Todd Cantwell is without doubt a Rangers fans’ favourite and has been since signing for the club from Norwich City in January 2023.
Cantwell is an attacking midfielder and was a regular starter under former Ibrox boss Michael Beale and now current manager Philippe Clement.
He gets a lot of stick from opposition fans, namely of a Celtic persuasion, for his presence on TikTok and got into some beef with pundit and former Hoops forward Chris Sutton, which we’ll delve into below.
But across his time in Glasgow so far, Cantwell has proven doubters wrong and is an important asset for Rangers as they bid to dominate Scottish football on the trophy front this season.
Here’s a deep dive into Rangers playmaker Cantwell’s life and career including all your frequently asked questions.
Todd Cantwell personal profile
- Full name: Todd Owen Cantwell
- Age: 25 (27 February 1998)
- Birthplace: Dereham, England
- Height: 5’10″ (1.77m)
- Position: Midfielder
- Number: 13
Is Todd Cantwell on loan to Rangers?
No, Todd Cantwell is not on loan at Rangers. He signed permanently for the club in the January 2023 transfer window under Michael Beale.
He was previously at Norwich City where he spent six years as a first-team player. Cantwell, as per Transfermarkt, played 129 games for the Canaries and scored 14 goals.
The Englishman’s only loan spells in his career so far have been at Dutch side Fortuna Sittard and Bournemouth.
How much did Rangers pay for Todd Cantwell?
Todd Cantwell was Michael Beale’s first signing as Rangers manager and, according to The Scottish Sun, the club forked out a bargain £1.5m for him.
And the value for money has been absolutely fantastic for Rangers. At time of writing, Cantwell has cost Rangers just £29,411 per game and £71,428 per goal so far – these are impressive figures considering he has only been at the club for just over a year.
Todd Cantwell market value
The 25-year-old Rangers star has shot up in value since joining Rangers. According to Transfermarkt, updated as recently as December 2023, Cantwell is worth just over £6.8m.
If Rangers reached a point where Cantwell was to be sold in the near future, they can expect to receive a hefty return on their initial investment.
What is Todd Cantwell’s salary?
According to Salary Sport, Cantwell earns a weekly wage of £22,000. That equals a yearly salary of £1,144,000 before tax.
He is reportedly the club’s ninth-highest paid player, well behind the likes of captain James Tavernier and centre-back Connor Goldson.
Todd Cantwell stats including goals and assists
The former Norwich City man has played 51 games for Rangers since signing and has netted 21 goals. Moreover, Cantwell has produced nine assists for his teammates.
According to Fotmob, Cantwell had played the most successful passes during the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership season up until February with 576.
Todd Cantwell song lyrics
Cantwell has his own song as chanted by Rangers fans at Ibrox and beyond. It is sung to the tune of Starplash’s ‘Wonderful Days’.
Here are the song lyrics:
We found a love, we fell for him fast
His name is Cantwell, he’s f***** class
He loves the Rangers, we love him too
Todd Cantwell is red, white and blue
(Repeat)
Todd Cantwell vs Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton has never been very fond of Todd Cantwell since the latter signed for Rangers. And the ex-Celtic striker is not shy in sharing his views of the playmaker.
Cantwell and Sutton have exchanged digs on social media with the Sky Sports pundit initially branding him a diver after an incident in the 2022/23 season against Hibs.
Sutton has also called Cantwell ‘TikTok Todd’ due to his proclivity to upload videos on social media, claimed the the 25-year-old is ‘away with the fairies’ and has advised him to watch DVDs of Celtic captain Callum McGregor to improve his performances.
Cantwell has retorted on several occasions which has made for a petty back-and-forth between the pair. He has said Sutton is not the best pundit in Scotland and in October labelled him an ‘attention seeker’ due to his repeated jibes at the midfielder.
Who is Todd Cantwell’s girlfriend?
According to The Scottish Sun back in January 2023, Todd Cantwell’s girlfriend is Emily McDonnell. Cantwell and McDonnell are reportedly childhood sweethearts.
As per his Instagram bio, she is a professional dancer having graduated from Laine Theatre Arts.
