Arne Engels, born on 8th September 2003 in Belgium, at 22 years of age, boasts an impressive career as a central midfielder for Celtic. He stands at 6ft (1.84m) and weighs in at 11st 2lb (71kg). He wears the number 27 jersey and not only represents Celtic, but has also made a name for himself on the Belgian U21 national team.
His market value stands around £15.5m, this information courtesy of Transfermarkt.
Engels' footballing journey kicked off in July 2015 when he joined Club NXT, a team in the Challenger Pro League in Belgium as a trainee. Engels didn't stay in Belgium for long, as in January 2023 he was transferred to Augsburg in the Bundesliga in Germany for a fee of around £100k.
During his stint at Augsburg, Engels' first season (2022 - 2023) saw him take to the field for 18 first team league matches. In his second season (2023 - 2024), he made a remarkable improvement, making 32 appearances and clocking in three goals. His third season (2024 - 2025) at Augsburg, however, only saw him feature in one league match.
Engels' journey took a turn towards the verdant fields of Scotland in August 2024 when he was signed by Celtic in the Premiership for a hefty fee of around £11m. His time at Celtic (2024 - 2025) has been indeed fruitful with 34 first team appearances and nine stunning goals. As we move further into the current season (2025 - 2026), Engels has already made 24 appearances and scored four goals.
Diverting from just the Premiership, Engels showcased his talent in the League Cup (2025 - 2026) for Celtic with three starts and one appearance as a substitute. In the Champions League Qualifiers (2025 - 2026) for Celtic, he had two appearances as a substitute. In the Europa League (2025 - 2026) for Celtic, he scored one goal within his six starts and added two more appearances as a substitute to his tally.
