Daizen Maeda’s Message to Celtic Fans After POTY Hat-Trick

Daizen Maeda has thanked his teammates and coaching staff after sweeping the board at Celtic’s Player of the Year awards and issued a rallying cry to fans as the Hoops aim to finish the season with another Treble – his second as a Celtic player.

20th April 2025; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland: Scottish Cup Football Semi Final, St Johnstone versus Celtic; Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates after shoots and scores in the 37th minute to make it 2-0

The Japanese forward was named Men’s Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year, and took home the Top Goalscorer award during Sunday’s ceremony in Glasgow. The recognition comes after a season of relentless work rate, key goals, and big-game performances, even as he’s battled through injuries and long-haul international duties.

Reacting to the clean sweep, Maeda said: “I am very honored to receive these awards! I would like to thank the manager, the coaching staff, and above all, my teammates. There is not much time left in this season, so let’s win a cup final and end the season with a treble, together with all of you Celtic fans!”

It’s been another tireless campaign from the 27-year-old, whose selfless running and tactical discipline have made him a cornerstone of Brendan Rodgers’ side. Despite missing a chunk of the season through injury and international commitments, Maeda has led from the front.

Celtic will go into the Hampden showpiece as firm favourites, with the opportunity to claim their sixth domestic Treble in nine years. And if Maeda’s form and mindset are anything to go by, he’ll be front and centre in that pursuit of silverware once again.

Maeda netted a hat trick against the Dons in the semi-final of the League Cup earlier this season

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