Benjamin Nygren, a spry 24-year-old footballer hailing from Sweden, is currently a central midfield dynamo for none other than Celtic. With a height of 6ft (1.84m), and weighing at 12st 1lb (77kg), he firmly holds the number 8 position not only on the field, but also in the eyes of the fans. His skills are not contained solely to our beloved Celtic, as he has had the honour of representing the national team of his homeland, Sweden.
According to Transfermarkt, the lad's current market value is approximately £5.5m, truly reflecting his talent and value in the world of football.
Nygren embarked on his footballing journey in January 2017 when he joined IFK Gothenburg in the Allsvenskan league in Sweden as a fresh-faced trainee. He left a lasting mark in his debut season in 2018 as he showcased his knack for finding the back of the net with 2 goals in 3 first team appearances. With the passing of his first season, his prowess grew, with the lad scoring 4 goals in 12 first team appearances in 2019.
In the summer of 2019, Nygren bid farewell to IFK Gothenburg, transferring to Genk in the Pro League in Belgium for no small fee; a tidy sum of £3.4m was agreed upon. However, he struggled to secure consistent starting time on the pitch, making only 5 first team appearances across two seasons. Then, with the colours of autumn in 2020, he shifted gears to Heerenveen in the Eredivisie in the Netherlands on a loan spell. Nygren began to regain his stride there, making 45 first team appearances over two seasons.
Switching sides once again, this time in January 2022, Nygren transferred from Genk in Belgium to FC Nordsjaelland in the Superliga in Denmark for a fee of around £540k. He enjoyed a vibrant spell at FC Nordsjaelland, with a grand total of 87 first team appearances and 25 goals across four seasons.
In a turn of fate that brought joy to the hearts of Celtic supporters, in July 2025, Nygren traded the Superliga in Denmark for the Premiership in Scotland, finally donning the proud green and white colours of Celtic. His fee? A modest but fair £1.5m. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, he has already clocked up 17 first team appearances and found the back of the net 6 times.
The lad has not limited his talents to the green pastures of domestic league, participating in the 2025 - 2026 League Cup for Celtic, the 2024 - 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for Sweden, the 2025 - 2026 Champions League Qualifiers, and the 2025 - 2026 Europa League. An industrious player, indeed.
Benjamin Nygren, a youthful talent on a riveting journey, a talent we are blessed to have at Celtic. Here's to many more successful seasons.
