Every Swedish player to represent Celtic as Benjamin Nygren hopes to follow in Henrik Larsson’s footsteps

Celtic are set to add another Swedish player to their ranks with Benjamin Nygren set to be confirmed.

It’s expected that Nygren will be announced on July 1, making him the 11th player from Sweden to represent the Hoops.

Over the years, the club has had some incredible talents from the Scandinavian country, most notably Henrik Larsson.

Nygren will be hoping to follow in his footsteps and enjoy a successful career at Celtic Park but as he prepares to embark on a new journey, let’s take a look at the other Swedes to have played for the Bhoys.

Photo by David Balogh/Getty ImagesEvery Swedish player to play for Celtic 10) Viktor Noring

Position: Goalkeeper Signed from: Trelleborgs Date joined: January 2013 Date left: May 2013 Appearances: 0 Goals 0

9) Freddie Ljungberg

Position: Midfielder Signed from: Chicago Fire Date joined: January 2011 Date left: August 2011 Appearances: 8 Goals 0

8) Gustaf Lagerbielke

Position: Defender Signed from: Elfsborg Date joined: August 2023 Date left: N/A Appearances: 10 Goals 1

7) John Guidetti

Position: Forward Signed from: Manchester City (loan) Date joined: September 2014 Date left: May 2015 Appearances: 35 Goals 15

6) Magnus Hedman

Position: Goalkeeper Signed from: Coventry City Date joined: August 2002 Date left: January 2004 Appearances: 37 Goals 0

5) Daniel Majstorovic

Position: Defender Signed from: AEK Athens Date joined: August 2010 Date left: July 2012 Appearances: 66 Goals 2

4) Carl Starfelt

Position: Defender Signed from: Rubin Kazan Date joined: July 2021 Date left: August 2023 Appearances: 87 Goals 3

3) Johan Mjallby

Position: Defender Signed from: AIK Date joined: July 1998 Date left: July 2004 Appearances: 184 Goals 13

2) Mikael Lustig Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Position: Defender Signed from: Rosenborg Date joined: January 2012 Date left: July 2019 Appearances: 276 Goals 21

1) Henrik LarssonPhoto credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images

Position: Forward Signed from: Feyenoord Date joined: July 1997 Date left: July 2004 Appearances: 292 Goals 224