How did Kyogo Furuhashi become famous? What does kyogo mean?

Kyogo Furuhashi became famous for his performances in the J1 League with Vissel Kobe where he scored 14 goals in 33 appearances in the 2020 season. Kyogo is a Japanese name that means “enlightenment” or “radiance”.

Kyogo Furuhashi has established himself as one of the most successful Japanese imports in European football. He is a quick and agile striker who joined Celtic in 2021.

Kyogo Furuhashi plays as a forward for the Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Japan national team. Kyogo scored some fantastic goals and was often the one who kept Celtic afloat.

Kyogo’s greatest highlight was effectively winning Celtic the league cup final against Hibs. On 8 August 2021, Kyogo Furuhashi scored his first Scottish Premiership goal, netting a 67-minute hat-trick in a 6–0 win against Dundee.

Kyogo Furuhashi made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 3–0 home defeat against Real Madrid in September 2022. On 7 May 2023, Furuhashi scored his 50th goal for Celtic in all competitions in a 2–0 away win against Heart of Midlothian.