Arne Engels, born 8th September 2003, hails from Belgium and stands tall as an esteemed midfielder who primarily assumes the position of a central midfielder within Celtic Football Club, appropriately donned with the iconic number 27 jersey. With a height of 6ft (1.84m) and a weight of 11st 2lb (71kg), his commanding stature is complemented by a remarkable skillset developed within the field. Despite his youth, his contributions have earned him a spot on the Belgium U21 national team.
Engels' growing career and comprehensive abilities have secured him a market value roughly around £8.5 million, as highlighted by Transfermarkt.
Upon reflecting on his professional development, Engels embarked on his football journey in July 2015 at Club NXT in Belgium's Challenger Pro League as a trainee. Nonetheless, an opportunity to enhance his path came in January 2023 when he was transferred to Augsburg in Germany's Bundesliga, a transition that came with an estimated price tag of about £100k. During his debut 2022/2023 season at Augsburg, Engels managed to step into the first team, making 18 league appearances. His momentum carried on into the season 2023/2024, where he took the field 32 times and netted three times in league matches. His final season at Augsburg (2024/2025) saw a slight downturn, with Engels making a sole appearance in league matches.
In August 2024, Engels swapped Germany for Scotland, signing for Celtic in the Premiership with a transfer fee of around £11 million. In what would prove to be a fruitful decision, his first season (2024/2025) with Celtic saw Engels make 34 appearances in league matches, successfully scoring nine goals. The current season (2025/2026) has seen Engels solidify his place within the team, having made 21 appearances with four goals to his credit.
Apart from his regular assignment, Engels has partaken in other platforms representing Celtic: the League Cup 2025/2026 with three starts and one substitute appearance, the Champions League Qualifiers 2025/2026 with two substitute appearances, and the Europa League 2025/2026 with four starts and two substitute appearances. Certainly, Engels' game is a critical component in Celtic's success.
