Luke McCowan
Celtic

Luke McCowan

Luke McCowan of Celtic was born in Greenock, Scotland on 9 December 1997 (age 28).

Luke McCowan
Luke McCowan · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Luke McCowan, born on the 9th of December 1997 and now in his late twenties, is a Scottish midfielder best recognised for his role at the heart of Celtic's attacking play. With a 5ft 9in frame (equivalent to 1.77m) and weighing in at 11.4st (around 72kg), McCowan has made quite an impact on Scotland's Premier League, notably wearing the number 14 jersey for the renowned Celtic Football Club.

As detailed by reputable source Transfermarkt, the player's market value currently stands at approximately £1.7m, a testament to his worth both on and off the pitch.

McCowan's journey to Celtic began in the 2016 season, where he joined the ranks of Ayr United in the Scottish Championship. Although his inaugural season (2017-2018) yielded only a single first-team appearance, it marked the commencement of a promising career for the young midfielder.

Fast-forward to July 2021, and McCowan made a significant leap, transferring from Ayr United to Dundee, another Premiership stalwart. During his tenure at Dundee, McCowan's first team appearances continued to rise, and with this frequency came a notable increase in goal contributions. Across several seasons, he notched up an impressive tally of twenty-three goals in well over a hundred first team appearances.

In August 2024, McCowan ascended to one of Scotland’s most famed clubs, Celtic. His entry was marked by a transfer fee circling around the £1m mark, a clear signal of Celtic’s trust in his abilities. Since donning the Celtic jersey, his contributions have been instrumental to the club's success. In his introductory 2024-2025 season, McCowan tallied up six goals in thirty-three first-team appearances, a notable feat. Fast forward to the current season (2025-2026), McCowan's importance is undiminished, having already made twenty-eight first team appearances and netting once.

Apart from his Premiership excellence, McCowan has also left his mark in various tournament stages, showcasing his ability and versatility on both the local and European stage. These duties encompassed appearances in Celtic’s 2025-2026 campaigns in the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Champions League Qualifiers, and even the Europa League, showing his ever-growing relevance in the team's objectives.

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Cen Att Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Luke McCowan
CAM
1.77m (5ft 9in)
Height
14
Squad Number
72kg (11st 4lb)
Weight
9 December 1997 (age 28)
Date of Birth
Greenock
Birthplace
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Country of Birth
Celtic
Team
£2m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Season stats

Team
Celtic
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
28
Starting
11
Substitute
17
Unused
6
Utilisation
82%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
3
Starting
1
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
4
Starting
2
Substitute
2
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Europa League 2025 - 2026
Games
4
Starting
2
Substitute
2
Unused
6
Utilisation
40%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
28
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
33
Goals
6
Team
Dundee
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
3
Goals
2
Team
Dundee
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
37
Goals
10
Team
Dundee
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
30
Goals
7
Team
Dundee
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
29
Goals
4
Team
Ayr United
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Celtic
30 August 2024
From
Dundee
Type
Fee (£1m)
Team
Dundee
1 July 2021
From
Ayr United
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Ayr United
1 July 2016
Type
Signed

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