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

Scottish midfield maestro Luke McCowan was born on 9 December 1997, making him currently 28 years old. His professional football career has been highlighted by his role as a central attacking midfielder, most predominantly at Celtic where he dons the number 14 jersey with verve and determination. McCowan stands at a moderate 1.77 metres (5ft 9in) in height and maintains a fighting form with a weight of 72 kilograms (11st 4lb).

In terms of his financial worth in the game, Transfermarkt currently pegs his market value at a respectable, yet somewhat unremarkable, £2.1m.

McCowan's journey in professional football saw its genesis at Ayr United in the Championship, Scotland in July 2016. His first season (2017 - 2018) might have provoked some to call it a humble beginning, with him making a solitary first team appearance in league matches.

A switch from Ayr United to Dundee in the Premiership, Scotland took place in July 2021. His stint with Dundee was relatively more successful, seeing him take to the pitch 129 times over four seasons, and notch up a tally of 23 goals in league matches.

Where he truly came into his own was during his tenure with Celtic. After transferring from Dundee for a rounded down sum of £1m in August 2024, McCowan's performances added a fresh dynamism to Celtic's game. In his first season (2024 - 2025), he marked his presence with six goals in 33 appearances. In the ongoing season (2025 - 2026) he continues to contribute with 21 first team appearances and a single goal so far.

Beyond the domestic league context, McCowan has proven his mettle in various cups and international competitions during his time with Celtic. This includes the League Cup 2025 - 2026 where he scored a goal in one start and two substitute appearances. In Celtic's European journey, he has a single appearance as a sub in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, and has started in the Europa League 2025 - 2026.

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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
Celtic
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
21
Starting
10
Substitute
11
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
3
Starting
1
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Europa League 2025 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
5
Utilisation
17%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
21
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
33
Goals
6
Team
Dundee
Dundee
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
3
Goals
2
Team
Dundee
Dundee
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
37
Goals
10
Team
Dundee
Dundee
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
30
Goals
7
Team
Dundee
Dundee
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
29
Goals
4
Team
Ayr United
Ayr United
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-

Transfers

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

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