Sebastian Tounekti, born on 13 July 2002 in Norway, is a 23-year-old forward who notably plays as a left winger for Celtic. He stands 5ft 7in tall (1.71m) and tips the scales at 10st 3lb (65kg), filling out the number 23 jersey for the club. Notably, Tounekti has also spent time representing the Tunisian national team.
Tounekti's skill and rising reputation have led him to amass an estimated market value of roughly £3.5m, according Transfermarkt.
Tounekti's journey to Celtic has been a winding one, beginning with a transfer from Tromsdalen in Norway's 2. Divisjon to Bodo Glimt in the Eliteserien in March 2020, for an undisclosed fee. His debut season saw him make nine appearances and score a single goal. The following season at Bodo Glimt was more subdued with Tounekti making only five first team appearances.
In August 2021, his journey took him to the Netherlands, borrowed by FC Groningen from Bodo Glimt. However, he returned to Bodo Glimt in June 2022 after the completion of his loan. Again showing promise, he scored one goal from nine first team appearances in the 2020 season, and made five appearances in the following season.
Yet another move beckoned in August 2022, this time to Haugesund in the OBOS-ligaen. Over the course of his time there, Tounekti made a name for himself across three seasons. He played a total of 41 matches and scored four goals. His performances caught the attention of Hammarby IF in the Allsvenskan, leading to a £1m transfer in February 2025. His stint in Sweden saw him make 21 appearances and net two goals.
However, it was his transfer to Celtic in September 2025 that marked the true high point of his career to date. His current season at Celtic, spanning 2025 - 2026, has seen Tounekti already make 19 appearances, scoring twice in league matches.
Beyond his club commitments, Tounekti has had a notable international career, featuring in the Africa CON 2025 for Tunisia, contributing one start and two substitute appearances. He has also participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 seasons for Celtic, scoring once in three starts, as well as the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 seasons for Celtic, adding two goals from two substitute appearances. His contribution extends to the World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026 for Tunisia and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, demonstrating his rising status in the global game.
