Benjamin Nygren is a laudable Swedish forward born on 8 July 2001 and is known predominantly for his effective role as a right winger for Celtic. Standing at 6ft (1.84m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), he's an imposing figure on the field. This strong and steely number 8 has also adorned the yellow and blue of the Sweden national team.
The dynamism and drive he showcases on the pitch have resulted in a considerable market value of around £5m (€6.00m), as stated on Transfermarkt.
Nygren's football journey initiated with his traineeship at IFK Gothenburg, in the Allsvenskan in Sweden, from January 2017. His debut season in 2018 was noteworthy, as he made three team appearances and scored two goals. His performance the following season in 2019 was equally impressive with four league match goals over the course of 12 appearances.
In July of that same year, Nygren transferred to Genk in the Belgian Pro League for a cool sum of approximately £3.4m. Over two seasons — 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 — however, he had a stop-start stint, racking up just five appearances and one goal.
His career took a turn in October 2020 when he was loaned to Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie. He relished this opportunity, making 45 appearances over two seasons and netting four goals.
Nygren's next move was in January 2022 to FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga. His stint here cost the Danes around £540k but it proved a wise investment with Nygren finding the back of the net 25 times in 87 appearances across four seasons.
Finally, in July 2025, Celtic fans welcomed Nygren to the squad as he made the journey to the Scottish Premiership for a fee hovering around the £1.5m mark. As he steps out onto the hallowed field in the green and white for the current 2025-2026 season, his performance has been promising – he has made five appearances for the side, scoring three goals. He has also made appearances in the 2025-2026 League Cup for Celtic, the 2024-2026 World Cup Qualifiers for Sweden, and the 2025-2026 Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic.
This robust and motivated player, Benjamin Nygren, brings his wealth of experience and significant skill set to the table, buoying Celtic's attack. His contributions and the hoped-for success of his partnership with Celtic will be keenly watched by fans and fellow players alike.
