Carl Starfelt
Celta Vigo

Carl Starfelt

Carl Starfelt of Celta Vigo was born in Stockholm, Sweden on 1 June 1995 (age 29).

Carl Starfelt
Carl Starfelt · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Carl Starfelt, born on 1 June 1995 in Sweden, stands as a distinguished figure in the world of football. Currently 29 years old, this sterling defender has become a pivotal player for Celta Vigo, wearing the number 2 jersey. Towering at 6ft (1.85m) tall and weighing 12st 8lb (80kg), his physical presence on the pitch is undeniable. His talent hasn't gone unnoticed by his home country, as he has also been drafted into the Sweden national team.

Kicking off his professional career, Starfelt joined IF Brommapojkarna in the Allsvenskan in Sweden in January 2014. His debut season saw 20 first-team appearances in league matches, a number that would fluctuate in his coming seasons with the club. By 2017, he added scoring goals to his list of accomplishments, netting one strike in 15 appearances.

2018 saw Starfelt up sticks and transfer to IFK Gothenburg. Consistent play continued to be in his favour here with 30 first-team appearances in his debut season. He scored another goal in his second season with Gothenburg, his appearances however declined slightly to 14.

The allure of testing his abilities in a different league led Starfelt to transfer to Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League in July 2019. The transfer fee, estimated at around £900k, marked his increasing value in the football market. While his first season saw him making only ten appearances, by his second season, he was featured in 29 matches and managed to net three goals.

July 2021 saw a significant change for Starfelt as he transferred to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. The move cost the Scottish outfit around £4m, a testament to Starfelt's growing stature in the footballing world. His impressive performances across three seasons led to him clocking up a significant number of appearances and netting three goals. However, his time with Celtic, as with all things, came to an end.

In August 2023, Starfelt transferred to Celta Vigo in LaLiga, Spain, for an undisclosed fee. His current endeavours for the Spanish side have seen a flurry of first-team appearances and several goals scored. As of the current 2024 - 2025 season, he has made eight appearances and baskets a solitary goal. His contributions extend beyond domestic competition, with appearances for Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey and internationally for Sweden in the European qualifiers and the Nations League.

Despite the winding journey of his career, Carl Starfelt has consistently shown himself to be a tenacious and reliable sepia, demonstrating the classic traits of a talented footballer with each game he plays.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 17 October 2024. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Carl Starfelt
CD
1.85m (6ft)
Height
2
Squad Number
80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight
1 June 1995 (age 29)
Date of Birth
Stockholm
Birthplace
Sweden 🇸🇪
Country of Birth
Celta Vigo
Team
Sweden 🇸🇪
National Team

Season stats

Team
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
LaLiga 2024 - 2025
Games
24
Starting
22
Substitute
2
Unused
3
Utilisation
89%
Goals
1
Yellows
5
Reds
-
Team
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
Copa del Rey 2024 - 2025
Games
2
Starting
2
Substitute
-
Unused
2
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Sweden 🇸🇪
Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
7
Utilisation
13%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Sweden 🇸🇪
Nations League 2024 - 2025
Games
3
Starting
1
Substitute
2
Unused
3
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
24
Goals
1
Team
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
27
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
28
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
34
Goals
-
Team
Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Russia 🇷🇺
Games
29
Goals
3
Team
Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Russia 🇷🇺
Games
10
Goals
-
Team
IFK Gothenburg
IFK Gothenburg
Season 2019
Country
Sweden 🇸🇪
Games
14
Goals
1
Team
IFK Gothenburg
IFK Gothenburg
Season 2018
Country
Sweden 🇸🇪
Games
30
Goals
-
Team
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
Season 2017
Country
Sweden 🇸🇪
Games
15
Goals
1
Team
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
Season 2015
Country
Sweden 🇸🇪
Games
16
Goals
-
Team
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
Season 2014
Country
Sweden 🇸🇪
Games
20
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
10 August 2023
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Celtic
Celtic
21 July 2021
From
Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan
Type
Fee (£4m)
Team
Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan
12 July 2019
From
IFK Gothenburg
IFK Gothenburg
Type
Fee (£900k)
Team
IFK Gothenburg
IFK Gothenburg
1 January 2018
From
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
Type
Free Transfer
Team
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
1 January 2014
Type
Signed

Carl Starfelt news

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