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The ex-Celtic defender signed under Rodgers, who has now helped keep ten clean sheets in a row

Playing for Celtic could be a beautiful and a brutal experience in equal measure. In recent times, many Celtic players have found that out, as…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 8:30 PM
The ex-Celtic defender signed under Rodgers, who has now helped keep ten clean sheets in a row
Key Things to Know
  • Ex-Celtic defender Hayato Inamura has helped Tokyo FC keep ten clean sheets in a row.
  • Inamura previously made only one official appearance for Celtic under manager Brendan Rodgers.
  • 67hailhail argues that the 24-year-old was never given a proper opportunity during his time in Glasgow.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic defender Hayato Inamura has helped his current side Tokyo FC achieve ten consecutive clean sheets across all competitions. Despite enduring a difficult start to the J League season that included a 5-1 defeat, the 24-year-old returned to the starting lineup and has since helped secure ten straight shutouts between August and October 2026.

Inamura originally signed for Celtic from Albirex Niigata under manager Brendan Rodgers, but made only one official senior appearance in a 3-0 victory against Livingston. The author from 67hailhail argues that Inamura was never given a fair opportunity in Glasgow before departing to thrive in Japan.

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