Viljami Sinisalo is a man known to the Celtic faithful as their guardian between the posts. Born in Finland on 11 October 2001, the towering goalie, measuring 6ft 5in (1.96m) and tipping the scales at 13st 9lb (87kg), currently dons the number 12 jersey for the Parkhead side.
Despite his relative youth, Sinisalo has already had the honour of representing his homeland, having been called up to the Finland national team. His performances in the green and white have seen his market value estimated at around £510k, according to Transfermarkt. With his Celtic contract not expiring until 30 June 2029, fans can rest easy knowing their goal is in reliable hands for the foreseeable future.
Sinisalo cut his teeth in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa as a trainee back in July 2018. Since then, the Finnish keeper has been on a bit of a tour around British football. In September 2020, he moved on loan to Scottish Championship side Ayr United for a year, before moving back to Villa Park in June 2021.
However, Sinisalo was soon on the move again, this time to Burton Albion in England's League One, also on loan. His time with the Brewers was brief, logging only four appearances in the first team during the 2022-23 season. He returned to Aston Villa in December 2022.
Not long after, he was back out on loan, this time at Exeter City in League One. Having completed his stint, he once again returned to Aston Villa in June 2024. A month later, he signed for Celtic - a move that has delighted the Celtic Park crowds.
