Benjamin Nygren arrived at Celtic last summer for a reported £1.3m fee, a figure that already looked modest for a Sweden international entering his prime years.
What makes the deal even more impressive is how quickly perceptions of the attacking midfielder’s value have changed since then.
- Six months ago, Nygren was valued at around €14m.
- That was already significantly higher than the fee Celtic paid.
- His stock has continued to rise following a strong first season at Parkhead.
Supporters have already seen Nygren’s quality on the pitch, but the latest valuation shows his impact is being recognised far beyond Scottish football.
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Celtic’s Benjamin Nygren bargain is becoming impossible to ignore
Nygren’s performances have helped establish him as an important player for Martin O’Neill, while also attracting growing recognition from football analysts.
The most eye-catching assessment comes from the CIES Football Observatory valuation model, which now estimates the Celtic midfielder’s transfer value at €18m.
That figure places him comfortably above the reported £1.3m Celtic paid to sign him, underlining just how shrewd the move looks less than a year later.
While no valuation model can be exact, the latest figure highlights just how dramatically Nygren’s stock has risen since arriving at Parkhead.
Benjamin Nygren is proving Celtic right
When Brendan Rodgers welcomed Nygren to Celtic, he described him as an exciting player capable of strengthening the club’s attacking options.
His performances since arriving have only strengthened that belief. More importantly, the latest valuation points to the success of the recruitment decision itself.
Celtic secured a talented player on a long-term contract and, according to independent analysis, now possess an asset worth many times their original investment.
Whether Nygren remains at Celtic for years to come or attracts future interest, the numbers already point to one conclusion. A £1.3m signing now valued at €18m looks like outstanding business.
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