Almost 100 days on from their dramatic clash in last season’s Scottish Cup final, the Old Firm derby is back for another year as Celtic welcome Rangers to Celtic Park this Sunday.
It is the Hoops that hold the early advantage in the title race, with Brendan Rodgers’ side two points ahead of their neighbours after three games played and it looks like they’ll take some beating based on their breathtaking early season form. As for Rangers, they head into the game on back of a morale-boosting 6-0 win over Ross County, though they are without a win on enemy soil in almost four years.
Celtic have been the dominant force in Scotland over the last decade with nine title wins from 10, but how many of Rangers current players would get into the Hoops starting XI? We looked at FotMob’s player ratings for the 24/25 season so far to find out.
Here is the 24/25 combined Celtic-Rangers starting XI based on FotMob player ratings.
5. LB: Greg Taylor - Celtic
Has one assist so far and an impressive average rating of 7.87. Taylor is arguably the Scottish Premiership's best left-back and has proven it by his 85.3% passing accuracy rate, 100.0% dribble success rate and 19 duels won this season so far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Callum McGregor - Celtic
The Hoops captain has been outstanding in Celtic's opening three games. He will lead the team out against Rangers on Sunday and comes into the game with a 8.37 average rating, The ex-Scotland international has successfully completed 92.5% of his 260 passes and made 26 recoveries. The highest rated Old Firm player in 24/25 thus far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Reo Hatate - Celtic
Alongside his team-mate McGregor, the Japanese ace has been in brilliant form at the start of the new campaign. Has two goals already, a 7.87 average rating, 84.2% passing accuracy and has created seven chances for his team. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CM: Connor Barron - Rangers
His impressive start to life in Glasgow resulted in him being linked with a senior international call-up. He makes this team with an average rating of 7.42. The 21-year-old has achieved a passing accuracy rate of 92.1%, including a 72.7% long passing accuracy rate. Talented. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group