Carl Starfelt

celta-vigoCEL
 • #2Center Back
Nationality

Sweden

Preferred Foot

Right

Birthdate

Jun 1, 1995

Age

30

Height

6'2"

Weight

183 lb

Primary Position

CB

Secondary Position

--

Role

Controlled Centre Back

May 22, 2026

Aims to be fit for World Cup

Starfelt (back) will not be available for Saturday's season finale against Sevilla and will now focus entirely on being fit for the World Cup with Sweden this summer, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celeste.

Analysis: Starfelt ends the campaign with one goal, 30 tackles, 28 interceptions and an impressive 186 clearances across 39 appearances (27 starts) for Celta, having been one of the most defensively productive center-backs in La Liga before the herniated disc brought his season to a premature end. The Swedish international will be motivated to prove his fitness ahead of the tournament, with his recovery timeline making the World Cup a realistic target despite the back issue requiring careful management.

May 1, 2026

Herniated disc confirmed

Starfelt is out for the time being due to a herniated disc, according to his club.

Analysis: Starfelt has been out for some time due to a back injury, and the exact reason has finally been figured out, with the defender suffering from a herniated disc. Unfortunately, with only a few matches left this season, it puts his season in jeopardy. He has been a regular starter, so this is a rough loss for the club, losing a defender with 19 starts this season.

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