Viljami Sinisalo

Viljami Sinisalo has been used as Celtic’s league goalkeeper in 2025-26, with 12 Premiership appearances and 12 starts. The absence of substitute appearances underlines that his minutes have come as a selected starter rather than as a late-game option, while his clean disciplinary record – no yellow or red cards – points to a low-risk profile in a position where decision-making matters.

Sinisalo’s rating data is steady rather than spectacular, with a season average of 6.63. His highest mark of 7.36 and lowest of 6.16 show a relatively contained range, suggesting a goalkeeper whose performances have generally stayed within a narrow band rather than swinging sharply from week to week.

Sinisalo’s career path has been shaped by Aston Villa ownership and loan development before the move to Celtic. He has been attached to five clubs in the supplied record – Aston Villa, Ayr United, Burton Albion, Exeter City and Celtic – with the pattern showing a goalkeeper who built senior exposure away from his parent club before taking a more permanent step into a bigger first-team environment.

The transfer history suggests a controlled progression rather than frequent permanent movement. Sinisalo had loans at Ayr United, Burton Albion and Exeter City while under Aston Villa, then joined Celtic on 16 July 2024 for a 1,000,000 fee. That move changed the profile of his career from development loans to a permanent role at a club with higher domestic expectations.