Callum McGregor, born in Scotland on 14 June 1993, is a 31-year-old midfielder who primarily exhibits his football skills in the heart of the defence for Celtic. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and possessing a commanding physical presence weighing 11st 9lb (74kg), McGregor dons the number 42 jersey.
His current market value is approximately £7m, according to Transfermarkt. He is currently under contract with Celtic until 31 May 2028, with three years and ten months left to run.
McGregor joined Celtic in July 2013, marking his entry into the Scottish Premiership. Over the years, he has become a pivotal part of the team, making regular first-team appearances and chipping in with valuable goals.
In his debut 2014-2015 season, McGregor featured in 18 league matches, scoring twice. The following year, he made 27 appearances and netted four goals. In the 2016-2017 season, McGregor stepped up his game further, making 31 appearances and scoring six goals. He maintained his consistency in the 2017-2018 season with 36 appearances and seven goals. Although the 2018-2019 season saw a slight dip in his goal count with just three goals, he still played 35 matches.
However, the 2019-2020 season proved significant for McGregor as he hit a personal high of nine goals in 30 appearances. In the ensuing years, his strong performances continued with 37 appearances and three goals in 2020-2021, 33 appearances and two goals in 2021-2022, and 31 appearances and four goals in 2022-2023. As of the current 2024-2025 season, McGregor has made four appearances and already netted three times.
In addition to his domestic performance, McGregor also has a loan spell to his name. In August 2013, he was loaned out to Notts County in England's League Two. In his debut season, he made a mark by appearing in 37 league matches and scoring an impressive 12 goals. Bouncing back to his parent club Celtic in July 2014, McGregor used this experience to enhance his performances.
Additionally, McGregor also showcased his talent on the European stage, starting in six matches for Celtic in the Champions League 2023-2024. Furthermore, he started in the League Cup 2024-2025 and the Scottish Cup 2023-2024 with one and three starts, respectively.
