Arne Engels
Celtic

Arne Engels

Arne Engels of Celtic was born on 8 September 2003 (age 21).

Arne Engels
Arne Engels · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

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.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 12 April 2025. Send feedback

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Arne Engels
CM
1.84m (6ft)
Height
27
Squad Number
71kg (11st 2lb)
Weight
8 September 2003 (age 21)
Date of Birth
Belgium 🇧🇪
Country of Birth
Celtic
Team
Belgium 🇧🇪
National Team
£10m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2028 (3y 3m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Premiership 2024 - 2025
Games
30
Starting
21
Substitute
9
Unused
3
Utilisation
91%
Goals
9
Yellows
2
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
League Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
3
Starting
1
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
3
Starting
2
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Belgium 🇧🇪
UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers 2024 - 2025
Games
6
Starting
6
Substitute
-
Unused
6
Utilisation
50%
Goals
2
Yellows
3
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
10
Starting
9
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
30
Goals
9
Team
Augsburg
Augsburg
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Augsburg
Augsburg
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
32
Goals
3
Team
Augsburg
Augsburg
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
18
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Celtic
Celtic
30 August 2024
From
Augsburg
Augsburg
Type
Fee (£11m)
Team
Augsburg
Augsburg
3 January 2023
From
Club NXT
Type
Fee (£100k)
Team
Club NXT
1 July 2015
Type
Trainee

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