Callum McGregor, born on 14 June 1993 in Scotland, serves as a central defensive midfielder for Celtic, donning the number 42 jersey. His statute stands at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and he weighs 11st 9lb (74kg).
As of now, his current market value hovers around £4.3m, as per Transfermarkt.
McGregor's journey with Celtic began in July 2013, upon his transfer from Notts County. From the beginning, he demonstrated aptitude and diligence, swiftly adapting to the Premiership's tempo. This was shown in his debut season when he appeared 18 times, netting the ball twice. He continued to be a formidable presence on Celtic's midfielder line, maintaining a steady number of appearances and goals across consecutive seasons.
In the 2015-2016 season, Callum played in 27 games, managing to score four times. McGregor was a consistent performer for Celtic in the following season, making 31 first team appearances and scoring six goals. His scoring prowess showed no signs of abating as he netted seven times in the 2017-2018 season with 36 appearances, and three goals from 35 matches for 2018-2019 season. His best scoring season yet was 2019-2020, where he managed to find the back of the net nine times from his 30 games.
Seasons 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 saw McGregor maintain his consistency, scoring three and two goals respectively. His next seasons (2022-2023 to 2024-2025) were no exception as he stayed in good form, scoring regularly and making substantial appearances. McGregor made a good start to the current season (2025-2026), scoring two goals in his first 13 games.
In August 2013, an opportunity arose for McGregor to demonstrate his abilities away from Scotland as he was loaned to Notts County in the English League Two. His stint was successful and he managed to score 12 goals in 37 appearances. After his loan ended in July 2014, Callum returned to Celtic to continue his remarkable professional journey with the club.
Throughout his career, McGregor has had the opportunity to represent Celtic in various competitions outside of league play. Notably, he participated in the Champions League 2023-2024 season with six starts, netted a goal in the League Cup 2025-2026 from his three starts. His performances in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 with two starts and the Europa League 2025-2026 with five starts further solidify his vital role in Celtic's midfield.
