Philip Otele, born in Nigeria on 15 April 1999, is a 26-year-old footballer who plays in the forward position, with a primary preference to the right wing. He is currently playing for Basel, a leading club in Switzerland. Otele stands at 6 feet (1.85m) and maintains a sturdy body weight of 12st 8lb (80kg). As per the tradition of the theatre of football, numbers talk and Otele dons the prestigious number 7 jersey.
As Transfermarkt reports, Otele currently commands a market value in the region of £4.5m.
Otele's talents first shone in the 2024 - 2025 season when he made his debut for Basel. In just 18 first team outings, he managed to find the back of the net on nine occasions. Following this fruitful season, his contribution in the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season involved notching four goals from 19 appearances, a testament to his abilities and commitment.
In addition to his league exploits, Otele also held the flag for Basel in European Club Competitions. He was an instrumental figure in Basel's campaign during the 2025 - 2026 Champions League Qualifiers where he started two matches. He later braced himself for the rigorous Europa League 2025 - 2026, a stage where he left his mark by adding two goals from a total of six appearances, split between starts and substitute showcases.
Though Otele is not a Celtic alumni, and so this report doesn't include an exhaustive exploration of his playing years, it's worth noting that his playing style, exemplified through his prolific statistics, would have complemented the traditional Celtic attacking approach, one driven by speed and flair on the flanks.
