How many goals has James Tavernier scored for Rangers? Many are asking after today’s Old Firm clash in the Scottish Premiership.
The 31-year-old netted twice for Rangers earlier today as Michael Beale watched his side suffer a 3-2 defeat at Celtic Park, including a stunning freekick just before half-time.
While it was a disappointing day for Rangers – one which carries a feeling of injustice after Alfredo Morelos saw his opening goal harshly ruled out – it was a special day for Tavernier from a personal viewpoint.
How many goals has James Tavernier scored for Rangers?
Well, the Rangers No.2 will have undoubtedly preferred to take all three points rather than score two goals.
Nevertheless, Tavernier’s brace against Celtic means he has now scored 100 goals for Rangers.
That is simply a remarkable achievement, especially for a right-back.
Tavernier’s century of goals has come in 394 appearances for Rangers.
The Englishman has also provided 114 assists in that timeframe, proving that he can create as well as score.
34 of Tavernier’s 100 goals have been winners – according to Transfermarkt – with 52 of his overall total coming from the penalty spot.
Furthermore, 15 of his 100 goals have been direct freekicks – it goes without saying that Tavernier is one of the most technically gifted footballers in the history of Rangers.
We have rarely seen a right-back amass this many goal involvements in the history of football, to say the least, and we highly doubt Rangers will ever have a defender involved in this many goals ever again.
It would be a phenomenal achievement for Tavernier to even have over 100 assists to his name, but to have hit triple figures for both goals and assists just goes to show how special the Rangers captain really is.
Hopefully, there is more to come from the Rangers icon.
