Carl Starfelt USA Sweden city Kazan performer stars country career Carl Starfelt USA Sweden city Kazan

Carl Starfelt credits Celtic success to Swedish mentor's influence after defying dad's advice and ditching US college for football

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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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