Celtic player ratings are in after a convincing 3-0 victory over Aberdeen at Celtic Park this week, a result that keeps the Scottish Premiership leaders perfect. Record signing Camilo Duran scored a spectacular opening goal, with Benjamin Nygren and Yang adding second-half strikes to seal the win, as reported by the Daily Record.
Celtic now sit first in the Premiership with 12 points from four wins, two points clear of St Mirren. They have scored 11 goals and conceded just two this season, a strong start under manager Martin O'Neill. The club's next match is an away fixture against Aberdeen on December 19th, a game you can follow on our fixtures page.
How did the new signings perform?
Two summer recruits were handed their debuts in the match. Mika Baur, a loanee from Chelsea, and Oliver Sorensen, a goalkeeper signed from Wolves, both came off the bench and were given ratings of three. The starting lineup featured several other new faces, including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who earned a seven, and Benjamin Nygren who also scored and received a seven. The performance of these players is a first report card on a busy transfer window that also saw arrivals like Jordan Lotomba, Landon Emenalo, and Sam Johnstone.
Camilo Duran, the club's record signing, started as the central striker in place of the sidelined Kasper Hogh. He was later moved to the wing to accommodate the £11.5m Danish forward Benjamin Nygren. Duran's high-intensity performance and stunning goal earned him a top rating of nine from the Daily Record. His adaptability adds a new dimension to Celtic's attacking options.
What were the player ratings?
The outlet provided individual marks for the squad. Goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo was given a six, while defender Colby Donovan received a seven. The central defensive pairing of Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty both scored sixes, as did left-back Liam Scales. Captain Callum McGregor and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in midfield were rated seven. In attack, Haissem Hassan got an eight and Yang, who will soon depart for the Asian Games in Japan, also earned an eight.
Substitutes James Forrest, Shumaira Mheuka, and Sebastian Tounekti saw limited action. Players like Ralston, McCowan, and Murray were unused substitutes. The team currently has several players unavailable, including Callum Osmand, Jota, Kasper Hogh, and Kieran Tierney, whose status can be tracked on our injuries page.
Where does this leave Celtic?
The win extends Celtic's flawless league start to four games, with a recent form of four consecutive wins. This strong position is detailed on our standings page. The integration of new signings like Duran and Nygren, alongside the debuts for Baur and Sorensen, shows the squad's depth is being tested early. The manager now has more options despite injuries to key figures.
Yang's impending departure for international duty will require adjustments, but the early-season form provides a solid foundation. The club's goal difference of plus nine is the best in the division. Celtic's next challenge is the return match against Aberdeen, who are currently tenth in the table, on December 19th.
