Luis Palma

Luis Palma, born amidst the tranquil coconut groves of Honduras on 17 January 2000, has twirled the globe of the beautiful game from his homeland to the sunlit terraces of the Greek Super League. With a notable two-season tenure at Celtic F.C., it seems right and proper to dwell a moment on this Honduran forward's career trajectory. Measuring a nimble 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing a solid 11st 2lb (71kg), Palma sets himself on the pitch primarily as a left winger, presently for Olympiacos. His influence on the field shines brightly from the back of the number 50 jersey. Before diving into the thicket of club transfers, one must acknowledge Palma's representation of his Honduran heritage on the national team, a deed that bears its own weight of honour. His journey starts in the League Teams of his native Honduras, where he played for Vida. In January 2022, he set his sights on the wider canvas of the Super League with a transfer to Aris FC in Greece, the financial details of which remain shrouded in the veil of undisclosed fees. His stint at Aris bore the fruit of accomplishment, with 11 appearances and two league goals in the 2021 - 2022 season, followed by an impressive 29 appearances and 11 league goals in 2022 - 2023. An enigmatic single league appearance marked his 2023 - 2024 run. In August 2023, Celtic F.C. appreciated the rising Latin talent on the Mediterranean isles and plucked him to Celtic Park for a fee of around £3.4m. In the stalwart green and white, Palma graced the Scottish Premiership for two fruitful seasons. His first season (2023 - 2024) saw him make 28 first team appearances and deflect the back of the net seven times in league matches. In the current season (2024 - 2025), conjuring the chilly northern wind, Palma has already sprinted across the pitch on eight occasions for first team appearances. However, the Greek gods of football perhaps played a part in his destiny, as Celtic to Olympiacos was the length of his journey in February 2025. This time, it was a mere rental agreement as a loan from his home club. In the cerulean and red colours of Olympiacos, Palma has made his mark in the 2024 - 2025 season with five first team appearances. No chronicle about this Honduras-born footballer can remain untouched without the mention of the Europa League. The 2024 - 2025 run for Olympiacos saw Palma fastening the football boots tight for one starting game and participating in another as a last-minute reinforcement. Such are the diverse experiences one can find in the mesmerising odyssey of Luis Palma.