Arne Engels, born on the 8th of September 2003, is a highly touted central midfielder currently plying his trade with Celtic Football Club in the Scottish Premiership. Despite his young age of merely 22, the Belgian has already shown remarkable prowess in his position. Standing at a height of six feet (1.84m), and weighing eleven stone two pounds (71kg), his presence in the midfield is tangible and tangible.
Engels wears the number 27 jersey for Celtic. Though his professional career is still in its formative years, Engels has already demonstrated his international capabilities, having represented Belgium at the U21 level.
Despite his youth, Engels has a reported market value of around £8.5 million, according to Transfermarkt.
Engels' journey in professional football began in July 2015 in his home country at Club NXT in the Challenger Pro League in Belgium as a trainee, helping him to familiarise himself with the rigours and demands of professional football.
In January 2023, Engels made a significant move from Belgium to Germany, transferring from Club NXT to Augsburg in the Bundesliga for around £100,000. Over three seasons in Germany, Engels made 51 league appearances, including a noteworthy campaign in 2023/24 where he featured 32 times and netted three goals.
In August 2024, Engels made the crucial move to Scotland, transferring from Augsburg to Celtic for a substantial fee of £11 million. His impact was immediate, making 34 league appearances in the 2024/25 season, an impressive total for a newcomer, and scoring nine goals. Engels continued to feature regularly for Celtic into the 2025/26 season and has thus far made nine appearances.
Engels’ involvement extends to cup competitions as well - he represented Celtic in the 2025/26 League Cup with three appearances, the 2024/25 Scottish Cup with five appearances, the 2025/26 Champions League Qualifiers with two appearances, and the 2025/26 Europa League with three appearances. With ample time at Celtic, Engels is anticipated to contribute further to the history and success of this storied club.
