Callum McGregor, born in Glasgow on 14 June 1993 (age 33), is Celtic’s current captain and one of the club’s major modern figures. A Scottish midfielder most often used in a deep central role, he is closely tied to the club by background, longevity and influence.
His senior development was sharpened during a spell at Notts County in 2013-14. He scored on debut there and finished that league season with 12 goals in 37 appearances, a return that hinted at the timing and composure he would later bring back to Celtic. An early hat-trick had already suggested there was more to his game than neat possession.
McGregor returned to Celtic in July 2014 from Notts County and made his mark quickly. He scored on his first-team debut, featured in European qualifying ties during his breakthrough period, and earned a long-term contract early in his senior career. Across 13 seasons with Celtic, he has made 393 league appearances and scored 52 league goals. For a player whose best work is often done from deeper areas, that is a serious contribution.
His Celtic career has also been heavy with medals rather than merely appearances. McGregor has won 12 Premiership titles, seven League Cups and five Scottish Cups with the club, while growing from academy product into captain. That progression matters: he has not just stayed around, he has carried responsibility in a side where the standards do not tend to soften for familiar faces.
He remains part of the current Celtic side. In 2026-27, he has made 18 appearances across all competitions, including eight in the league, and has scored in Champions League qualifying. His current market value is around £1.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
McGregor’s career is overwhelmingly a Celtic one: Glasgow-born, long-serving, decorated, and still central to the team’s structure. He has become a captain by accumulation as much as appointment, through seasons of steady influence rather than noise.
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