Benjamin Nygren
SwedenPlayer traits
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Benjamin Nygren 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Benjamin Nygren has appeared in 38 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,542 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 38 | 2,542 | 16 | 5 | 60 | 35 | 7.17 |
 Europa League | 10 | 617 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6.95 |
 Champions League | 2 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.71 |
| Total | 50 | 3,356 | 20 | 6 | 71 | 48 | 7.11 |
Premiership
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 16 | 0.60 | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 21 | 0.74 | 96 |
| Shots | 92 | 3.30 | 97 |
| Shots on target | 38 | 1.30 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.42 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.28 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 26 | 0.92 | 91 |
| Shots blocked | 28 | 0.99 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 5 | 0.18 | 95 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 60 | 2.10 | 97 |
| Chances created | 45 | 1.59 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.28 | 72 |
Benjamin Nygren has taken 92 shots with 38 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 16 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Benjamin Nygren has 5 assists and 60 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1268 | 44.90 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 1049 | 37.10 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 0.99 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 71 |
| Accurate crosses | 28 | 0.99 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 385 | 13.63 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 113 | 4.00 | 28 |
Benjamin Nygren has completed 1049 of 1268 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 28 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 0.92 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 55 | 1.95 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 129 | 4.57 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 1.03 | 49 |
| Touches | 1796 | 63.60 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 387 | 13.70 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.60 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 43 | 1.52 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 27 | 0.96 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 38 | 1.35 | 60 |
Benjamin Nygren completes 26 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 129 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 1.24 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.71 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.57 | 22 |
| Clearances | 19 | 0.67 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 116 | 4.11 | 33 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Benjamin Nygren makes 35 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.24 | 43 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.14 | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 8.75 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 78 | 2.76 | 51 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Benjamin Nygren has committed 35 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.8 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly attacking midfielder (11 appearances), also at right central midfielder (6) and right attacking midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Celtic squad
Jota
27 yrs#7
M. Balikwisha
25 yrs#10
C. Durán
24 yrs#11
H. Yang
24 yrs#13C. Osmand
20 yrs#19
S. Tounekti
24 yrs#23
D. Maeda
28 yrs#38
J. Forrest
35 yrs#49
J. Kenny
23 yrs
B. Nygren
25 yrs#8
L. McCowan28 yrs#14
A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
32 yrs#21
A. Engels22 yrs#27
P. Bernardo24 yrs#28
R. Hatate28 yrs#41
C. McGregor33 yrs#42
27 yrs
27 yrs
24 yrs
Sweden squad
A. Isak26 yrs#9
A. Bernhardsson27 yrs#11
V. Gyökeres28 yrs#14
G. Nilsson29 yrs#19
A. Elanga24 yrs#20
T. Ali28 yrs#22
H. Johansson28 yrs#6B. Nygren25 yrs#8
J. Karlström31 yrs#8
L. Bergvall20 yrs#15
E. Stroud24 yrs#17
B. Zeneli
23 yrs#23
Y. Ayari22 yrs#26
M. Svanberg27 yrs#32
Benjamin Nygren previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 315 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6.77 |
 World Cup | 4 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.50 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 264 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 30 | 2,555 | 15 | 2 | 47 | 38 | 7.49 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 20 | 805 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7.14 |
 Europa Conference League | 9 | 589 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 4.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 25 | 757 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 17 | 465 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 6.83 |
| Superliga | 12 | 640 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.21 |
EredivisieAbout Benjamin Nygren
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Benjamin Nygren has scored 16 goals and 5 assists across 38 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2542 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Benjamin Nygren has attempted 92 shots with 38 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benjamin Nygren has created 45 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 26 successful dribbles from 55 attempts (47% success rate). Benjamin Nygren has contributed 60 key passes and 90 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benjamin Nygren has registered 35 tackles (20 won), 16 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1049 from 1268 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Benjamin Nygren has won 129 of 267 total duels.
Discipline
Benjamin Nygren has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 43.
About Benjamin Nygren
Benjamin Nygren is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Celtic in the Premiership, representing Sweden. Benjamin Nygren is left-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 8 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Benjamin Nygren's most recent match was away at France on May 15th. Celtic lost 3-0. Benjamin Nygren played 8 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Benjamin Nygren and Celtic are next in action on March 4th against Dundee in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Celtic vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Celtic
Benjamin Nygren currently plays alongside Colby Donovan, Sebastian Tounekti, Kieran Tierney, Reo Hatate, Camilo Durán, Adam Montgomery, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Benjamin Nygren, Auston Trusty, Dane Murray, James Forrest, Ross Doohan, Callum Osmand, Arne Engels, Viljami Sinisalo, Hyun-jun Yang, Jota, Callum McGregor, Liam Scales, Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny, Anthony Ralston, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Luke McCowan, Alistair Johnston and Paulo Bernardo at Celtic.