Arne Engels, born on 8 September 2003, hails from Belgium. Now aged 22, he occupies the central midfielder role for the mighty Celtic Football Club, wearing the number 27 jersey. Engels stands 6ft tall (1.84m) and tips the scales at 11st 2lb (71kg). Besides making his mark at Celtic, he has also donned the colours of the Belgium U21s on the international stage.
The footballer's market value is estimated to be a handsome £15.5m, a figure cited by Transfermarkt.
Engels' football journey commenced in July 2015, when he was taken onboard as a trainee by Club NXT, competing in Belgium's Challenger Pro League. From the shores of Belgium, his career carried him to Germany, as Augsburg of the Bundesliga acquired his services in January 2023 for a fee proximately £100k. Whilst plying his trade in Germany between seasons 2022 - 2025, Engels appeared 51 times and netted three goals in league competitions.
Engels' career trajectory took a decisive turn in August 2024, when Celtic shelled out approximately £11m to secure his services for the Premiership. In the land of the Scots, Engels has truly come into his own. His inaugural season of 2024 - 2025 saw him featuring in 34 games, striking nine goals in the process. In the ongoing season of 2025 - 2026, Engels has already added 25 appearances and four goals to his Celtic resume.
Besides his contributions in the league, Engels has proven his mettle in various tournaments. In the 2025 - 2026 League Cup for Celtic, he started in three games and made one appearance as a substitute. Similarly, he put in a starting performance in the Scottish Cup for Celtic in the same season. In the Champions League Qualifiers that year, he was fielded twice as a substitute. His endeavour in the Europa League is particularly noteworthy, as he scored a goal across six starts and two substitute appearances.
Engels’ reputation as a utility player, coupled with his unyielding commitment on the pitch, has established him as a stronghold in Celtic's lineup, and he has served as a bedrock of solidity amidst the club's fluctuating fortunes. These factors, combined with his untapped potential, make it safe to assert that Arne Engels' time with Celtic has been marked by upward trajectory and unquenchable spirit.
