impact in the final third, completing only one forward pass into that area and recording just three touches in the opposition box. Expectations remain high for the midfielder after a standout season with Celtic, where he produced 17 goals and 10 assists across 54 appearances. It's only a matter of time before he finds his rhythm, as he remains one of Japan's key contributors after appearing three times and scoring once during the 2022 World Cup.
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Option in rotation
Maeda has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to provide a relentless and energetic attacking option as a rotation player throughout the competition.
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Creates chance
Maeda had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.
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Nets second-half goal in loss
Maeda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich.
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Suspension overturned
Maeda's two-match ban was overturned, Celtic announced Monday, making him available against Bayern Munich.
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Sent off late against Young Boys
Maeda was sent off late with a straight red card in Wednesday's match against Young Boys. He'll miss the teams next two matches in Champions League.
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Top target for Everton?
Everton are expected to make a January move to sign Maeda, according to Football Insider.
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What started as a rumor has gotten considerable steam in recent weeks, and now it seems the Toffees are ready to make a January approach to acquire the 28-year-old Japan international. Maeda is keen on leaving Celtic in the near future, and if Everton somewhere a figure close to what Celtic are asking for the striker, a deal could happen in the near future.
What started as a rumor has gotten considerable steam in recent weeks, and now it seems the Toffees are ready to make a January approach to acquire the 28-year-old Japan international. Maeda is keen on leaving Celtic in the near future, and if Everton somewhere a figure close to what Celtic are asking for the striker, a deal could happen in the near future.