Born on 9th December 1997, Luke McCowan is a native Scotsman known for his deft skills as a midfielder, who chiefly adopts the role of central attacking midfielder for the popular Scottish football establishment, Celtic. His physical dimensions of 5ft 9in (1.77m) in height and a weight of 11st 4lb (72kg) serve him well on the pitch. He can often be recognised wearing the number 14 jersey.
McCowan's current market value stands approximately at the £1.3m mark, according to Transfermarkt. The midfielder's contract with Celtic promises to keep the talented player with the club until the end of May 2027, with approximately 2years 5months left to run.
In July 2016, the Scotsman began his professional career with Ayr United in the Championship league of Scotland. However, it wasn't until the 2017-2018 season that he made his first team appearance in a league match. Following this, McCowan switched sides and started playing for Dundee in the Scottish Premiership in July 2021. Throughout his stint in Dundee spanning three seasons from 2021-2024, the midfielder made almost a hundred appearances and scored a commendable 21 goals in league matches. In the ongoing 2024-2025 season, McCowan already has three first team appearances, along with two goals to his name.
A major turning point in McCowan's career arrived in August 2024, when he transitioned from Dundee to Celtic for a fee of around £1m. The current 2024-2025 season at Celtic has seen the player making 19 first team appearances and scoring five goals in league matches. Adding to his accomplishments, McCowan also contributed to Celtic's performance in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 with two appearances as a substitute.
During his tenure at Celtic thus far, it's evident that McCowan continues to prove his value as a consistent performer. Despite his relatively short time with the club, his potential is undeniable and is proving himself worthy of the substantial transfer fee.
