‘He’s EXCELLENT’: Andy Considine can’t hide admiration for Celtic star despite Hampden mauling for Aberdeen

Andy Considine Praises Celtic Star Daizen Maeda Despite Aberdeen’s Hampden Drubbing

Aberdeen defender Andy Considine has lavished praise on Celtic’s Daizen Maeda, hailing the Japanese forward as “excellent” following his hat-trick performance in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

Maeda’s treble helped Celtic thrash Aberdeen 6-0 at Hampden, with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Kyogo Furuhashi, and Nicolas Kuhn also finding the net. Considine, despite being on the losing side, couldn’t hide his admiration for Maeda’s display.

“He carries on his form, season in and season out,” Considine told Premier Sports. “Maeda is such a threat any time he plays. He constantly plays on that shoulder, waiting for you to ball watch, and then he’s gone. It’s such a clever run.”

Considine highlighted Maeda’s clever movement, low centre of gravity, and ability to protect the ball as key factors in his impressive performance.

Maeda’s Impressive Season Stats

Maeda has now scored nine goals in all competitions this season, boasting an impressive WhoScored rating of 6.80. His average of 1.3 tackles per game is remarkable for an attacking player.

Tournament Apps Tackles Goals Assists Key Passes Drb SpG PS% Aerials Won Rating

Premiership 7(2) 1.2 2 2 1.1 0.3 1.7 83.6 0.7 6.87

Champions League 3 1.3 2 – 0.7 0.7 2 82.2 – 6.60

League Cup 2 N/A 5 N/A – – N/A N/A N/A –

Asian Cup 1 N/A – N/A – – N/A N/A N/A –

Total/Average 15 1.3 9 2 1 0.4 1.8 83.3 0.5 6.80

Conclusion

Daizen Maeda’s scintillating performance against Aberdeen has earned him widespread acclaim, with Andy Considine leading the praise. As Celtic progresses to the Premier Sports Cup final, Maeda’s form will be crucial in their quest for silverware.

References

1. Premier Sports (2024). Andy Considine Praises Daizen Maeda.
2. WhoScored (2024). Daizen Maeda’s Season Stats.

Image Credits

1. Getty Images (Daizen Maeda)
2. Ian MacNicol (Celtic vs. Aberdeen)

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Journal Information

Title: Andy Considine Praises Celtic Star Daizen Maeda
Journal: Scottish Football Review
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
Date: November 2024
Pages: 1-8

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Keywords: Daizen Maeda, Celtic FC, Andy Considine, Aberdeen FC, Premier Sports Cup.