Who is Cameron Carter-Vickers, the rock at the heart of Celtic’s defence

Cameron Carter-Vickers joined Celtic on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in 2021.

Carter-Vickers is a commanding centre-back known for his strength, aerial ability, composure on the ball, and defensive reliability.

A product of Tottenham Hotspur’s youth academy, Carter-Vickers joined their system at age 11 but never secured a permanent first-team spot, leading to multiple loan spells in the English Football League.

After his loan spell from Spurs, Carter-Vickers made his move to Celtic permanent in 2022 for £6m .

At Celtic, he has become a defensive cornerstone, contributing to multiple titles and earning praise as one of the Scottish Premiership’s top defenders. His performances have also solidified his role in the United States national team.

Cameron Carter-Vickers Player Profile

Personal Details

• Full Name: Cameron Robert Carter-Vickers
• Date of Birth: December 31, 1997
• Age: 27 (as of June 26, 2025)
• Place of Birth: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
• Nationality: American (represents the United States through his father; holds British citizenship)
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Weight: Approximately 92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
• Position: Centre-Back
• Foot: Right
• Jersey Number: 20 (Celtic)
• Current Club: Celtic FC
• Contract Details: Signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with Celtic until May 31, 2027 (made permanent in June 2022)
• Market Value: €13.00m (approximately £11m, as of March 2025)

Cameron Carter-Vickers’ Career Overview

• Youth Career: Joined Tottenham Hotspur’s academy at age 11, progressing through their youth ranks. Represented England at youth international levels (U15 to U20) before switching allegiance to the United States.
• Tottenham Hotspur (2015–2021): Made 4 first-team appearances for Tottenham, all in cup competitions (3 in the EFL Cup, 1 in the FA Cup). His debut came against Gillingham in the EFL Cup on September 21, 2016.
• Loan Spells (2016–2021):
  • Sheffield United (2016–17, Championship): 18 appearances, 1 goal.
  • Ipswich Town (2017–18, Championship): 17 appearances.
  • Swansea City (2018–19, Championship): 30 appearances.
  • Stoke City (2019, Championship): 15 appearances.
  • Luton Town (2019–20, Championship): 16 appearances.
  • Bournemouth (2020–21, Championship): 24 appearances, 1 goal, helped secure promotion to the Premier League via play-offs.
  • Total loan appearances: 120, with 2 goals, showcasing his experience across competitive English leagues.
• Celtic (2021–Present): Joined on loan in August 2021, made permanent in June 2022. Has made over 100 appearances, becoming a key figure under managers Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers. Known for his partnership with Carl Starfelt (2021–23) and later Liam Scales.
• International Career (United States):
  • Caps: 22 (as of March 2025)
  • Goals: 0
  • Debut: November 14, 2017, in a friendly against Portugal
  • Notable Moments:
    • Played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, starting in a 0–0 draw against England and appearing in all four of the USA’s matches.
    • Featured in the 2024 Copa América, though the USA exited in the group stage.
    • Part of the USMNT squad for CONCACAF Nations League campaigns, including the 2024–25 season.

Cameron Carter-Vickers’ Celtic Debut

• Date: September 11, 2021
• Match: Celtic 3–0 Ross County (Scottish Premiership)
• Details: Carter-Vickers made his Celtic debut as a starter in a 3–0 home win against Ross County at Celtic Park, playing the full 90 minutes alongside Carl Starfelt. His solid performance helped Celtic keep a clean sheet, marking the start of his impactful tenure at the club.

Career Highlights

• Club Achievements:
  • Celtic:
    • Scottish Premiership: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
    • Scottish Cup: 2022–23, 2023–24
    • Scottish League Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
    • Contributed to Celtic’s eighth domestic treble in 2022–23.
  • Tottenham Hotspur:
    • No major senior trophies, but part of youth teams that won domestic and international tournaments.
  • Bournemouth:
    • Helped secure promotion to the Premier League via play-offs in 2020–21.
• Individual Awards:
  • Named in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2022–23, 2023–24
  • Celtic Player of the Month: Multiple occasions, including for his consistent performances in the 2022–23 season.
• Notable Moments:
  • Scored a rare goal in a 2–0 win over Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final on April 30, 2023, helping Celtic advance to the final.
  • Played every minute of Celtic’s 2022–23 Scottish Premiership title-winning campaign, forming a formidable defensive partnership with Carl Starfelt.
  • Key performer in Celtic’s 3–0 win over Rangers in February 2022, earning praise for his defensive solidity.
  • Scored in a 4–0 Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava in September 2024, contributing to Celtic’s strong European campaign.

Cameron Carter-Vickers’ Celtic contract and stats

• Wages: Estimated at £37,000 per week (£1,924,000 annually before tax), making him one of Celtic’s highest-paid players alongside Callum McGregor (as of May 2025). [Salary Sport]

• 2024–25 Season Stats (as of May 2025):
  • Appearances: 32 (30 starts, 2 substitute appearances)
  • Goals: 2 (including one in the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava)
  • Assists: 1
  • Notable: Played a key role in Celtic’s domestic treble in 2022/23 (Scottish Premiership, League Cup and Scottish Cup) and their competitive Champions League campaign.