Sebastian Tounekti, born on the 13th of July 2002 in Norway, is a robust forward known for his exploits on the left wing for Celtic. At 5ft 7in (1.71m) tall and weighing 10st 3lb (65kg), he carries the number 23 jersey with distinction. Chemistry is crucial in the fluid forward line of the Hoops, and Tounekti seems to have adapted quickly to his new surroundings.
According to Transfermarkt, his market value lies around £3.4m - a significant sum and a testament to his talent and potential.
Tounekti began his football journey in the Norwegian 2. Divisjon with Tromsdalen. After demonstrating his potential, he moved to Bodo Glimt in the Eliteserien in March 2020 for an undisclosed fee. Here, he made his first steps in top-flight football - stringing together 9 first team appearances and notching his first goal in the 2020 season. His subsequent season was more subdued, featuring only 5 times for the first team.
In August 2021, Tounekti was loaned to the Eredivisie, specifically to FC Groningen. This stint was short-lived, and he returned to Bodo Glimt a year later. However, this was followed by a swift transfer to another Eliteserien team, Haugesund, for an undisclosed fee. In the following three seasons, Tounekti continued his development, showed consistency, making 41 appearances and scoring 4 goals in that time.
In February 2025, a huge milestone was reached when he transferred to Hammarby IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan for around £1m. In his debut season in Sweden, Tounekti managed to net twice in 21 showings.
Significantly, in September 2025, he arrived on Scottish shores. Celtic FC, a club with a deep-seated history and colossal fan base, acquired his services for an undisclosed fee. And what a start he's had. The current 2025-26 season has seen him feature eight times, claiming a solitary goal.
Tounekti has also represented Celtic in the 2025-26 League Cup, scoring on one occasion in two starts. Furthermore, he has had the privilege of representing Celtic in the Europa League 2025-26, starting four matches and stepping off the bench once.
Overall, Sebastian Tounekti's rising trajectory points towards a fruitful career at Celtic. The Celtic faithful will surely be keeping a keen eye on his growth and contributions in the future.
