Antonio Arena, born 10th February 2009 in Australia, currently sits comfortably in his role as forward for Roma. Towering at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing 12st 6lb (79kg), this young lad is only 16 but already leaves an imposing figure on the field. His expertise lands primarily within the role of a striker, marked by the number 68 on his jersey.
His budding talent and potential has garnered him a market value of roughly £900k, as referenced here by Transfermarkt.
The lad's journey from a trainee to professional football began in July 2023 when Arena made his way to Pescara, a club in Italy's Serie B. Two years into his stint as a trainee, Arena made an impressive leap into the top tier of Italian football.
In July 2025, Arena successfully transferred from Pescara to Roma - one of Italy's prestigious Serie A clubs. The deal was sealed for a fee of approximately £870k, paving the way for Arena's future as a forward in one of the most competitive football leagues in the world.
Unfortunately, Arena's time with the Bhoys wasn't meant to be. He had no history with Celtic Football Club, but one can't help but muse about the possibility of what he might have achieved in the green and white hoops.
