Celtic became the first British club to win the European Cup in 1967, and their history brims with icons. These are the ten greatest to play for the Bhoys.

1. 1

   Jimmy Johnstone

   Celtic · Scotland

   Jinky, a mesmerising winger and Lisbon Lion, voted the club’s greatest ever player.

2. 2

   Henrik Larsson

   Celtic · Sweden

   The King of Kings, a prolific and beloved striker of the modern era.

3. 3

   Billy McNeill

   Celtic · Scotland

   Caesar, the towering captain who lifted the 1967 European Cup.

4. 4

   Kenny Dalglish

   Celtic · Scotland

   A brilliant forward who starred at Parkhead before becoming a Liverpool legend.

5. 5

   Bobby Lennox

   Celtic · Scotland

   A rapid, prolific Lisbon Lion and one of the club’s record scorers.

6. 6

   Danny McGrain

   Celtic · Scotland

   A superb, courageous full-back and one of Britain’s finest of his time.

7. 7

   Paul McStay

   Celtic · Scotland

   A cultured one-club midfielder and captain across a long, loyal career.

8. 8

   Bertie Auld

   Celtic · Scotland

   A cunning, influential midfielder at the heart of the Lisbon Lions.

9. 9

   Stevie Chalmers

   Celtic · Scotland

   The Lisbon Lion who scored the winner in the 1967 European Cup final.

10. 10

    Scott Brown

    Celtic · Scotland

    A driving, relentless captain of the club’s modern era of dominance.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.