Benjamin Nygren, born 8 July 2001 (age 25), is a Swedish attacking midfielder who joined Celtic from FC Nordsjaelland in July 2025 for around £1.5m. He took the number 8 shirt and quickly became more than a tidy addition to the squad.
His first season at Celtic was properly productive: 16 league goals in 38 appearances in 2025–26, as Celtic won the Premiership. For a player arriving from Denmark at a modest fee, that was useful business rather than noise.
Nygren has remained a regular first-team presence in 2026–27. He has made 18 appearances for Celtic across all competitions, scoring seven goals, including four in eight league matches. He has also contributed in the cups and European qualifiers, which matters for a player whose role depends on end product as much as neat touches between the lines.
He has stayed involved with Sweden as well, appearing in World Cup, World Cup qualifying and Nations League matches this season, with goals in the latter two competitions. His current market value is around £12m, according to Transfermarkt.
Nygren’s career at Celtic is still taking shape, but the early return has been clear: a league title, regular minutes, and a steady supply of goals from midfield.
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