Callum McGregor, born 14 June 1993 in Scotland, is a consummate central defensive midfielder, currently plying his trade for Celtic Football Club. Standing 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall and weighing 11st 9lb (74kg), the crafty number 42 has carved a niche for himself within the iconic green and white hoops. His market value orbits around £3.5m, as stated by an estimate from Transfermarkt.
McGregor's love affair with Celtic, a tale written in goal shots and last-ditch tackles, began in July 2013. A study of his career with the club over the years reveals a steadfast display of progress and unblinking commitment. From the 2014-2015 season when he was still wet behind the ears with 18 appearances and 2 goals, his growth was clear as day. Fast forward to the 2019-2020 season, he had become indispensable, making 30 appearances and netting 9 goals. As of the ongoing 2025-2026 season, his stats already show 17 appearances and 2 goals, indicative that the engine in the lad is far from winded.
In August 2013, a brief hiatus occurred in McGregor's Celtic timeline as he was loaned to Notts County. His debut season witnessed 37 appearances and 12 goals, displaying his roots of playing prowess sunk deep within the soul of football.
Thankfully, July 2014 saw him return to Celtic from Notts County, marking the end of his loan spell. His career at Celtic from this point was nothing short of impressive. The numbers speak for themselves: from the 2014-2015 season till date, he's been a marvel to behold, with the 2024-2025 season serving as a particularly brilliant moment as he recorded 8 goals from 35 appearances.
McGregor is no stranger to the heat of European football. He has donned the Celtic colours in the Champions League 2023-2024 with six starts, the League Cup 2025-2026 scoring a goal in four starts, Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 with two starts, and Europa League 2025-2026 with six starts. Clearly, this is a footballer who writes his own legend, one game at a time.
