Benjamin Nygren, born in Sweden on 8 July 2001 (now aged 24), is an attacking midfielder for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 6ft (1.84m) tall and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), Nygren dons the number 8 jersey. He is a well-rounded player, having not only played for Celtic but also represented the national team of his home country, Sweden.
According to Transfermarkt, Nygren's current market value sits at a respectable £8.50m.
Nygren began his career in January 2017 as a trainee with IFK Gothenburg in the Swedish Allsvenskan. His first season in 2018 saw him make three first team appearances and score two goals. The subsequent season saw an increase in his playing time, resulting in four goals from twelve appearances.
In July 2019, Nygren made a significant move to Genk in the Belgian Pro League for a sum of approximately £3.4m. His time there was somewhat limited, with only five first team appearances across two seasons.
His career took a turn in October 2020 when he was loaned to Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie. He played regularly, clocking up to 45 appearances across two seasons.
His career trajectory took him to FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark in January 2022. The £540k transfer fee was money well spent for the Danish sides as he made 87 appearances and scored a total of 25 goals across his four seasons with the club.
It was in July 2025 when Nygren's career led him to the Celtic Football Club, with a transfer sum of roughly £1.5m. So far in his current 2025-2026 season at Celtic, he has proven his worth by scoring 15 goals in 31 league appearances.
His involvement has not been limited to the domestic league - he has also performed admirably in various cup and international competitions. He has played in the Scottish League and Cup for Celtic and participated in the European World Cup Qualifiers for Sweden. Additionally, he appeared for Celtic in the Champions League Qualifiers and the Europa League, where he significantly contributed to the team's success with multiple goals.
Benjamin Nygren's career is a testament to work ethic, skill, and determination. Despite the many twists and turns, he has consistently risen to the occasion, whether for his clubs or country.
