As Celtic debuts go, Reo Hatate enjoyed a very impressive one, helping the Hoops to a 2-0 victory over Hibernian and picking up the Man of the Match award in the process.

By the time he was replaced in midfield by fellow countryman, Yosuke Ideguchi, with 15 minutes of the match remaining, the 24-year-old had already impressed the packed Paradise crowd with his performance.

And while he didn’t get on the scoresheet – he had a superb first-half effort well saved by Hibs goalkeeper, Matt Macey – Hatate was instrumental in the Celtic win, linking up in the heart of midfield alongside Callum McGregor and Tom Rogic.

Another debut Bhoy, Daizen Maeda, did open his goalscoring account for Celtic, netting the opening goal after just five minutes, and the performance of his new signings delighted manager, Ange Postecoglou.

Speaking after the game, the Celtic manager said of Reo Hatate: “He’ll make his own mark and he’s a very talented young player and a very determined young man. He shows signs of reaching the very top of the game.

'He will come off the pitch knowing he did okay and performed at a level, but he will want more. That’s the kind of character and personality he is.'

“He doesn’t just want to enjoy the ride, he has some sights and ambitions to be the best player he can be and reach the top.

“You saw some of his quality but there is definitely more to come from all the boys. It was a good start to their Celtic careers.

“It was a good game to just expose the lads and Yosuke later on to what it’s like to play for this football club. At home against a good opponent, you’ve got to be up for it. I thought all three acquitted themselves well.”

Reo Hatate makes Man of the Match start to his Celtic career