Daizen Maeda’s dramatic transformation from a bald look to a hairstyle reminiscent of David Beckham has sparked a playful reaction from his Japanese teammate. The Celtic star’s decision to grow out his hair has caused a stir among fans, especially after recent impressive performances on the pitch, including a hat-trick against Livingston and a goal in a 7-1 win over Dundee in the Scottish Cup.
Photos of Maeda sporting a new blonde look during training with his national team have drawn comparisons to Beckham’s iconic blonde buzzcut from 2007. The reason behind this style change is quite endearing. In an interview with Gekisaka, Maeda revealed that his decision was influenced by his soon-to-be five-year-old daughter’s preference. He humorously shared, “My eldest child is about to turn five years old, so I’m starting to hear complaints like, ‘I don’t like your bald head.’ I don’t want to disappoint my daughter, so I’ve decided to grow out my hair. After all, it’s too early to start wearing headbands.”
Takumi Minamino, Maeda’s Japanese compatriot playing for Monaco, who is known for his long hair with a headband, jokingly responded to Maeda’s new look. The 29-year-old Ligue 1 star hinted at a proposal by quipping, “It’s an honor. I’m waiting for it to grow longer than mine. When it reaches that length, I’ll pop the question. I’ll even gift you a headband!”
As Maeda continues to showcase his revamped appearance with the Japanese national team ahead of their matches against North Korea, fans are eagerly anticipating his return to Celtic for the upcoming clash against Livingston. It seems like Maeda’s hair journey is attracting as much attention off the field as his goal-scoring exploits on it.
