Scotland-born central attacking midfielder, Luke McCowan, charted a notable journey in the Scottish football scene. Born on the 9th of December 1997, the 1.77m (5ft 9in) McCowan now plays for Celtic, donning the number 14 jersey. Weighing in at 72kg (11st 4lb), his current market value is roundly estimated around £2.1m as cited by Transfermarkt.
McCowan kicked off his professional career with Ayr United in Scotland's Championship in July 2016. His inaugural season 2017-2018 had him making one appearance in league matches.
In July 2021, McCowan made quite the leap by transferring from Ayr United to Dundee in the Premiership. During his stint at Dundee, he made notable strides. In the 2021-2022 season, McCowan made 29 appearances, penning four goals. He elevated his performance in the subsequent 2022-2023 season with 30 appearances and seven goals. Amplifying his prowess further in the 2023-2024 season, he scored ten goals across 37 appearances. By the 2024-2025 season's start, he had already logged two goals in three appearances.
August 2024 saw McCowan switch allegiances, transferring from Dundee to Celtic in a deal approximating £1m. His time at Celtic has been marked by incessant growth, making 33 first team appearances and scoring six goals in the 2024-2025 season. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, he has made 22 appearances, with one goal to his name.
Further showcasing his versatile abilities, McCowan scored a goal in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Celtic in one starting involvement and two substitute appearances. He made one start and one substitute appearance in the Scottish Cup 2025-2026, one substitute appearance in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026, and one start with two substitute appearances in the Europa League 2025-2026, all for Celtic.
