Celtic Football Club boasts a wide range of famous fans from various walks of life. Notable supporters include Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary musician, who regularly attends matches and proudly wears the green and white hoops. Actor Gerard Butler has also spoken publicly about his love for the club. In the music world, both Noel and Liam Gallagher have praised the match atmosphere at Celtic Park.
Celtic’s global appeal attracts a passionate and diverse celebrity following, which also included professional footballers and managers associated with other clubs. Here are some of the famous football names who are Celtic fans.
17. Alan Brazil
The one-time Ipswich, Tottenham and Manchester United forward is often heard presenting on TalkSPORT and is a lifelong Celtic fan. He famously apologised to former boss Ange Postecoglou on air after doubting the Australian’s credential upon his arrival in Glasgow’s East End two years ago. | Getty
18. John Terry
Spotted draped in a Hoops scarf as he soaked up the atmosphere at a derby match, the Chelsea legend and five-time Premier League winner has been a supporter of the club since he was a child. Was pictured on television screens filming the anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ before kick-off. | Getty Images
19. Sir Bobby Charlton
Celtic have had some fantastic players pull on the Hoops shirt throughout the decades and a certain Bobby Charlton was one of those when he appeared against Liverpool in May 1974 for Ron Yeats’ testimonial match wearing the iconic No.9 in which he scored with a trademark right-footed shot in the first-half. | Manchester United via Getty Imag