New Celtic signing Hayato Inamura will wear the number 25 jersey in tribute to his fellow countryman Shunsuke Nakamura.
The midfielder enjoyed a productive four years at Parkhead between 2005 and 2009.
Nakamura scored several spectacular long-range goals, as well as a number of outstanding free-kicks.
"He was one of my favourite players," Inamura told CelticTV.
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"The reason why I chose 25 is because out of the options I was given, that one really stood out to me."
Central defender Inamura penned a four-year deal with Celtic after joining the club from J-League outfit Albirex Niigata.
The 23-year-old has just over a year of senior football experience under his belt, having come through the university system in Japan, similarly to his new teammate and fellow countryman, Reo Hatate.
Celtic have had some notable success in the Japanese market in recent times, and they hope Inamura is the next.
Although he is a defender, he couldn't help but try to be like Nakamura when he was younger: "I used to imitate his kicking style when I was a kid," said Inamura.
"Many Japanese players have had success at this club. Across the world, this is a massive club and is really well known.
"I am truly excited to be joining Celtic. It’s a huge opportunity for me. So far, even the current Japanese players have been performing at a high level."
