Benjamin Nygren, born on the 8th of July, 2001 in Sweden is a forward who has established himself playing primarily as a right winger for Celtic. Now at the age of 24, this accomplished Swedish footballer stands at an impressive 6ft (approx. 1.84m) and holds a sturdy weight of 12 stone and 1 pound (roughly 77kg). Nygren, in his Celtic number 8 jersey, also has the prestige of representing his homeland in the Swedish national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Nygren's current market valuation is pegged at around £5m, a testament to his skill and professional reputation. His footballing journey began in January 2017 when he joined IFK Gothenburg in the Allsvenskan as a trainee. He quickly excelled, earning 15 first-team appearances and striking six goals during his time with the Swedish club.
In July 2019, he switched Scandinavian shores by transferring to the Belgian Pro League with Genk for a transaction worth roughly £3.4m. However, over two seasons, Nygren's opportunities were limited at Genk, totalling only five first-team appearances and scoring a single goal. In an effort to seek more playing time, he spent a fruitful loan period in the Netherlands with Heerenveen where across two seasons, he made 45 first-team appearances and scored four goals.
His Dutch adventure was followed by a return to Scandinavia, though this time to Denmark, transferring from Genk to FC Nordsjaelland for around £540,000 in January 2022. Nygren found his form with the Danish club, notching up 87 first team appearances over four seasons and netting 25 goals during his tenure.
His noteworthy performances in Denmark certainly drew attention, resulting in a transfer to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in July 2025, for a fee of approximately £1.5m. Nygren has hit the ground running at Celtic, already managing to score in his first two appearances for the club. His Celtic journey after two seasons has allowed him to add domestic and European competitions to his resume, including the League Cup and Champions League Qualifiers.
As we consider his time at Celtic, it is clear that Nygren has certainly made his mark. His ability combined with the potential for growth brims with promise, making him a worthwhile addition to the Celtic squad. As we look to future seasons, the anticipation of watching this Swedish forward's career unfold at Celtic Park is, undoubtedly, an exciting prospect.
