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 Β£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 Β£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.
