Born in England on the last day of 1997, Cameron Carter-Vickers today presents a commanding figure in the heart of Celtic's defence. With a physical stature of 1.84m (6ft) and a considerable presence of 92kg (14 st 6lb), the New Year-born centre-half has made a notable impact on the Olde Firm side having been with the club since 2021. An established member of the team, Carter-Vickers dons the number 20 jersey with faithfulness and has represented his birth country, the United States, at national level.
As per Transfermarkt, his monetary value in the widely competitive and often exorbitant football market is estimated to be around £12m: Transfermarkt. Given his contract with Celtic is due to linger till the late spring of 2029, Carter-Vickers has emerged as a mainstay of value both on and off the field for the Glasgow side.
The seeds of Carter-Vickers' football journey were sown in 2009, when as a promising trainee he joined Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. Following an array of loan spells to gain valuable match experience throughout England, including stints at Sheffield United, Ipswich Town, Swansea City, Stoke City, Luton Town, and Bournemouth, he finally found his football home in Scotland.
In 2021, he transferred on loan from the English Premier League's illustrious Tottenham Hotspur to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. His initial year was indeed a remarkable one with 33 first team appearances and four goals in league matches. It seemed evident that Celtic had found in him a reliable defender and he was eventually transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Celtic for a fee of around £6m in 2022.
Through the following seasons from 2022 to 2025, Carter-Vickers continued to feature regularly in Celtic's first team, showing consistent performances. In addition to the Scottish Premiership, he also represented Celtic in the Champions League and domestic cups, scoring a commendable total of five goals since the 2021 season.
His performance and commitment in the Celtic green-and-white are all the more admirable considering his involvement on the international stage. He was called up to represent the United States in the Copa America 2024, increasing his reputation as a diligent footballer at both club and international level.
