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Kyogo Furuhashi avoiding Celtic imitation game as he aims not to 'ruin the image' of Parkhead hero

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi is well aware of the impact his countrymen have made at Parkhead - but he insists he wants people to remember him for his own exploits.

The Japanese forward made himself an instant success at Parkhead last season that, despite missing most of the second half of the campaign with injury, saw him score 20 goals and help claim Premiership title glory. He has been over in the land of the rising sun this week visiting former club Vissel Kobe, who he joined Celtic from last summer.

Continuing his Hoops journey alongside fellow Japanese stars Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate, legendary Asian midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura was one player Kyogo got compared to in the early days of his Glasgow career. While they play in different positions, the international common ground is where fans and onlookers alike drew the connection. But the forward wants to be his own man.

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