Joel Mvuka
Celtic

Joel Mvuka

Joel Mvuka of Celtic was born on 12 November 2002 (age 23).

Joel Mvuka, born on 12 November 2002 (age 23), is a Norwegian right winger who joined Celtic from Lorient in February 2026. His current market value is around ÂŁ1.5m, according to Transfermarkt.

His most productive league season came in 2023 with Bodo Glimt, when he scored three goals in 12 appearances. In 2025-26, he made 15 league appearances on loan at Lorient, building enough momentum for Celtic to move for him midway through the campaign.

Mvuka has arrived at Celtic as a developing wide player rather than a finished article. His form this season has been strong and consistent, which gives the move a bit more substance than the usual mid-season punt.

📈 Key stats and insights

Joel Mvuka has made zero Premiership appearances for Celtic in 2025-2026
Joel Mvuka has played two Scottish Cup matches this season
Joel Mvuka averages a 6.68 season rating, with a 7.04 high and 6.32 low
Joel Mvuka joined Celtic on loan from Lorient on 2026-02-02
Joel Mvuka's market value is €2.00m
Last updated 13 May 2026. Send feedback

Joel Mvuka stats

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Right Wing
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Joel Mvuka
RW
1.73m (5ft 8in)
Height
32
Squad Number
65kg (10st 3lb)
Weight
12 November 2002 (age 23)
Date of Birth
Norway 🇳🇴
Country of Birth
Celtic
Team
£1.5m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
2
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Joel Mvuka has yet to feature in the Premiership for Celtic in 2025-2026, with zero appearances, zero starts and zero goals. His only recorded involvement is two Scottish Cup appearances, so the profile is still that of a peripheral right winger rather than an established league option.

🔥 Recent form

Last 2 appearances for Joel Mvuka.

Season average rating: 6.68

Match
Rangers
Rangers 0-0 Celtic
8 Mar 2026 (A)
Mins
41
Goals
-
Rating
-
Match
Dundee
Celtic 2-1 Dundee
7 Feb 2026 (H)
Mins
46
Goals
-
Rating
-

The available rating data is steady rather than standout: Mvuka averages 6.68, with a high of 7.04 and a low of 6.32. That narrow range suggests limited volatility, but also limited evidence of match-winning influence.

📋 Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
-
Goals
-
Team
Lorient
Lorient
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
15
Goals
-
Team
Lorient
Lorient
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
30
Goals
3
Team
Young Boys Bern
Young Boys Bern
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games
16
Goals
2
Team
Lorient
Lorient
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
7
Goals
-
Team
Bodo Glimt
Bodo Glimt
Season 2023
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
12
Goals
3
Team
Bodo Glimt
Bodo Glimt
Season 2022
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
26
Goals
2
Team
Bodo Glimt
Bodo Glimt
Season 2021
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
8
Goals
-

Mvuka's route has taken him from Bodo Glimt to Lorient, then through Young Boys Bern and Celtic on loan. The pattern points to a player who earned a significant move from Norway but has not yet settled into a clear long-term role, with recorded goal returns arriving in patches rather than as a sustained trend.

💰 Transfers

Team
Celtic
Celtic
2 February 2026
From
Lorient
Lorient
Type
Loan
Team
Lorient
Lorient
1 July 2025
Type
Signed
Team
Lorient
Lorient
1 June 2024
From
Young Boys Bern
Young Boys Bern
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Young Boys Bern
Young Boys Bern
20 January 2024
From
Lorient
Lorient
Type
Loan
Team
Lorient
Lorient
1 July 2023
From
Bodo Glimt
Bodo Glimt
Type
Fee (£5.5m)
Team
Bodo Glimt
Bodo Glimt
2 August 2021
From
Asane
Asane
Type
Undisclosed

The transfer history is dominated by Lorient: a 5,500,000 move from Bodo Glimt in 2023, a loan to Young Boys Bern in January 2024, a return in June 2024 and then a loan to Celtic in February 2026. That sequence suggests a player bought with upside but still being moved around to find minutes and a defined place in a squad.

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