Colby Donovan

Defender #51
Age 19 years
Nationality Scotland
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Colby Donovan is Celtic's Silver Wall in the making. Fresh from the academy ranks, the 20-year-old is finding his feet at senior level. He arrived from the B team with a point to prove. Now, he is building his body of work in the first team. Stepping up to the demanding environment of the top flight is never easy, but our verdict is that he possesses the raw tools to survive and thrive.

The sample size is still growing, but the early signs point to a modern defender. Donovan has clocked 550 minutes across eight competitive appearances so far this campaign. That steady involvement is enough to earn him the SQUAD PLAYER badge, proving he can step in reliably when called upon by the manager. Interestingly, his game is not just about raw defending and physical battles. A notably high Dribbling dimension stands out in his profile, showing a player perfectly willing to carry the ball out of tight spots and initiate attacks from deep. Right now, he is searching for rhythm after a quiet spell of form, but his underlying technical ability remains evident. He brings a genuinely versatile, hybrid profile to the pitch.

The hype surrounding this breakthrough is starting to reflect in the wider football landscape. His market valuation is climbing on a steady upward trajectory, recently hitting the €1M mark. In a division where local pride means everything and the title race demands depth, Celtic know they have a homegrown talent with serious upside.

Player Rating

Colby Donovan
36
Rating
17
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 59
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 48
📊 Ability 52
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Colby Donovan is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Celtic. Evidence: 8.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (69/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Young Talent.

Colby Donovan Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Experience 4%

vs UEFA Europa League

Experience 6%

Traits

WONDERKID

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 69 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 22 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 59 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 62 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 63 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 69
Shooting 22
Defense 59
Workrate 62
Passing 63
Key Strength 69 Dribbling
Area to Watch 22 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Colby Donovan this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Feb 26, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 0-1 Celtic UEFA Europa League 55' 6.6 0 0 48 MHPArena
Feb 19, 2026 Celtic 1-4 VfB Stuttgart UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 74 Celtic Park
Jan 29, 2026 Celtic 4-2 Utrecht UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 79 Celtic Park
Jan 22, 2026 Bologna 2-2 Celtic UEFA Europa League 77' 6.6 0 0 75 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Dec 11, 2025 Celtic 0-3 AS Roma UEFA Europa League 45' 6.7 0 0 52 Celtic Park
Nov 27, 2025 Feyenoord 1-3 Celtic UEFA Europa League 84' 7.3 0 0 55 De Kuip
Nov 06, 2025 FC Midtjylland 3-1 Celtic UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 58 MCH Arena
Oct 23, 2025 Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz UEFA Europa League 64' 7.6 0 1 60 Celtic Park
Oct 02, 2025 Celtic 0-2 SC Braga UEFA Europa League 45' 6.5 0 0 39 Celtic Park
Sep 24, 2025 FK Crvena Zvezda 1-1 Celtic UEFA Europa League 90' 6.9 0 0 35 Stadion Rajko Mit
Aug 26, 2025 Kairat Almaty 0-0 Celtic UEFA Champions League 15' 6.9 - 0 17 Almaty Central Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Colby Donovan's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €1.0M (Q4'25)
€1.0M €500K €0
Q4'25 Q4'25