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Benjamin Nygren

CelticSE SwedenAge 25#8

Benjamin Nygren (Sweden) is a 25-year-old forward who plays for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. In the 2026/27 season Benjamin Nygren has played 16 matches (12 in the starting line-up, 967 minutes), scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists. That puts the player #1 in the Scottish Premiership goal charts.

16Matches
8Goals
4Assists
967Minutes

Season 2026/27 stats

#1 for goals in Scottish Premiership#3 for assists in Scottish Premiership
16Matches
12Starts
967Minutes
8Goals
4Assists
1.12Goals + assists per 90
29Shots
13Shots on target
30Chances created
521Passes
86.6%Pass accuracy
12Tackles
13Fouls won
13Fouls committed
0Yellow cards
0Red cards

Statistics cover matches recorded by SportAPI since 1 July 2026. Last match: 18 Oct 2026.

Match log

DateMatchMinGAShots
18 Oct 2026Celtic7 – 1HeartsScottish Premiership90205View
15 Oct 2026Benfica4 – 1CelticUEFA Europa League33*000View
11 Oct 2026Motherwell0 – 2CelticScottish Premiership78101View
28 Sept 2026Sweden3 – 1PolandUEFA Nations League80101View
25 Sept 2026Sweden2 – 1RomaniaUEFA Nations League14*000View
20 Sept 2026Celtic0 – 1RangersScottish Premiership63000View
17 Sept 2026Celtic1 – 3FerencvárosUEFA Europa League33*003View
9 Sept 2026St. Johnstone0 – 1CelticScottish Premiership23*001View
5 Sept 2026St. Mirren1 – 2CelticScottish Premiership90010View
2 Sept 2026Celtic3 – 0AberdeenScottish Premiership63112View
29 Aug 2026Celtic2 – 1FalkirkScottish Premiership90008View
25 Aug 2026LASK5 – 1CelticUEFA Champions League63000View
19 Aug 2026Celtic3 – 0LASKUEFA Champions League90112View
15 Aug 2026Dundee United0 – 4CelticScottish League Cup0000View
9 Aug 2026Kilmarnock1 – 5CelticScottish Premiership74113View
3 Aug 2026Celtic1 – 0DundeeScottish Premiership83103View
30 Jun 2026France3 – 0SwedenFIFA World Cup8*000View
25 Jun 2026Japan1 – 1SwedenFIFA World Cup2*000View
20 Jun 2026Netherlands5 – 1SwedenFIFA World Cup56001View
15 Jun 2026Sweden5 – 1TunisiaFIFA World Cup65000View
4 Jun 2026Sweden2 – 2GreeceInternationals64002View
1 Jun 2026Norway3 – 1SwedenInternationals0*000View
23 May 2026Celtic3 – 1Dunfermline AthleticScottish Cup75011View
16 May 2026Celtic3 – 1HeartsScottish Premiership89003View
13 May 2026Motherwell2 – 3CelticScottish Premiership70102View
10 May 2026Celtic3 – 1RangersScottish Premiership76002View
3 May 2026Hibernian1 – 2CelticScottish Premiership77007View
25 Apr 2026Celtic3 – 1FalkirkScottish Premiership90002View
19 Apr 2026Celtic6 – 2St. MirrenScottish Cup120103View
11 Apr 2026Celtic1 – 0St. MirrenScottish Premiership62001View
5 Apr 2026Dundee1 – 2CelticScottish Premiership90012View
31 Mar 2026Sweden3 – 2PolandFIFA World Cup Qualifying - European81010View
26 Mar 2026Ukraine1 – 3SwedenFIFA World Cup Qualifying - European90010View
22 Mar 2026Dundee United2 – 0CelticScottish Premiership75000View
14 Mar 2026Celtic3 – 1MotherwellScottish Premiership62002View
8 Mar 2026Rangers0 – 0CelticScottish Cup102000View
4 Mar 2026Aberdeen1 – 2CelticScottish Premiership29*101View
1 Mar 2026Rangers2 – 2CelticScottish Premiership85013View
26 Feb 2026Stuttgart0 – 1CelticUEFA Europa League22*000View
22 Feb 2026Celtic1 – 2HibernianScottish Premiership90106View

* Came on as a substitute. Last 40 recorded matches.

Recorded career totals

89Matches
5,129Minutes
30Goals
13Assists
151Shots
2,264Passes

Totals of all matches in the SportAPI database, not the full professional career.

Celtic

Next matchCeltic vs Celta Vigo22 Oct 2026 · UEFA Europa League

Teammates

#1Viljami SinisaloGoalkeeper#2Alistair JohnstonDefender#3Jordan LotombaDefender#5Liam ScalesDefender#6Auston TrustyDefender#7JotaForward#9Kasper HøghForward#11Camilo DuránForward#12Landon EmenaloDefender#13Yang Hyun-JunForward#14Luke McCowanMidfielder#17Sebastian TounektiForward#18Oliver SørensenMidfielder#19Callum OsmandForward#20Cameron Carter-VickersDefender#21Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainMidfielder#22Mika BaurMidfielder#23Haissem HassanForward#26Sam JohnstoneGoalkeeper#29Shim MheukaForward#31Ross DoohanGoalkeeper#35Joel Van Den BergMidfielder#42Callum McGregorMidfielder#47Dane MurrayDefender

Benjamin Nygren: quick answers

Which team does Benjamin Nygren play for?

Benjamin Nygren plays for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.

How many goals has Benjamin Nygren scored this season?

Benjamin Nygren has scored 8 goals and made 4 assists in 16 matches in the 2026/27 season (matches recorded since 1 July 2026).

How many minutes has Benjamin Nygren played?

Benjamin Nygren has played 967 minutes in 16 matches, starting 12.

How old is Benjamin Nygren?

Benjamin Nygren is 25 years old and has Sweden nationality.

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