World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Tunisia | 65 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Netherlands | 56 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Japan | 9 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 |
Benjamin Nygren is a technically gifted forward who spent formative years at FC Nordsjælland — a club renowned for developing young talent — before earning a move to Celtic in 2025. His Scandinavian-Danish development pathway, with earlier stints at Genk and Heerenveen, gave him exposure to multiple European styles before he settled and flourished in Denmark. At Celtic, he joins a high-pressure environment with European demands. For Sweden, Nygren represents an exciting young option in attack, a player with the technical quality to operate in tight spaces and the ambition to compete for minutes in a very strong squad.
Gothenburg, Sweden · 2001-07-08
Career
Celtic2025 – present
FC Nordsjaelland2021 – 2024
Heerenveen2020
Genk2019
IFK Goteborg2018Frequently asked questions
How old is Benjamin Nygren?
Benjamin Nygren is 24 years old (born 2001-07-08).
What club does Benjamin Nygren play for?
Benjamin Nygren plays for Celtic and represents Sweden.
What position does Benjamin Nygren play?
Benjamin Nygren plays as a Forward, wearing #10.
How has Benjamin Nygren performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Benjamin Nygren has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.53 at the 2026 World Cup.