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Signed in August 1975 after a brief but succesful trial Johannes Edvaldsson was one of Celtic's earliest and most succesful European imports.

The Icelandic international arrived in Glasgow after stints in France with Metz and Denmark with Holbek. His versatility was to prove a major asset for the Hoops and although often played in the centre of defence, the man nicknamed 'Shuggy' by the Bhoys support played in virtually every outfield position for Celtic.

After making his debut in a 1-0 league triumph over Aberdeen at Parkhead (09/08/75) Edvaldsson established himself as a first team regular with solid and determind performances which were to become his trademark.

He was a collosus during the Double winning side of 76/77 and often seemed to save his best performance for the blood and thunder of the Rangers games.

At times Edvaldsson did display a lack of mobility and pace but during his five years in the Hoops he was a popular and noteable performer. He finally moved on from Glasgow in February 1980 when he crossed the Atlantic to sign for Tulsa Roughnecks. Shuggy made 188 appearances for Celtic and scored 36 goals. He also won 16 international caps as a Bhoy.