Born on the 9th of December 1997, Scottish footballer Luke McCowan is currently strutting his stuff in midfield for Celtic Football Club with the number 14 emblazoned on his jersey. Primarily taking up the role of a central attacking midfielder, he brings his skills to the table standing at 5 ft 9 in (1.77m) and weighing a solid 11 st 4 lb (72kg).
His worth in the transfer market is not to be sneezed at either. Holding a value of around £1.3m, as per the reputable source Transfermarkt, McCowan's contract with the Hoops is set to run until the 31st of May 2027, giving us plenty more seasons of his talents to admire.
But where did our young star cut his teeth, you may ask? McCowan first made his mark in the Championship with Ayr United, signing with them back in the summer of 2016. His first season on the books in 2017-2018 saw him make his debut appearance for the first team in league matches. Plenty more were destined to follow.
In 2021, McCowan was on the move again, this time transferring to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. Over the next three seasons, he firmly established his presence, making more than ninety appearances and clocking up more than twenty goals to his name. As if the step up from Championship to Premiership action wasn't enough, McCowan's career took another twist in August 2024 when he was snapped up by Celtic for around £1m.
Now locked into the rhythm of the current 2024-2025 season at Celtic, McCowan has already racked up seventeen first team appearances and netted three goals in league games. His skills have also been on display in the champions league, where he's made two appearances coming off the bench. It's early days for McCowan in his time with us here at Celtic, but his past exploits and current form suggest we've got ourselves a midfield gem who's definitely one to watch.
