Carl Starfelt, born 1st June 1995 in Sweden, is a robust defender currently plying his trade with Celta Vigo in Spain's LaLiga. Standing at 6ft (1.85m) tall and weighing 12st 8lb (80kg), the skilful centre-half brings an imposing figure to Celta's defence and wears the number 2 jersey. International recognition has also come Starfelt's way, as he has had the honour of representing the Sweden national team.
In January 2014, a young Starfelt made a name for himself at IF Brommapojkarna in Sweden's Allsvenskan division. Over four seasons, he was a mainstay in the lineup, totalling 51 first-team appearances and scoring one goal. The highlight from this spell was his solid 2018 season with IFK Gothenburg, where he featured consistently, making 44 appearances and securing the net once.
Come July 2019, Starfelt's promise caught the eye of Rubin Kazan, leading to a substantial move to Russia's Premier League in a deal around the nil m
In the summer of 2021, Starfelt joined the ranks of Celtic Football Club in a deal worth approximately Β£4m. He established himself quickly among the 'Hoops', exhibiting a combination of physical presence and footballing acumen. In his debut season in Scotland, Starfelt showcased his skills in 34 league matches, which he followed up with 28 appearances and three goals in his second season. His third season, however, was short-lived as he only made a single appearance.
A transfer took him to the sunny side of Spain in August 2023, where he joined Celta Vigo. Starfelt continued to deliver consistent performances for Celta Vigo, with his first two seasons seeing him make 55 appearances and contribute two goals. In the present season, he has been featured in six games so far.
According to Transfermarkt, he participated in the Euro Qualifiers for 2022 - 2024 for Sweden with a solitary appearance as a substitute, featured in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 with a start and two appearances as a substitute, and graced the field four times in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 season for Celta Vigo. Overall, Starfelt's career has been characterised by his grit, technical ability, and reliability in the heart of the defence.
