Joel Mvuka, born on 12 November 2002 (age 23), is a Norwegian right winger who came through in Norway before moving into French football with Lorient. His most productive league season came in 2023 at Bodø/Glimt, where he scored three goals in 12 appearances, a useful development spell rather than the sort of statistical outburst that invites daft conclusions.
Lorient gave him Ligue 1 football, and in 2025-2026 he made 15 league appearances for the club without scoring. His form over the season was strong and consistent, even if the end product was limited. His market value is around £1.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
Mvuka joined Celtic from Lorient in February 2026. It was a move for a developing wide player with senior football already behind him in Norway and France, rather than a punt from nowhere.
His career to this point has been built steadily: Norway, a productive spell at Bodø/Glimt, Ligue 1 with Lorient, and then Celtic. He remains a winger with room to sharpen his final-third contribution.
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