Celtic secured a victory over Dundee in the match that marked the start of the new Scottish Premiership season. The success was partly due to the contribution of Kieran Tierney, who provided an assist for Benjamin Nygren’s goal.
Nygren continued his efficiency, having been the team’s top scorer in the previous season. Tierney, playing as a left-back, was a key figure in the attacking phase of the game.
Although Kasper Høgh recorded 0.88 expected goals (xG) in the match, it was Tierney who had the most shots on target for Celtic. In concrete terms, this means he took two shots on goal.
In addition to shots, Tierney created four chances for his teammates, more than any other player in the Celtic squad during that match. His creativity and work rate on the pitch highlighted him as an important figure in the game.
Tierney finished last season with impressive statistics: he recorded 12 assists, making him the Celtic player with the most assists, and scored six goals from defence.
Tierney signed a contract with Celtic until 2030, suggesting the club’s long-term plans to retain him in the squad.
