Born on the 8th of September 2003 in Belgium, Arne Engels is a 21-year-old central midfielder currently playing for Celtic. Standing at a height of 6ft (1.84m) and weighing 11st 2lb (71kg), Engels sports the number 27 jersey on the pitch. In addition to his commitment to Celtic, he has also represented his native Belgium at a national level.
A considerable talent in his position, Engels' current market value is estimated to be around £10.5m, as stated by Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic, only a few years into its lifespan, is slated to conclude on the 30th of June, 2028.
Engels' journey into professional football began with Club NXT in the Challenger Pro League in Belgium, where he joined as a trainee in July 2015. His talents were almost immediately apparent, leading to a move to Augsburg in the Bundesliga in January 2023. The transfer fee was a modest £100k. Over the seasons 2022-2023 to 2024-2025, Engels was a consistent presence in Augsburg's first team, contributing three goals during his 51 league appearances.
In August 2024, Engels made a significant leap, transferring to Celtic in Scotland for a not unsubstantial fee of £11m. His time at Celtic has been marked by strong performances. During his inaugural 2024-2025 season, Engels has made 34 first team appearances and scored nine goals in league matches.
Engels also engaged in several pivotal tournaments for Celtic and Belgium. He performed admirably in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic, making one start with two additional appearances as a substitute. The Scottish Cup 2024-2025 saw Engels displaying a similar form for Celtic, making four starts and one substitute appearance. In addition, Engels also took part in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers for Belgium during the 2024-2025 season, netting two goals during his six starts. Finally, Engels made a notable contribution to Celtic in the Champions League 2024-2025, striking one goal over nine starts and one substitute appearance.
