Carl Starfelt, born on the 1st of June 1995 in Sweden, has developed into a firm staple in the world of football, particularly holding firm in his position as a central defender. Currently plying his trade for Celta Vigo in Spain, the 30-year-old stands at a sturdy 6ft (1.85m) and boasts a weight of 12st 8lbs (80kg). His skills on the field don the jersey number 2 and have not gone unnoticed by the national team of Sweden.
Starfelt's market value is approximately €5.00m (£4m), according to Transfermarkt.
The Swede began his professional career in January 2014 with IF Brommapojkarna in the Allsvenskan, Sweden's top-flight. His first stint with the club saw him feature in 20 league matches, followed by 16 appearances in the 2015 season, and 15 outings in 2017 which included a rare goal for the defender.
Starfelt's performances earned him a move to fellow Allsvenskan side IFK Gothenburg in January 2018. Over the course of two seasons, he featured regularly for the Blues, racking up 44 appearances and finding the back of the net once.
He switched alliances again in July 2019, heading across the border to join Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League for a fee of around £900k. His stint in Russia consisted of 39 matches and three goals over two seasons.
In July 2021 Starfelt took an influential step in his career, joining the ranks of Celtic FC in Scotland for a reported fee of approximately £4m. His time at Celtic was eventful with the sturdy defender becoming a familiar face on the team sheet over three seasons. In his first season (2021-2022), Starfelt had 34 league appearances. His game time remained consistent the following season with 28 appearances and three goals. His final season at Celtic was cut short, managing just one appearance before sealing a move to Celta Vigo in Spain.
Starfelt's tenure at Celtic culminated in August 2023 with a transfer to the Celta Vigo. Specifics of the transfer fee remain undisclosed. However, his performance in Spain has been solid, boasting 73 appearances and two goals across different seasons. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Starfelt has already featured in 18 league matches.
Apart from domestic league duties, the Swedish international has had stints in major competitions. He participated in the Copa del Rey 2025-2026 for Celta Vigo with a single appearance as a substitute. Other notable mentions include his due diligence in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026 for Sweden and Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celta Vigo, scoring one goal in nine starts and with a single appearance as a substitute.
