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Five of Celtic’s best players during the past 12 months, including two departed stars

In typical Celtic style, it has been a chaotic, dramatic and rollercoaster past 12 months for the club, which has included three different managers taking…

By Amir Mir · 67HailHail

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:30 PM

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67 Hail Hail selected five standout Celtic performers from the chaotic past 12 months.
The list includes former players Arne Engels and Marcelo Saracchi alongside Hyunjun Yang, Colby Donovan, and Benjamin Nygren.
Engels joined West Ham United in the summer, while Saracchi moved to MLS after a decisive title-winning contribution.

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67 Hail Hail has selected five standout Celtic players from the past 12 months, highlighting their importance amid a turbulent period that saw three different managers take charge. The list features Arne Engels, Hyunjun Yang, Marcelo Saracchi, Colby Donovan, and Benjamin Nygren, spanning Celtic's domestic double-winning campaign under Martin O’Neill and the start of the current season.

The outlet highlights departed stars Engels, now at West Ham United, and Saracchi, who moved to MLS, for their vital contributions during last season's title run. Writer Amir Mir also praises young defender Donovan for earning a Scotland call-up, alongside the ongoing offensive output of Yang and Nygren.

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Five of Celtic’s best players during the past 12 months, including two departed stars

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