Born on 31 December 1997, Cameron Carter-Vickers has become a notable figure on the football field. An England-born defender, Carter-Vickers has made his mark principally as a central defender for Celtic, where he wears the number 20 jersey. Standing at 6ft (1.84m) and weighing 14st 6lb (92kg), his physical presence is undoubtable. Apart from his career in Celtic, he also represented the United States national team, further elevating his international standing in the game.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £11m—a noteworthy figure that talks about the man’s prowess on the pitch.
Carter-Vickers’s career journey has seen him associated with several clubs. He joined Tottenham Hotspur, a Premier League club based in England, as a trainee in July 2009. He was subsequently loaned out to several other English clubs spanning the Premier League, Championship and League One. These included Sheffield United, Ipswich Town, Swansea City, Stoke City, Luton Town, and Bournemouth. His performances during these stints boosted his prominence and shaped him for his future career.
In August 2021, he made his move to Celtic—a prominent club in the Scottish Premiership—on loan. Carter-Vickers’s time at Celtic has seen him make 33 first-team appearances in the 2021/22 season in which he netted four goals. The next season (2022/23), he played in 29 matches and his appearances grew to 30 in both the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, scoring one goal in each season. In the current season (2025/26), he has graced the pitch for seven league matches thus far.
In July 2022, Carter-Vickers made his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Celtic permanent for a fee of approximately £6m—a clear recognition of his contributions during his previous loan spell at the Scottish club. His performances during the seasons that followed have been commendable. He has played consistently and has added to his goal tally.
Beyond his league matches, Carter-Vickers also starred in Cup matches, Champions League qualifiers, and the Europa league for Celtic—attesting to his versatility and ability to perform under different competition conditions.
