Daizen Maeda unstoppable with Celtic in the Premiership

Originally posted on Celtic Xtra | By Oscar Cortes | Last updated Apr 27, 2026 8:00 AM ET

At a crucial point in the season, Celtic reaffirmed their dominance with a solid 3-1 victory over Falkirk, solidifying their positive momentum in this final stretch of the Scottish Premiership.

The standout player of the match was Daizen Maeda, who delivered an outstanding performance and earned the Man of the Match award.

Maeda becomes Celtic’s key player in the final stretch of the season

The Japanese striker was unstoppable in attack, scoring two goals and providing an assist, proving decisive in every offensive move by the team.

Statistically, Maeda recorded 36 touches and a 79% pass completion rate, finishing 11 of 14 passes.

️ A brace for Daizen Maeda and a strike from Kieran Tierney

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Furthermore, he consistently created danger with five shots, three of which were on target, reflecting his prominence and aggression in the final third of the pitch.

This performance confirms that the striker is in spectacular form, having scored in two consecutive matches and elevating his level just as the season draws to a close. Without a doubt, a key piece for the team led by Martin O’Neill, who find in Maeda their offensive reference in this decisive stretch.

This article first appeared on Celtic Xtra and was syndicated with permission.

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