In an amusing turn of events, Daizen Maeda has finally addressed the question on every Celtic supporter’s lips since his appearance in the Scottish Cup clash against Livingston: the mystery of his growing hair.
The Japanese winger, previously known for his completely shaved head—a look that had many convinced he was bald—surprised fans with a noticeable amount of hair during Sunday’s match.
Not only did Maeda’s new look catch the eye, but his on-pitch performance was equally striking, as he netted a hat-trick to lead Celtic to a 4-2 victory. This has humorously led many to speculate whether his newfound hair is the secret behind his exceptional finishing skills.
Taking to social media on Sunday night, Maeda addressed this elephant in the room with a cheeky message to the Celtic faithful, saying, “Yay ✌️✌️✌️ Someday I’ll explain why I’m growing my hair long.”
Our social media team joined the fun, giving our prediction that by the time Maeda is sporting an Afro, he’ll be in contention for the Ballon d’Or.
While he addressed the hair, he was keeping his cards close to his chest as to the reason. Maybe he lost a bet?! Or maybe the Scottish weather has finally convinced him. If he keeps banging in the goals, he should keep growing it!
The player also wrote “I’m happy to be able to contribute to the team’s victory in my 100th game for Celtic. Thank you for your support💚🤍”
