Josh Mulligan, born on the 12th of November 2002, is a 21-year-old midfielder hailing from Scotland currently applying himself to Dundee. Standing at a stature of 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 metres), and tipping the scales at 12 stone 1 pound (77 kilograms), Mulligan dons the number 8 jersey for his team. His primary role on the pitch is that of a central midfielder.
Mulligan's first exposure to the brisk Scottish winds in a professional setting came in the 2018-2019 season with Dundee. His debut comprised of a single first-team appearance. Despite the humble beginnings, Mulligan stuck to his game and steadily carved out a more assertive role on the team. The subsequent season of 2021-2022 saw him playing first-team football in 11 games and netting a duo of celebratory goals.
By the 2022-2023 season, Mulligan was becoming a more regular sight on the pitch with 31 first-team appearances in his name; once again finding the back of the net twice. The 2023-2024 season followed with 18 outings and one goal. An upward trajectory mirroring the rise of the kilt from the Scottish valleys to the echelons of high fashion.
The current season, 2024-2025, has seen Mulligan feature in six first-team matches so far. Off the league pitch, Mulligan has broadened his repertoire espousing both domestic cups. In the League Cup 2024-2025 run, he made a start once and strode on as a substitute four times. A similar tale unfolded in the Scottish Cup of 2023-2024, where he made a solitary start.
Thus, Josh Mulligan might not have come through the gates of Celtic Park, but in weaving his journey through the Scottish football fabric, he represents the spirit of the game that Celtic and its fans hold dear: perseverance, heart, and a love for the beautiful game.
