Born on the 8th of September 2003, Arne Engels hails from Belgium and currently dons the jersey Number 27 for Celtic Football Club in the role of a central midfielder. Standing 6ft tall (1.84m) and weighing in at 11st 2lb (71kg), Engels has repeatedly proved himself to be an invaluable asset for the team and has represented his home country on an international level.
According to Transfermarkt, Engels's market worth is now estimated to be around £9.4m, a figure sure to have been boosted by his sterling performance at Celtic. His current contract with the club extends a further 3 years and 5 months, expected to culminate on 30th June, 2028. Source
Engels journey to Celtic was paved with continuous hard work and a series of pivotal transfers. His first breakthrough came in July 2015 when he received a trainee position at Club NXT in the Challenger Pro League, Belgium. However, his raw talent didn't go unnoticed for long. In January 2023, he transferred to Augsburg in the German Bundesliga league for a fee around £100k. During his two seasons there, Engels played in 51 league matches and made an impact by scoring three goals, hence drawing attention from other European Clubs.
His elevated performance and promise were enough to earn him a £11m transfer to Celtic in August 2024. He quickly made a name for himself at Celtic Park, making 26 first team appearances and scoring nine goals in the current 2024/2025 season alone. During his tenure at Celtic, Engels has not only grown as a player but also proven to be an invaluable asset for the Club.
Within the same season, Engels has also been a key participant in the League Cup for Celtic, with one start and two appearances as a substitute, as well as the Scottish Cup with one start and one appearance as a substitute. Additionally, he took part in UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers for Belgium, scoring two goals in six starts. This powerhouse midfielder also left his footprint in the 2024-2025 Champions League for Celtic, scoring one goal in nine starts and one appearance as a substitute.
