Goteborg 
Genk 
CONFIRMED: Benjamin Nygren signs for Genk.
Benjamin Nygren has officially moved from Goteborg to Genk for a €3.7M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Benjamin Nygren signs for Genk
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Genk's pursuit of Benjamin Nygren reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Genk has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Benjamin Nygren (25).
- Genk has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Benjamin Nygren.
- The absence of key players at Genk who play in the same position as Benjamin Nygren increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Genk's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position
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Not many competitors with higher Potential
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team
Alternatives of Genk
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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59.8
68.6
|
Jordan James |
 Wolves
|
€14M |
|
59.8
62.7
|
Aarón Molinas |
 Defensa
|
€2.5M |
|
59.8
63.9
|
Drissa Camara |
 Gaziantep
|
€2.5M |
|
59.8
64.2
|
Jack Rudoni |
 Coventry
|
€21.3M |
|
59.6
59.6
|
Rémy Cabella |
 Volos NFC
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€0.4M |
|
59.5
59.5
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Stiven Mendoza |
 Paranaense
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€0.7M |
|
59.5
60.5
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Adalberto Carrasquilla |
 Pumas
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€2M |
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59.3
59.3
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Donat Rrudhani |
 Sion
|
€0.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brantlind | 14-01-2026 | Report | |
| Mike Penders | 13-08-2024 | Report | |
| Hyeon-gyu Oh | 13-06-2024 | Report | |
| Malick Yalcouyé | 22-05-2024 | Report | |
| Paul Onuachu | 01-09-2023 | Report | |
| Carl Starfelt | 12-07-2019 | Report | |
| Théo Bongonda | 12-06-2019 | Report | |
| Robert Bozenik | 05-06-2019 | Report |
Benjamin Nygren
M (C)
Skill: 57.5
Pot: 60.3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€13.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€12.4M – €15.2M
Who is Benjamin Nygren?
Benjamin Nygren (SWE) is a an advanced playmaker and currently plays for Celtic. Benjamin Nygren is 25 years old (2001/07/08). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 9. Benjamin Nygren has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Benjamin Nygren's current transfer value is between €12.4M and €15.2M. His last transfer was from Nordsjaelland to Celtic in 2025. Celtic paid Nordsjaelland €1.5M for Benjamin Nygren.
Benjamin Nygren latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
