Arne Engels, born on the 8th of September 2003, hails from the lands of Belgium. Now at the age of 22, this midfielder finds his sanctuary in the very heart of the pitch. He stands 6 feet tall (1.84m) and maintains a fit 11st 2lb (71kg) physique. His skill set and physical attributes allowed him to comfortably don the number 27 jersey for Celtic, a prestigious accolade for him and his football journey thus far. No stranger to the international stage, Engels has brought his substantial midfield talents to the Belgium U21 national team. His impeccable footballing acumen currently values him at around £8.5m, as indicated by the esteemed Transfermarkt.
Cutting his teeth in the competitive world of football, Engels entered the Challenger Pro League in Belgium as a trainee for Club NXT come July 2015. During the window of January 2023, Engels saw a transition. He was transferred from Club NXT to the Bundesliga side, Augsburg in Germany, for a rounded sum of £100k. His debut season in Augsburg saw him make a respectable 18 first-team league appearances. For the next season (2023 - 2024), Engels' presence was well-noted. Gracing the football pitch 32 times, he also pot-shot 3 goals. However, the 2024-2025 season saw him featuring only once in the first team league matches.
In a twist of fate and skill, August 2024 saw Engels transferred from Augsburg in Germany to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, at a sum of approximately £11m. Making waves in his first season at Celtic (2024-2025), Engels made 34 first-team appearances and etched his name onto the scoresheet nine times in league matches. Currently, in the 2025 - 2026 season, Engels graces the green and white with 24 first-team appearances, alongside four goals.
Engels' role in the grander games is notable too. He played for Celtic in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, with three starts and one stint as a substitute. The Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 saw Engels coming off the bench twice, providing much-needed reinforcement to Celtic. Moreover, in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, Engels took charge in six starts and two appearances as a substitute, even managing to sneak a goal into the back of the net.
