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 £1.5m, 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

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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
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 0-0 Celtic
8 Mar 2026 (A)
Mins: 41
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: 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
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: -
Goals: -

Team: Lorient
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 15
Goals: -

Team: Lorient
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 30
Goals: 3

Team: Young Boys Bern
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games: 16
Goals: 2

Team: Lorient
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 7
Goals: -

Team: Bodo Glimt
Season 2023
Country: Norway 🇳🇴
Games: 12
Goals: 3

Team: Bodo Glimt
Season 2022
Country: Norway 🇳🇴
Games: 26
Goals: 2

Team: 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
2 February 2026
From: Lorient
Type: Loan

Team: Lorient
1 July 2025
Type: Signed

Team: Lorient
1 June 2024
From: Young Boys Bern
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Young Boys Bern
20 January 2024
From: Lorient
Type: Loan

Team: Lorient
1 July 2023
From: Bodo Glimt
Type: Fee (£5.5m)

Team: Bodo Glimt
2 August 2021
From: 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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🔗 External links

Joel Mvuka on Transfermarkt