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.
9. RW: Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic
The German looks like a whole new player this year and has tortured every left-back he has faced since the summer. Already has two goals, two assists and an average rating of 8.16. Kuhn has 23 touches in the opposition box, 48 successful passes and has created five chances for his side. A key attacking threat for Brendan Rodgers. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. LW: James Forrest - Celtic
The 33-year-old is defying age with some excellent performances. Back in the Scotland squad, Forrest has enjoyed a solid start the season, grabbing two assists and a passing success rate of 88%. He has created seven chances for his side this season and has an average rating of 7.61. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. CF: Cyriel Dessers - Rangers
Three games, three goals and an average rating of 7.82 for the season. Dessers is often seen as an enigma, but is the top performing forward in the league at present, winning 63.6% of his aerial duals and making 17 touches in the opposition box. | Craig Williamson - SNS Group Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group