Arne Engels, a bonnie Belgian lad who was born on September 8, 2003 and is thus a spry 21, currently enjoys his football life as a central midfielder at Celtic. Towering at 6ft (1.84m), Engels brings considerable height to the central pitch, and his weight of 11st 2lb (71kg) adds to his physical presence. Our No. 27 is also a Belgian international, a testament to his talent and potential.
Reflecting on his financials - Engels is valued approximately at £8 million, information credited to Transfermarkt. As for his commitment to the green and white hoops, his contract is to run until 30 June 2028, with over three years remaining at our beloved Paradise.
Before coming to Glasgow, Engels' football journey had taken him from his homeland Belgium to German Bundesliga. He began his professional journey with Club NXT in the Challenger Pro League in Belgium back in July 2015 where he was a trainee. He had his big break in January 2023 when FC Augsburg, a contingent in the Bundesliga, recognised his potential and snatched him up for around £100k.
Engels made steady progress in Germany, featuring in 18 first team league matches in his debut season (2022-2023), and up at 32 games, with three goals to boot, in the following season. His 2024-2025 season with Augsburg was short-lived however, having played just one league match before Celtic came to call.
In August 2024, Celtic prised the Belgian from Augsburg, splashing around £11m to secure his services. Once the Hoops were on his chest, Engels soon hit his stride. In his 2024-2025 season with us, he made 27 first-team appearances and had contributed significantly with nine league goals under his belt.
On the wider front, Engels has also played his part in several other competitions, such as the League Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic (one start and two appearances as a substitute), Scottish Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic (two starts and one appearance as a substitute), UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers 2024-2025 for Belgium (scored two goals in six starts), and Champions League 2024-2025 for Celtic (one goal in nine starts and one appearance as a substitute).
Clearly, Engels has fit well into our system and has been instrumental in our recent exploits. His technique, vision and stamina have been an asset on the pitch, and we look forward to seeing more from him in the famed green-and-white stripes. Stay glorious, Arne.
