Luke McCowan, a Scot born on the 9th of December 1997, currently aged 27, is a notable footballer who primarily plies his trade as a central attacking midfielder for Celtic. At a height of 5ft 9in (1.77m) and a weight of 11st 4lb (72kg), McCowan is an imposing presence in the heart of the park, and carries forward the celebrated tradition of the number 14 jersey at the club.
Regarded by many as a key figure within the club, his market value currently stands around £2.2m, as reported by Transfermarkt (source).
Making his footballing journey across various Scottish divisions, McCowan joined Ayr United in the Championship in Scotland in July 2016. While spending his debut season 2017-2018 largely on the fringes of the first team, he managed to register a solitary appearance in league matches.
An interesting chapter in McCowan's career unfolded when he transferred from Ayr United in the Championship to Dundee in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2021. Throughout his tenure at Dundee, McCowan was a staple in the first team, making a total of 129 league appearances and netting a commendable 23 goals over the course of his four seasons at the club.
In August 2024, McCowan made the significant move from Dundee to the venerated Celtic Football Club, for a reported fee of around £1m. In his inaugural season at Celtic (2024-2025), McCowan made an impressive 33 first team appearances and scored six crucial goals in league matches. Currently in the 2025-2026 season, his presence has been felt with seven appearances and a goal.
McCowan's fruitful stint at Celtic is also marked by significant performances in the club's cup runs. He participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, netting one goal in two appearances, and made several significant contributions in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with a goal to his name in five appearances. McCowan's performances have also seen him called up for the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, with one appearance as a substitute to date.
