Carl Starfelt reckons the influence of legendary Swedish defender Olof Mellberg is helping him succeed at Celtic.The Hoops star has formed a solid defensive partnership with Cameron Carter-Vickers since arriving from Rubin Kazan 18 months ago.
The 27-year-old has fought off competition to become a first pick for Ange Postecoglou’s Premiership champions. And Starfelt believes his performances all stem from working with Mellberg at the start of his career.
He worked under the ex-Aston Villa and Juventus stopper when he broke through at Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna, better known as BP.Mellberg led the club two straight promotions eight years ago – taking them into Sweden’s top flight – with Starfelt in the side.
Mellberg won 117 caps for his country in a stellar career and is now back at BP as boss. Starfelt will never forget the impact Mellberg had on him.
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