Callum McGregor, born in Scotland on 14th June 1993, currently holds the position of a central defensive midfielder, primarily for Celtic. McGregor stands at a height of 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighs 11st 9lb (74kg). Distinguished by his jersey number 42 on the field, McGregor has entrenched himself as a crucial player for Celtic. His current market value is estimated to be approximately £2.58m, according to Transfermarkt.
McGregor first joined Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2013. He remained a significant presence in the team over the years, with several noteworthy performances. In the 2014 - 2015 season at Celtic, McGregor made 18 first team appearances and scored two goals in league matches. The following season, he made 27 first team appearances and increased his goal tally to four.
With every subsequent season at Celtic, McGregor consistently made above 30 first team appearances, with a commendable number of goals to his name. For instance, in the 2016 - 2017 season, he made 31 first team appearances and scored six goals in league matches, and in the 2017 - 2018 season, he made 36 first team appearances with an improved tally of seven goals.
This pattern of consistent contributions to the team continued in the following seasons, with McGregor's most prolific season, in terms of goals, being the 2019 - 2020 season. During this season, he made 30 first team appearances and scored an impressive nine goals in league matches. This included the 2023 - 2024 season that saw him making 35 first team appearances and scoring two goals, and the 2024 - 2025 season where he replicated the same number of appearances and finished with eight goals.
McGregor had a brief stint away from Celtic, when in August 2013 he transferred on loan from Celtic to Notts County in the League Two in England. In his debut season at Notts County, McGregor made a significant impact with 37 first-team appearances and twelve goals in league matches. Following the completion of his loan in July 2014, McGregor returned to Celtic, resuming his consistent performance as evident in subsequent seasons.
McGregor's participation extended beyond league matches as he participated in multiple prestigious events. He played in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, where he scored a goal in four starts. In the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, McGregor was part of two starts. He also had two starts in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, along with ten starts in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic.
