Callum McGregor, born on 14 June 1993 in Scotland, is a highly regarded midfielder currently playing for Celtic. Cutting a commanding figure on the field at 1.78m (5ft 10in) tall and weighing in at 74kg (11st 9lb), he is easily identifiable by his number 42 jersey. He has predominantly made his mark as a solid central defensive midfielder.
McGregor's current market value stands at approximately £2.5m according to reputable source Transfermarkt.
In July 2013, Celtic were fortunate to acquire McGregor for the Scottish Premiership. Wearing Celtic colours, he quickly established his worth. McGregor went on to make 18 first team appearances in his first season (2014 - 2015), netting the ball twice in league matches. His persistent performances saw him making 27 appearances and scoring four goals in the following season (2015 - 2016).
The 2016 - 2017 season witnessed McGregor's continued devotion to Celtic with 31 first team appearances and six goals. He played in 36 matches and scored seven goals in the next season, proving his indispensable presence in the team. This trend continued in the next seasons until now, with McGregor continuously contributing in terms of appearances and goals.
It's worth harking back to August 2013 when McGregor temporarily transferred from Celtic to Notts County in England's League Two. Here, in his inaugural season (2013 - 2014), he made an impressive 37 appearances scoring 12 goals. On completion of his loan, McGregor returned to Celtic in July 2014, where he further developed his skills and contributed greatly to the team's successes.
McGregor's commitment to Celtic is evident not just in league matches. In the League Cup (2025 - 2026), he bagged a goal in four starts. The recent Scottish Cup (2025 - 2026) tallied two starts, with McGregor included in the playing eleven. In the Champions League Qualifiers (2025 - 2026) and Europa League (2025 - 2026), he chalked up two and ten starts respectively.
In summary, Callum McGregor's tireless commitment to Celtic, coupled with his ongoing positive contribution, continues to make him a fan favourite and an integral part of the team.
