Originating from Scotland and born on the 9th of December, 1997, Luke McCowan is a name that has certainly become noteworthy in the realm of football. A midfielder by trade, McCowan primarily plies his footballing skills in the role of a central attacking midfielder for none other than Celtic Football Club. He stands at a sturdy 5ft 9in (1.77m), with his physical performance further bolstered by a weight of 11st 4lb (72kg). The number 14 jersey is the one he proudly wears when stepping out onto the football pitch.
As per Transfermarkt, McCowan's market worth is currently evaluated to be around a respectable £2m.
The promising path of McCowan's career found its roots in July 2016, when he joined Ayr United, a football team hailing from the Championship league in Scotland. During his inaugural 2017 - 2018 season with Ayr United, McCowan made a single first-team appearance in league matches.
By July of 2021, a pivotal progression took place in McCowan's career. He secured a transfer from Ayr United to Dundee, another promising team from the Premiership in Scotland. Over the three energetic seasons that McCowan spent with Dundee, he made a total of 99 first team appearances, showcasing his commendable skills by netting in 23 goals over these league matches. By the time 2024 - 2025 season began, he had already made his presence felt with two goals in just three matches.
August 2024 marked yet another milestone in McCowan's vibrant career. He made a significant switch from Dundee to Celtic, another celebrated team from the Premiership in Scotland. The transfer which was worth around an estimated £1m proved to be a turning point for McCowan. The 2024 - 2025 season with Celtic saw him making 33 first team appearances supplemented with six goals in league matches. In the ongoing season of 2025 - 2026 at Celtic, McCowan has already clocked up 22 first team appearances, concluding with a single goal in league matches.
McCowan's performance has been commendable in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, where he exhibited his prowess with a goal in one start and two appearances as a substitute. Further, in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026, he had a noteworthy start. His participation also extended to the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 wherein he managed to have one appearance as a substitute, and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 where he had one start.
With a career trajectory such as this, it is not surprising that McCowan is currently an integral part of Celtic Football Club, and no doubt, will continue to grace the football pitch with his commendable performances in the future.
