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Summary

Daizen Maeda (Japan), Midfielder, 29 caps, 5 international goals, model: 6.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Daizen Maeda

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#38 Midfielder Celtic FC (SCO) Japan

Daizen Maeda is a 29-year-old midfielder for Celtic FC (SCO) and Japan. He has earned 29 caps and 5 international goals for Japan. Our model puts Japan's title chance at 1% with a 80% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Daizen has collected 8 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

29 Caps
5 Goals
14 Season goals
6 Assists
7.24 Form rating
Age29Height173 cmWeight148 lbsMarket value€12.6M
Daizen Maeda at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Moderate
High shots volume Above average
Tournament form In form
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Daizen Maeda · the model’s read

Daizen Maeda brings 29 caps and 5 international goals for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Celtic FC (SCO). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Maeda's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.7% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.12 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Daizen Maeda: World Cup 2026 Form

How Daizen has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.9
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
7.9
Last match vs Sweden
7.9
vs Sweden
90 min · 1G 0A

Daizen Maeda: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (67 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.9
vs
Career baseline 6.7
2 Shotsper 90 min 1.74
1 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.76
1 Key passesper 90 min 1.03
4 Tacklesper 90 min 1.33
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.69
3 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.89
28 Touchesper 90 min 36

At World Cup 2026, Daizen is rating 7.9 — above his 6.7 career baseline.

Daizen Maeda: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Yokohama F Marinos
2021 - 2022
Matsumoto Yamaga
2016 - 2021

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

8 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
5× Scottish Premier League 2021-2022, 2022-2023 + 3 more
2× Scottish Cup 2022-2023, 2025-2026
1× Scottish League Cup 2022-2023
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
2 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 5× Scottish Premier League
    2021-20222022-20232024-2025 +2
Cup Competitions 2
  • 2× Scottish Cup
    2022-20232025-2026
  • 1× Scottish League Cup
    2022-2023

Daizen Maeda: Quick Facts

#38Shirt number
29Age
173 cmHeight
148 lbsWeight
Taishi, Osaka, JapanBirthplace
Celtic FC (SCO)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Daizen Maeda play?
Daizen Maeda plays as a Midfielder for Celtic FC (SCO). At World Cup 2026 they represent Japan.
How many caps does Daizen Maeda have?
Daizen Maeda has 29 international caps for Japan, with 5 international goals.
What trophies has Daizen Maeda won?
Daizen Maeda has won 8 career honours. Notable titles include Scottish Premier League (x5), Scottish Cup (x2), Scottish League Cup (x1).
What is Japan's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Japan at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 80% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?
Japan are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.
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