Everything Benjamin Nygren seems to get involved in is turning into goals right now.
Nygren is Celtic’s leading scorer and he added to that total with a stunning strike in the 2-0 victory over Falkirk.
The finish was a superb half-volley that arced over Scott Bain to extend the home side’s advantage and effectively seal all three points.
The 24-year-old has faced his share of doubters this season but, in addition to notching his 15th goal of the campaign, he also matched an achievement previously managed by Kyogo Furuhashi.
Benjamin Nygren’s scoring streak against Falkirk rolls on
Falkirk must be weary of seeing Nygren, as he once again found the net against them.
Celtic’s recent 1-0 win over Falkirk was settled by a Nygren header, and he also got his name on the scoresheet in the opening match of Martin O’Neill’s second spell in charge.
By scoring in the third league encounter with Falkirk, Nygren became the first player since Kyogo to net in three separate league matches against the same opponent within a single season.
Kyogo managed that feat by scoring in three different Glasgow derby clashes against Rangers during the 2022/23 season.
Where would Celtic be in the league without Benjamin Nygren this season?
Opinions on Nygren’s debut season at Celtic have been divided, with some questioning his overall contribution to the side.
Fifteen goals across all competitions is an outstanding return, with 11 of those coming in the league. But how different would Celtic’s position look without them?
On average, the Sweden international’s goals have been worth around 10–12 league points this season.
Remove those contributions and the Bhoys would be sitting on 37 points rather than 48, which would leave them fifth in the Scottish Premiership standings.
It seems he has been far more important than some had given him credit for.