Arne Engels, a Belgian born footballer, took his first breath on 8 September 2003, now aged 22. He has been endowed with the role of a central midfielder for his team, Celtic Football Club. Engels stands at a height of 6 ft (1.84m) and his weight bears at 11st 2lb (71kg). His jersey, embroidered with the number 27, has graced the football fields internationally as he has been spotted representing the Belgium U21 national team.
The current market appears to place significant value in Engels, with estimations hovering around £8m, according to Transfermarkt.
Engels football career took flight in July 2015, as the young trainee found himself amidst the team spirit at Club NXT, a participant in the Challenger Pro League in Belgium. This notable journey then took a turn in January 2023, when Engels took to the pitches with Augsburg in the Bundesliga in Germany, following a transfer deal of approximately £100k. His debut season in 2022-2023 saw Engels grace the field in 18 first team appearances in league matches. Engels continued to showcase his skills, making 32 appearances and scoring impressive three goals during the season of 2023-2024. In contrast, the following season (2024-2025) saw Engels make only a single appearance.
As August 2024 rolled around, Engels found a new football home in Celtic, a Premiership team from Scotland, following a transfer from Augsburg for a solid fee of around £11m. In his initiating season (2024-2025) with Celtic, Engels took to the field on 34 occasions, netting nine goals in league matches. The current season (2025-2026) has already witnessed Engels making 23 first team appearances and scoring a total of four goals in league matches.
Aside from being a staple in league matches, Engels has participated in other competitions for Celtic, such as League Cup 2025-2026 with three starts and a solitary appearance as a substitute, the Champions League Qualifiers, 2025-2026 where he made two appearances as a substitute, and the Europa League during the same season where he netted one goal over six starts and two substitute appearances.
Engels, who joined Celtic just two seasons ago, has proven his worth with his consistent performances and his versatility. The upcoming years promise to be exciting and fruitful for this promising Celtic star.
