Cameron Carter-Vickers, born on 31st December 1997, is an experienced football player who primarily features as a central defender. Standing at 6 foot tall (1.84m) and weighing in at 14st 6lb (92kg), Carter-Vickers' imposing physicality is one of his defining traits. He currently represents Celtic, donning the number 20 jersey.
Despite being born in England, Carter-Vickers has chosen to represent United States at the international level. His current market value is around £11.5m as suggested by Transfermarkt.
Carter-Vickers treaded his football journey from a young age at Tottenham Hotspur, joining them as a trainee in July 2009. He was loaned out to several Championship sides including Sheffield United, Ipswich Town, Swansea City, Stoke City, Luton Town, and Bournemouth between 2017 and 2020. These experiences across England's divisions helped him develop the necessary skills and acumen to excel in top-flight football.
His career took a significant turn in 2021, when he was loaned to Celtic. In his debut season (2021-2022) in Scotland, Carter-Vickers made an immediate impact with 33 first team appearances and scoring four goals in league matches. His impressive performances in the first season were followed by consistent appearances in the subsequent seasons at Celtic and he had 29, 25 and 30 appearances in the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons respectively. He has also kicked off the current 2025 - 2026 season with seven appearances.
Following his successful loan spell, Carter-Vickers made a permanent move to Celtic in July 2022 for a fee of around £6m from Tottenham Hotspur. His solid performances continued throughout the subsequent seasons, cementing his place as a crucial player for the team.
Carter-Vickers' contribution at Celtic wasn't limited to league games, as he also participated in the League Cup 2025-2026 with one start, Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 with two starts, and the Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic with three starts. He continues to be a valuable asset for Celtic as they compete across several competitions.
