Luke McCowan, born on the 9th of December 1997, and currently aged 27, is a proud Scot who has made a name for himself in the field of football. Best known for his role as a central attacking midfielder, McCowan is a key player for Celtic, donning the number 14 jersey on the pitch.
Standing at 5ft 9in (about 1.77m) tall and weighing 11st 4lb (approx. 72kg), this centre of the field marvel’s current market value is approximately £1.7 million, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic stretches comfortably ahead, due to expire on the 31st of May, 2027.
McCowan's career saw a significant leap in July 2016 when he joined Ayr United, playing in the Championship in Scotland. The 2017-2018 season at Ayr United marked his debut, where he made a single first team appearance in league matches. A significant shift in his career occurred in July 2021, when he made a move from Ayr United to Dundee, a team playing in the Premiership in Scotland. It is worth noting that in his inaugural season 2021 - 2022 at Dundee, he made an impressive 29 appearances, netting the ball four times. Furthermore, he only built upon this momentum in the following seasons, ending the 2023-2024 season with 37 appearances and a respectable 10 goal tally.
Then came August 2024, a significant milestone in McCowan's career, when he transferred from Dundee to Celtic for the tidy sum of around £1 million. Currently, in the 2024-2025 season at Celtic, McCowan has left an undeniable mark, scoring five goals in 27 first team appearances so far.
Not only has McCowan proven his worth in the Premiership, but he has also been a formidable participant in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, scoring one goal in his single start, along with two appearances as a substitute. Furthermore, he played in the highly prestigious Champions League 2024 -2025 for Celtic, making three appearances as a substitute.
