Daizen Maeda: The stats behind Celtic’s star brace in Old Firm derby victory
Daizen Maeda will take the headlines on Sunday for his dazzling performance in Celtic’s 3-1 victory over Rangers.
The attacker netted a brace at Celtic Park to ensure the hosts picked up a crucial victory in the Old Firm derby.
Maeda has been on top form recently for the club after coming out of an awful goal drought, and arguably put in the performance of his career on Sunday.
The Japan international was easily the best player on the pitch, and his bicycle kick will be talked about for decades to come.
Below, Football Insider has analysed his performance in what was an incredible display at Celtic Park.
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Maeda had come under some criticism lately for his performance at Celtic. However, few fans will see a better display this season than the one by the 28-year-old on Sunday.
According to Fotmob on 10 May, on top of his goals, the attacker had four shots, an xG of 0.52, a 69 per cent passing accuracy, created one chance, completed two dribbles and had seven touches in Rangers’ box.
| Daizen Maeda’s stats vs Rangers | |
| Minutes | 90 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Shots | 4 |
| xG | 0.52 |
| Passsing accuracy | 69% |
| Chances created | 1 |
| Dribbles completed | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 |
| Tackles | 3 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Recoveries | 3 |
On top of this, he also helped out defensively, performing three tackles, one interception and three recoveries.
As a result, it is clear that Maeda had a major influence in both defence and attack in a display he can look back on proudly.
Hopefully, this form continues into the last three matches as Celtic look to complete an impressive double.
Will Maeda be at Celtic next season?
Football Insider exclusively revealed that Maeda is likely to leave Celtic in the summer.
The Hoops are preparing to cash in on the striker, who enters into the final year of his contract in the summer.
🔥 DAIZEN MAEDA WITH AN OVERHEAD KICK!
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 10, 2026
Celtic with a two-goal cushion over Rangers, and it comes in SPECTACULAR fashion ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/EZgSda8fYm
The hierarchy feels that there is no chance that he will sign a new deal, and are now happy to accept offers.
Maeda is understood to be keen to move away from Celtic Park and explore a new challenge, and this is something that the board are happy to sanction.
However, it remains to be seen if his recent run of form will help change the mind of the attacker and the board as he continues to showcase his quality in the final matches of the season.
Target: Elijah Just (Motherwell)
Long-term: Carter-Vickers out
League Pos: 2nd (61 pts)
Status: Summer Talks Underway
Revenue: £143.6m (2025)