Callum McGregor, a native son of Scotland, was born on the 14th of June, 1993. Now at the age of 31, he is a midfielder who is often put to use as a central defensive midfielder for Celtic. Standing 1.78m (5ft 10in) tall and weighing in at 74kg (11st 9lb), he cuts a formidable figure on the pitch. You'll often see him sporting the number 42 jersey.
According to data available on Transfermarkt, McGregor's market value hovers around £7m. His contract with Celtic is earmarked to expire on the 31st of May, 2028, leaving him with a considerable three years and seven months still to run.
McGregor’s career with Celtic has seen numerous seasons of commendable performances. His journey started in July 2013 when he joined Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Over the course of several seasons from 2014 onwards, McGregor delivered steady performances with his remarkable ability as a midfielder. He has consistently made between 18 to 37 first team appearances each season, and his goal-scoring capability has also been evident, with 2 to 9 goals scored in league matches per season.
In August 2013, McGregor experienced a short transfer from Celtic to Notts County in England's League Two, albeit on loan. His debut season in 2013 - 2014 at Notts County saw him making 37 first team appearances and scoring 12 goals. However, by July 2014, he had returned to Celtic on the conclusion of his loan where he continued his consistent performances.
Aside from his league performances, McGregor has also been a significant presence in other competitive fixtures. He had six starts for Celtic in the Champions League 2023 - 2024, three in the League Cup 2024 - 2025, another three in the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024, and has already made five starts in the Champions League 2024 - 2025.
Callum McGregor, having spent more than a decade at Celtic, is a firm demonstration of Celtic's ability to nurture and develop enduring talents. Consistent and dependable, his performances have undoubtedly contributed to Celtic's stature in Scottish football.
