Benjamin Arthur’s admiration for Celtic’s captain and The Ox

Benjamin Arthur’s admiration for Celtic’s captain and The Ox Benjamin Arthur has identified two members of the Celtic squad as key figures he admires and seeks to learn from… Benjamin Arthur of Celtic heads at goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Motherwell at Celtic Park on March 14, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) The defender has made an impression during his loan spell from Brentford, despite criticism among supporters that he wouldn’t play many minutes between now and the summer. Enjoy tea, biscuits and The Celtic Star – completely ad free… Never see another Ad on The Celtic Star!

Subscribe Now and get Seven Days for Free! Operating at centre-back, Arthur has appeared assured alongside the experienced Liam Scales, and during a recent Q&A, he highlighted two senior teammates as major influences on his development. Celtic have provided the 21-year-old with valuable exposure to high-pressure fixtures, including involvement in the Glasgow derby.

Benjamin Arthur. Aberdeen v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Wednesday 4th March 2026.

Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou He credited the presence of seasoned professionals around him, singling out captain Callum McGregor and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the players he most looks up to. Speaking via Celtic TV , Arthur said: “I’d probably say Cal or Ox. I think they both had very great careers and as people as well, they’re really approachable and, you know, very humble people I think.