Callum McGregor, born on 14 June 1993 in Scotland, presently finds himself in his 32nd year of life. He primarily serves as a central defensive midfielder for Celtic where he proudly compels his number 42 jersey on to the pitch. Scaled at a height and weight of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) and 11st 9lb (74kg) respectively, he brings a commendable physicality to the heart of Celtic's midfield.
According to Transfermarkt, McGregor is currently valued at around £3.9m. It's a sum that reflects his experience and his contributions as a Celtic player.
Originally joining Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2013, McGregor's tenure with the Bhoys has been punctuated by consistent first-team appearances and a respectable record of goals from midfield. In his first season (2014-2015) at Celtic, he made 18 first team appearances and hit the back of the net twice. This trend of unceasing devotion to the club continued in subsequent years.
McGregor spent a year on loan at Notts County in England's League Two, where he made 37 first team appearances and impressively scored 12 goals in his debut season. He then returned to Celtic in July 2014. Resuming his services in the Scottish Premiership, McGregor demonstrated his growing reliability and increasing involvement in Celtic's matches, with the number of first team appearances steadily rising from 18 in season 2014 - 2015 to 37 in seasons of 2020 - 2021 and beyond.
His goal tally peaked in the 2019 - 2020 season with nine goals and a decade since his debut, in the current season (2025 - 2026), he has duly found the net twice from 29 matches at the time of writing.
Let it also be noted that McGregor's input is not limited to the Premiership. He has made his mark in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 with one goal in four starts and taken part in Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 with two starts. Internationally, he has represented his club in both Champions League Qualifiers and the Europa League in the 2025 - 2026 season.
In conclusion, McGregor engenders a footballer who is not just capable but dependable, and one who continues to hold significant sway in the Celtic squad - a testament to his consistent performances over a long stretch of time.
