Callum McGregor, a Scotsman born on 14 June 1993, is renowned within the world of football for his prowess as a central defensive midfielder. Employing his skills primarily for Celtic, he stands tall at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighs in at 11st 9lb (74kg). A fixture in the number 42 jersey, McGregor has truly made his mark on the pitch.
Currently, according to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated to be around ยฃ5.5m. His commitment to Celtic is visibly strong, with a contract that runs well into middle of 2028, having over 3 years and 3 months left to run.
McGregor joined Celtic's ranks in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2013. Given his longevity with the club, it's only fitting that we delve into his performances spanning over a decade. Over the course of several seasons from 2014 to 2025, his appearances for Celtic varied between 18 to 37 per season, scoring a total of 50 league goals.
His first loan spell saw him leave Celtic to join Notts County in England's League Two in August 2013. With 37 appearances where he scored 12 goals, his debut season of 2013 - 2014 was certainly impressive. He returned to Celtic in July 2014, and has remained a staple in the team's line-up ever since, a testament to his persistent performance and dedication to the club.
McGregor's time at Celtic isn't just marked by league play. His contributions extend to international stages, such as the Champions League 2023 - 2024 seasons where he started six matches. In more local contests, he played in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 starting four matches, as well as the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 season, netting one goal across three starts. Furthermore, in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 season, he had 10 starts, only further illustrating his integral role at Celtic.
