Born in Belgium on the 8th of September in 2003, Arne Engels is a 21-year-old rising star who currently graces the central midfield for Celtic. Engels, a 6-foot (1.84m) athletic presence with the robust weight of 11st 2lb (71kg), proudly dons the number 27 jersey. In addition, his talent has earned him international attention with appearances for the Belgian national football team.
A professional valuation of around £10.5m asserts the magnitude of his worth, a figure cited by the likes of Transfermarkt. Fans will be reassured to hear that his tenure at Celtic will not end anytime soon; his contract, valid until 30th June 2028, still has almost three years to elapse.
The beginning of Engels’ football career dates back to 2015 when he joined Club NXT as a trainee in Belgium's Challenger Pro League. It wasn't until January 2023, however, that Engels seized an opportunity to further his career abroad, moving to Augsburg in Germany's prestigious Bundesliga for a fee around the region of £100k. During his debut season, Engels was starting to make his presence known making 18 league appearances. His performance shone in his second season, with Engels scoring three goals in 32 first team appearances. After one more season at Augsburg, Engels adopted a new adventure on Scottish soil.
In August 2024, Celtic adopted Engels into their cohort, shelling out an approximated £11m for his transfer. In his debut season 2024 - 2025, Engels has already exhibited his flair, demonstrating his invaluable influence in 34 league matches with a handsome contribution of nine goals. Albeit in the current season he hasn't made a first team appearance yet.
Engels' impressive exploits extend beyond the confines of the Premiership, with him representing Celtic in domestic and international tournaments alike. In the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, he played five matches, starting four times and coming off the bench once. In the prestigious Champions League 2024 - 2025, Engels solidified his value for the team, scoring a goal throughout his ten appearances, starting nine times and making a single appearance as a substitute.
