Michel-Ange Balikwisha, born on May 10, 2001, is a Belgian national who commands the pitch as a forward for Celtic, often seen gallivanting down the left wing. Standing at 5ft 10in tall (1.78m) and weighing 11 stone (70kg), Balikwisha dons the number 10 jersey with pride. His footballing talents have seen him represent the Belgium Under 21s on the international scene.
The rate for Balikwisha's football prowess on the open market would be in the region of £4.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
Club-wise, Balikwisha first displayed his skills as a trainee at Standard Liege in the Belgian Pro League, commencing his journey with the club in July 2014. His debut season for the first team in the 2020 - 2021 campaign was a solid one, with the young left-wing forward making 26 appearances and netting seven goals in league football.
In July 2021, he transferred to fellow Pro League outfit, Royal Antwerp, signed for a hefty sum around £4.5m. Over his stay at Royal Antwerp, Balikwisha racked up a considerable number of appearances and netted a respectable tally of goals. In his final season, however, in 2024 - 2025, he saw fewer opportunities, only called to don the jersey five times.
Balikwisha embarked on a new journey further north in August 2025, this time with Scotland's Celtic, after a transfer deal, the details of which remain undisclosed. The current season at Celtic, 2025 - 2026, has seen the Belgian forward grace the pitch in league matches seven times.
Apart from his club performances, Balikwisha has also left his mark in various international and club competitions, featuring as a substitute for Belgium U21 in the 2025 Africa CON, coming off the bench in the 2025 - 2026 League Cup and Europa League for Celtic, and getting a match start in the 2025 - 2026 Scottish Cup for Celtic. Not to mention, his involvement in the 2024 - 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for Belgium U21 sans a single appearance.
