Daizen Maeda

Daizen Maeda contract and transfer fees

Daizen Maeda's contract with Ipswich Town runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Daizen Maeda has moved for €11m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €9m, Celtic to Ipswich Town, Jul 2026.

Ipswich Town paid €9m for Daizen Maeda in July 2026. His value is now €15m, €6m above the fee. That is €855k per appearance across his 11 for them so far.

Daizen Maeda transfer history and what each club made

• Yokohama F. Marinos · sold to Celtic for €2m (Jul 2022)
• Celtic · signed from Yokohama F. Marinos for €2m (Jul 2022) · sold to Ipswich Town for €9m (Jul 2026) · profit for Celtic €8m
• Ipswich Town · signed from Celtic for €9m (Jul 2026) · current club

Daizen Maeda injury record and availability

Daizen Maeda has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Daizen Maeda has played 516 of a possible 900 minutes (57%): 6 starts and 10 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.57.

Since 2019, Daizen Maeda has had 3 injury spells: 93 days out and 15 games missed. Longest: injury (type not disclosed), 46 days (Nov 2023).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Ipswich Town injury list

Daizen Maeda international career: Japan caps

Daizen Maeda has 33 senior caps for Japan (1,467 minutes, 15 starts), the first in June 2019.

Last 12 months: 7 caps, 7 starts, 543 minutes in 13 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 8 Oct 2026.