Cameron Carter-Vickers, born on the last day of 1997 in green landscapes of England, is well known for both his defensive prowess on the football pitch and his impressive physical stature. At 6ft tall (1.84m) and weighing in at 14 stone 6 lb (92 Kg), Carter-Vickers brings a physical presence that has served him well in a central defender role for Celtic, where he sports the number 20 jersey. In addition to his club duties, Carter-Vickers has also brought his distinctive defensive style to the United States national team.
As it stands today, Carter-Vickers' market value is recorded at around £12m, as noted by Transfermarkt. His tenure with Celtic is provisionally set to continue until 31 May 2029, a four-year and two-month period from now.
In terms of his career trajectory, Carter-Vickers started his senior football journey at Tottenham Hotspur as a trainee in 2009. From there, the following years saw him journey through England, making loan appearances at Sheffield United, Ipswich Town, Swansea City, Stoke City, Luton Town, and Bournemouth.
Notably, it was at Celtic where Carter-Vickers really came into his own. Initially joining the club on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021, he made an immediate impact with 33 first team appearances and netting four goals in his debut season. His success led to a permanent transfer from Tottenham to Celtic in July 2022 for a fee of around £6m. Soon after, he became a key figure in imparting Celtic's defensive strategies, where he continued to rack up appearances and occasional goals over the subsequent seasons that also saw him made his mark in the Champions League, Scottish Cup, and League Cup.
Beyond Celtic, Carter-Vickers also made a single appearance as a substitute for the United States in the Copa America 2024. His consistently strong performances across the board and steady growth as both a devoted player and a central defender have contributed to his ongoing position of prominence on the footballing stage.
