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Top 7 Celtic Players of All Time

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With over two centuries of history, Celtic F.C is one of those rare clubs to have had the privilege to see so many football legends play on their turf. Winning the Scottish League Championship not less than 48 times, this club is indeed the place where countless legends were born.

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Henrik Larsson

Signed from Feynoord with a deal costing £650,000, Henrik Larsson joined Celtic F.C in 1997 where he went on to win not less than four Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish League Cups, and two Scottish Cups. He even received the European Golden Boot in 2001. During this time at the club, Larsson scored not less than 242 goals while playing a total of 315 competitive matches for Celtic F.C.

Billy McNeill

The captain of the Lison Lions- Jock Stein’s leader on the park during the greatest era in the club’s history. At centre-half McNeill was the perfect leader and came up with more than a few famous goals including the winning goal in the 1965 Scottish Cup Final to end a seven year trophy drought. His statue outside Celtic Park holding aloft the European Cup is fitting reward.

Kenny Dalglish

Arguably one of the most talented players of his generation, Kenny Dalglish is often mentioned as one of the greatest footballer that the Scottish people have ever seen. Dalglish made his reputation at Celtic Park by becoming a prolific scorer, and later went on to become the most capped player of Scotland with 102 appearances.

Jimmy Johnstone

The iconic figure from the Lisbon Lions, Jinky was the player that all neutrals identified with as they marvelled at his unique dribbling skills. His bravery was as impressive as his skill creating so many memories of stirring performances and famous victories. Against Red Star Belgrade in 1958 Jock Stein offered him a night off from the return leg if Celtic won the home leg comprehensively- Jinky was untouchable as Celtic won 5-1.

Jimmy McGrory

Considered as one of the most prolific scorer that Europe has ever seen, Jimmy McGrory is simply a legend in his own rights. Apart from holding the record of scoring the most goal in a season with not less than 59 goals, he is also the proud holder of another record. Indeed, he is also the leading goal-scorer in top league British football. During his career, he scored a phenomenal 538 goals in 534 games. That’s like one goal for each game that he has ever played.

Charlie Tully

Charlie Tully needs no introduction. This Celtic legend is known worldwide for this effortless aptitude to slide past the opposition players, as if the ball was magnetically connected to his feet. With his extraordinary football talent, there’s no wonder why he is one of the most loved player by the Celtic Park fans.

Bobby Lennox

Bobby Lennox is one of the two legendary icon to have scored a total of 273 goals while playing in all competitions, after Jimmy McGrory, the all-time top scorer of Celtic. This Scottish Football Hall of Fame went on to score 273 goals for the club, out of which 167 goals were scored in the Scottish League. He won 5 League Cup Medals, 8 Super Cup Medals, and 11 League Medals. He was also a member of the Celtic team who won the European Cup back in 1967.

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