Luis Palma, born on the 17th of January in the year 2000, and currently in the prime age of 25 hails from Honduras. Primarily a forward, who mostly plays on the left wing, now plies his trade for Olympiacos. Standing at a height of 5ft 8in (1.75m), and tipping the scale at 11st 2lb (71kg), he is a figure that can't be missed in the number 50 jersey. In addition to his club duties, Palma has had the honour of representing the Honduras national team.
Palma's career saw a significant change in January 2022. His talents were spotted by Aris FC in Greece's Super League while playing for Vida, a club in the League Teams in Honduras. The transfer fee remains undisclosed. During his time at Aris FC, Palma saw moderate playtime, with his performances showing noticeable improvement as time went on. From making 11 first team appearances and scoring two goals in his first season, his tally improved to 29 appearances and 11 goals in the next season. The player however managed just one appearance in the season 2023 - 2024.
Desiring a change of scenery as well as the challenges of a different league, he decided to answer the call from Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, by the end of August 2023. This more distant journey across borders was sealed for around Β£3.4m. While at Celtic, he was able to maintain a solid performance. In his first season, the forward registered 28 appearances, demonstrating his prowess with seven league goals. His form continued into the current season, bagging eight appearances so far.
In February 2025, Palma's career took an unexpected turn. He was transferred from Celtic to Olympiacos in the Super League in Greece, albeit on loan. Adjusting to his new team quickly, he has already notched up five first team appearances in the league. His efforts were also instrumental in Olympiacos's Europa League 2024 - 2025 campaign, where he started in one match and made an appearance as a substitute in another.
In the brevity of his career, Palma has shown a knack for adapting to different leagues and teams, continually settling and performing consistently, all while overcoming the challenges and expectations set upon him. His journey is a testament to his tenacity, perseverance, and the desire to always achieve more. A testament to the beautiful game of football.
