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Former Sweden international midfielder Anders Limpar, has been admiring the impact that his fellow countryman Benjamin Nygren is making in his first season at Celtic…
Benjamin Nygren scores the winner. Aberdeen v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Wednesday 4th March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
Last night Nygren scored his 15th goal in the Scottish Premiership to give Celtic the three points in a hard-fought 2-1 win away to Aberdeen. That result means that Celtic move above the Rangers into second place in the table as the Champions close the gap on current leaders Hearts.
Benjamin Nygren celebrates. Aberdeen v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Wednesday 4th March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
And Limpar has revealed that in his opinion Celtic haven’t see the best of the Swedish goalscorer just yet. Speaking via bettingsidor.se, the former Arsenal and Everton midfielder is clearly a big Benjamin Nygren fan and believes that his performances and goal-scoring exploits for Celtic can help force him into the Sweden starting XI on a regular basis.
Like many Celtic supporters, Limpar is somewhat unsure of Nygren’s best position, noting that for Sweden his is playing up-front while at Celtic he’s been used as an attacking midfielder.
Benjamin Nygren celebrates. Aberdeen v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Wednesday 4th March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
“Obviously, Nygren moved from FC Nordsjaelland to Celtic and he has done so well scoring a lot of goals,” Limpar said. “I have seen him play many times for Sweden as well and he is fantastic.
“He is not as good as Isak or Gyokeres to play up front, and he is not as good as Forsberg, Elanga or Kulusewski to be in the starting eleven, but he is a hell of a player. When he plays, he is always creating so many chances and when he plays for Sweden he plays up front.
Benjamin Nygren at Ibrox. theRangers 2 Celtic 2. Sunday 1st March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
“Playing for Celtic he is playing a different position, but he is so usable in many positions,”the former Sweden international noted. “He is good at set pieces and I don’t even think we have seen the best from him yet. He is a hell of a prospect but it is a shame for him he is playing in a golden generation for the Swedish national team, because he is not among the best eleven, but on the other hand with his performances for Celtic it will be tough to keep him out.”
“He can play so many different positions and is very usable.”
22.02.2026 Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership. Benjamin Nygren’s goal celebration Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO
Benjamin Nygren can also divide opinions among the Celtic support but for all his faults his goals are the single biggest factor in Celtic still being involved in the title race. All he needs now is a goal, preferably a winning goal, against the Rangers and this Sunday would be the perfect time for that.
Here’s how Benjamin Nyrgen came off the bench last night at Pittodrie to score the winner for Celtic against Aberdeen, and don’t miss Sandman’s unique take on watching Celtic with his Definitive Ratings, with the link below.
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