Daizen Maeda Wins PFA Player of the Year Award, Leads Celtic to World Cup Qualification

Daizen Maeda has been recognized as one of the top performers in Scottish football, winning both the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year and multiple club awards after a remarkable season with Celtic. Maeda has scored 33 goals across all competitions, excelling in both central and wide attacking roles, and has played a pivotal part in Celtic's pursuit of a domestic treble and their Champions League progression. His relentless work ethic, pressing, and versatility have been praised by coaches and teammates alike, with manager Brendan Rodgers describing him as a 'manager’s dream.' Maeda's leadership and contributions on and off the pitch have earned him the respect of the dressing room, as evidenced by his Players’ Player of the Year award. Additionally, his performances have been key in helping Japan become the first nation to qualify for the upcoming World Cup, with national team coach Moriyasu highlighting his intelligence and all-round play. With the season not yet complete, Maeda remains focused on further team success while cementing his place in both Celtic and Japanese football history.