Born in Scotland on 9 December 1997, Luke McCowan is a midfielder who currently straps on the number 14 jersey for Celtic, as a principal central attacking midfielder. McCowan's physical presence on the field is notable, standing at 1.77m (5ft 9in) tall and with a robust weight of 72kg (11st 4lb).
McCowan's worth in today's competitive football market is discernibly impressive. His current market value is pegged at approximately €1.50m (around £1.3m), as stated by Transfermarkt. His tenure at Celtic is secure, with his contract set to expire on 31 May 2027, assuring him of a good couple of years at the club.
Upon tracing McCowan's career trajectory, it is revealed that he started with Ayr United in Scotland’s Championship in July 2016, appearing once in the first team during the 2017-2018 season. A significant change took place in July 2021, when McCowan transferred to Dundee in the Premiership, marking his ascension to the ranks of top-tier Scottish football. His advancement was marked by increasing success, as is evident from his first team appearances and goal records. Over three successive seasons from 2021 to 2024, he featured in 96 matches and scored 21 goals for Dundee.
In August 2024, another shift occurred as McCowan moved from Dundee to Celtic for an approximate fee of £1m. In the current 2024-2025 season at his new home ground, McCowan has made 22 first team appearances, netting five goals. His active participation is also noted in Celtic's Scottish Cup 2024-2025 campaign, where he scored a goal across two appearances, and in the Champions League 2024-2025, where he came off the bench thrice.
Despite arriving at Celtic fairly recently, McCowan has set the ball rolling and continues to demonstrate his distinctive football prowess, further cementing his place in Celtic football history.
