Arne Engels, born on 8 September 2003 and hailing from Belgium, is a 21-year-old midfielder who operates primarily in a central role for Celtic. Standing at a height of 6 ft (1.84m) and weighing in at 11st 2lb (71kg), Engels cuts an imposing figure on the football pitch. Donning the number 27 jersey, Engels has also had the honour of representing his homeland, Belgium, on the national stage.
According to Transfermarkt, his market worth currently hovers around the £10m mark, a considerable price tag for a player of his talent. Engels' contract with Celtic is locked in place until 30 June 2028, and includes a remaining duration of 3 years and 3 months.
Engels began his football journey in the youth ranks of Club NXT in Belgium's Challenger Pro League in July 2015. A step up in his career followed in January 2023, when Engels transferred to Augsburg in the prestigious German Bundesliga for an estimated fee of around £100k. It was during this period that Engels began to display his true abilities as a midfielder; he played 18 games in his debut season, and followed it up with 32 appearances and 3 goals in the subsequent season.
Celtic managed to capture Engels' signature in August 2024, after a transfer from Augsburg that cost around £11m. Engels' current season (2024-2025) with Celtic has seen him make 30 first team appearances and find the back of the net an impressive 9 times.
During this season, Engels took part in the League Cup and Scottish Cup for Celtic, gaining 1 start and 2 substitute appearances in the former, and 2 starts and 1 substitute appearance in the latter. Additionally, Engels played in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers for Belgium, where he impressively scored 2 goals in 6 games. Engels also tasted European football in the Champions League with Celtic, contributing with one goal across 9 games, with a balance of starts and substitute appearances.
