Benjamin Nygren is Celtic's top scorer this season, but he has still been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism. Some supporters think that his overall contribution is lacking though, with people upset that he sometimes leaves the midfield weak because of his advanced positioning.
After Scotland's 1-0 loss to Japan at Hampden at the weekend, Stephen McGinn, brother of John McGinn, compared the Nygren debate to how some people speak about Scott McTominay.
He said to Go Radio: "It’s probably the same debate with Celtic fans and Nygren. Some are split about him; you can’t ignore the goals and assists. But they are split about him as an actual midfielder.
"Part of the thing with a goalscoring midfielder is you have a striker, and you time your run into the box. It’s a different game. Your back to goal. You need to bring players into play. I get it. But I can also see why managers don’t do it."
Harsh on both players
Although Nygren certainly receives more criticism than McTominay, it's harsh on both players. When you consider that McTominay has 18 goal involvements in 68 matches for Scotland, and Nygren has scored 19 in all competitions this season, the players are performing to the best of their ability.
Focusing on Nygren, he has been one of the highlights of a Hoops team who have been struggling this season. Under three different managers - Brendan Rodgers, Wilfried Nancy and Martin O'Neill - he has managed to stay consistent, finding the net and helping the Celts in the title race.
Now, with his team sitting third in the Scottish Premiership table, below both Hearts and Rangers, he will hopefully continue his good form, as it will be crucial if O'Neill's side wants to retain the league title.
If Celtic manage to hold onto Nygren going into next season, he can be the type of player we should build around. Oftentimes this season, we have been left with two players in what should be a midfield three because the Swede has pushed forward, so if we can bring in new signings or the manager has different tactics to rectify that, then he could turn from a criticised player to an adored one.
After the season that Nygren has had, there is no doubt that there will be interest in him at the end of the season. Clubs will be in for him, so let's hope that the Hoops can keep the midfield on their books.