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What the stats say about Celtic so far, from highest-rated player to Johnston hitting quickest speed

Celtic sit top of the Premiership table, leading by two points, but the mood around Glasgow certainly doesn’t reflect that. The reason for that is…

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 7:30 PM
What the stats say about Celtic so far, from highest-rated player to Johnston hitting quickest speed
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic sit top of the Scottish Premiership table by two points after seven matches.
  • Celtic share the league lead with 14 goals scored and boast the best defense with four conceded.
  • Alistair Johnston recorded the squad's fastest speed at 35.3 km/h despite appearing in only two league games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic sit atop the Scottish Premiership by two points after seven league matches, boasting a joint-league-high 14 goals scored and a league-best four conceded. Despite a difficult week featuring two losses to Rangers and a Europa League defeat, an analysis of the squad's early-season metrics highlights notable individual contributions across the team.

Alistair Johnston recorded Celtic's highest sprint speed at 35.3 km/h despite being sidelined by injury after just two league appearances. Meanwhile, Kieran Tierney and Camilo Duran share the squad lead with five big chances created, while Benjamin Nygren leads the team with six big chances missed.

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