Kasper Schmeichel had a long successful career before moving to Celtic but he feels his switch to Scotland has elevated his game even further.
The Danish international is having a fantastic season with the Bhoys after joining on a free transfer last summer.
Not only has Schmeichel excelled domestically, but he's been a difference-maker for Celtic in the Champions League, ranking well alongside his elite peers in key metrics.
Almost 20 years after his first senior appearance as a goalkeeper, Schmeichel feels he is now experiencing something 'unique' at Celtic.
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Kasper Schmeichel and Celtic perfection
Speaking to Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott on The Overlap podcast, the Celtic number one summed up what he's getting from his experience in Scotland.
Schmeichel said, "The opportunity of going to Celtic was a unique one for me. You’ve played for clubs where it’s expected to win.
"I’ve never really played for those clubs where it’s expected. So going to Celtic now, that pressure that if you don’t win, if you just draw, it’s a catastrophe.
"I think it’s elevated my game because now it’s not just about winning, it’s about being perfect.
"Now we don’t have to just win, we have to do it perfectly. So every action I do now, every bit of handling, every pass, everything has to be perfect now. It’s not just about winning.
"It’s an incredible experience. Now, different things motivate me. Now, it is about winning and winning well, and how much can we win?"
Schmeichel has kept 23 clean sheets in all competitions for Celtic this season and while that is undoubtedly a team effort, he's more than played his part in that quest for perfection.
Having enhanced the goalkeeping position at Celtic, he now has the chance to experience a dream end to the season as the club pushes for a treble of trophies.
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