Michel-Ange Balikwisha, born on the 10th of May 2001 in Belgium, plies his trade as a forward for Celtic Football Club. Primarily operating on the left wing, Balikwisha, now 24, brings a considerable presence to the field at a comfortable 5ft 10in (1.78m) with a sturdy build of 11st (70kg). This young talent proudly sports the number 10 jersey for Celtic, whilst also being recognised on the international stage representing the Belgian Under-21s.
As reported by Transfermarkt, Balikwisha's current market value sits at a comfortable £4m.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha first cut his teeth in professional football as a trainee at Standard Liege in the Pro League, Belgium, back in July 2014. His debut season in the year of 2020-21 was eventful with Balikwisha making 26 first-team appearances and bagging seven goals in league matches.
In July 2021, Balikwisha hopped across to another Belgian Pro League side - Royal Antwerp, in a deal that pocketed his previous club a tidy £5m. Whilst at Royal Antwerp, he had an eventful few seasons, always present in the first team, and maintaining a consistent contribution on the goals front.
In August 2025, Balikwisha made the move across the North Sea to join the ranks of Celtic FC in the Scottish Premiership. The deal was shrouded in secrecy with financial details kept hush. In his present season with Celtic, our Belgian stalwart has already made seven first-team appearances.
Outside the domestic arena, Balikwisha flies the Belgian flag in international competitions with a solid record, most notably contributing to the Belgian Under-21s in Africa CON 2025. He's also been earning his stripes at Celtic participating in the League Cup 2025-26 and the Europa League 2025-26.
