Callum McGregor is a juggernaut of Scottish football, born on June 14, 1993. At the ripe age of 31, the tough-as-nails midfielder has etched his name into the annals of Celtic Football Club, primarily operating from the depths of the central defensive midfield position. McGregor, an intimidating figure standing at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighing in at a robust 11st 9lb (74kg), commands respect in the number 42 jersey.
As evidence of McGregor's calibre, his current market value orbits around £6.5m, according to Transfermarkt. Further accentuating his importance to Celtic, the stalwart's contract remains active for another 3 years and 4 months, due to expire only by 31st May 2028.
McGregor's journey with Celtic started as far back as July 2013, marking the beginning of an esteemed career in the Scottish Premiership. His tenure is highlighted by consistent performances across multiple seasons. From the 2014 - 2015 season to the current 2024 - 2025 timeline, the native Scot made countless contributions to Celtic's tally, registering numerous goals alongside regular first-team appearances.
In a surprising turn in August 2013, McGregor embarked on a loan spell journey to Notts County, representing the League Two side in England. Despite being a deviation from his Celtic saga, McGregor performed admirably, with 12 goals in 37 league appearances for his loan season 2013 - 2014 at Notts County.
Upon culmination of his loan, McGregor returned to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in July 2014 and reinstated his reliable performances for the Glaswegian club. McGregor consistently clocked up goals and first-team appearances, cementing his status as a crucial asset to the team over multiple seasons.
In addition to his domestic contributions, McGregor extended his performances onto international duty, appearing in the Champions League 2023 – 2024 for Celtic and making six starts. Subsequently, in the 2024 - 2025 Scottish Cup, he further showcased his potential, scoring a goal over two starts. Finally, the Champions League 2024 - 2025 saw McGregor return with ten starts under his belt for Celtic.
