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Jonathan McFarlane

Celtic star Callum McGregor given 'indestructible' tag as midfielder named alongside Lionel Messi in Euro top ten

Non-stop Callum McGregor has named in the top ten European players for minutes played in 2020.

A report by respected CIES Football Observatory ranks the Celtic stalwart alongside some luminaries of the European game including Lionel Messi, Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane.

The Celtic midfielder made the "indestructible rankings" after racking up 4106 minutes in games despite the covid lockdown.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire tops the list with 4745 minutes, a full 401 minutes ahead of second placed Ruben Dias of Manchester City.

The report takes into account minutes played in official matches up until December 17.

Durable McGregor is no stranger to appearing on such lists and topped the world rankings for minutes played in 2018/19.

Here is the top ten for 2020 alongside the minutes they took part in for the calender year.

Top 10

1. Harry Maguire - 4745

2. Ruben Dias - 4344

3. Lionel Messi - 4293

4. Bruno Fernandes - 4164

5. Bruno Pacheco - 4162

6. Romelu Lukaku - 4144

7. Victor Lindelof - 4142

8. Raphael Varane - 4123

9. Jesus Navas - 4110

10. Callum McGregor - 4106

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