Arne Engels, a young Belgian born on the 8th of September, 2003, presently waves his magic in the midfield for Celtic Football Club. This 6ft (1.84m) tall powerhouse exudes a commanding presence in the middle of the park, and his 11st 2lb (71kg) frame bolsters his dominance on the pitch. His number 27 jersey has become a familiar sight on the field, not only for the Hoops but also for his Belgian national team.
Currently, Engels is valued at around a cool £10.5m, as stated by Transfermarkt. The Celtic faithful can rest assured that this gem isn’t going anywhere soon. Engels' contract isn't set to expire until the distant date of June 30, 2028 – providing much assurance for the green side of Glasgow.
Engels' football journey kick-started in July 2015 when Club NXT of the Belgian Challenger Pro League welcomed him as a trainee. Fast forward to January 2023, Engels had turned enough heads to be snapped up by Augsburg of the Bundesliga in Germany for approximately £100k. His debut season yielded 18 appearances for the first team, and the following 2023/2024 season saw him add further 32 outings and an encouraging three goals to his Bundesliga tally.
Then, in August 2024, the Scottish giants Celtic courted Engels away from Augsburg for a sum of £11m - a sound investment by their account. Since his transfer, Engels has hit the ground running. Currently in the 2024/2025 season with Celtic, the Belgian international has flaunted his talent and tenacity through his 30 first team appearances, punctuated with a commendable contribution of nine goals.
Where trophies are concerned, Engels has been an active participant in the Celtic's hunt for silverware. In the 2024/2025 run of the League Cup and the Scottish Cup, he has already represented Celtic in various capacities. He fought on the front lines in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers, marking his presence with two goals in six starts for Belgium. Furthermore, his European campaign with Celtic in the 2024/2025 Champions League has also been noteworthy, in which he has netted a goal.
Overall, a promising talent, Arne Engels is a significant asset to Celtic and continues to impress with each passing game.
