Celtic’s remarkable start to the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season continued with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Ross County, pushing their winning streak to seven games. Despite conceding their first goal of the season from a penalty—scored by Ronan Vale after Kasper Schmeichel was penalized for stepping off his line during the initial save—Celtic remains unbeaten, with an exceptional defensive record of no goals conceded from open play.
Offensively, the Hoops have been on fire, scoring 22 goals in their first seven league matches. Despite losing key player Matt O’Riley to Brighton in the summer, Celtic’s attacking output has been impressive, largely thanks to their new German winger, Nicolas Kuhn. Signed from Rapid Vienna for around £3 million, Kuhn has emerged as Celtic’s potential new talisman, filling the void left by former fan-favorite Jota, who departed for Al Ittihad last year.
Kuhn’s start to the season has been sensational, with the 24-year-old contributing six goals and eight assists in 11 matches across all competitions. His direct involvement in seven goals in the Premiership, coupled with his creativity—averaging two key passes and two dribbles per game—has drawn comparisons to Jota’s influential time at Celtic. Rodgers praised Kuhn’s “magical” play, and his ability to consistently beat defenders and create chances has given Celtic a dynamic edge in attack.
Kuhn’s performances, including the winning goal against Ross County, have positioned him as a key figure in Brendan Rodgers’ squad. If he maintains his current form, Kuhn could match or even surpass Jota’s achievements, bringing much-needed balance to Celtic’s attacking play as they aim for another successful campaign in the Premiership and beyond.
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