Callum McGregor has been compared to Germany legend Philipp Lahm by his manager in recent days, and although he isn’t quite at that level, he has been performing well for us this season.
Although others like Tom Rogic, Scott Brown and Moussa Dembele have had a lot of the plaudits recently, many fans feel the 24 year old’s contributions shouldn’t be overlooked.
Here are some of the responses on Twitter:
Been class this year, unsung hero
— David (@davelav5) April 19, 2018
The other ones weren't bad either Calum you will be a legend HH
— John Paul (@jpbruen) April 19, 2018
🙌💚
— v_MAR 🦄 (@MissMinskys) April 19, 2018
Callum, you are a joy to watch. 😊
— Stef1888 (@stef18881) April 19, 2018
love that guy @callummcgregor8 – you are my favourite McGregor! 🍀⚽️🍾
— Stephen Greenwell (@stephengreenwel) April 19, 2018
Phillipp Lahm has posters of CalMac on his room wall
— Wolfe Of Parkhead 🍀🏴 (@ParkheadWolfe) April 19, 2018
Calahm mcgregor HH
— kieran byrnes (@kbyrnes95) April 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/melbourne88/status/986951219594833920
https://twitter.com/jacksonure03/status/986681725257486341
Why as Celtic fans do we keep making shite goal compilation videos with heavy weird songs over the top? Here comes the hunskelper and The notorious Callum McGregor is too far man hahaha just stop!
— John Tempany (@jtemps93) April 18, 2018
Verdict:
Callum is the ultimate utility player if you go by the positions he has played for us this season. According to Transfermarkt, the Scottish international has played 19 times as an attacking midfielder, seven times in central midfield, four times in left midfield, three times as a left back, two times as a right midfielder, once as a holding midfield player and once as a secondary striker.
He hasn’t just proved useful for the team due to his flexibility, he has provided important goals as well with ten in all competitions this season, as well as eight assists.