Michel-Ange Balikwisha
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Michel-Ange Balikwisha

Michel-Ange Balikwisha of Celtic was born in Ghent, Belgium on 10 May 2001 (age 24).

Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Michel-Ange Balikwisha · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

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.

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Left Wing
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
LW
1.78m (5ft 10in)
Height
10
Squad Number
70kg (11st)
Weight
10 May 2001 (age 24)
Date of Birth
Ghent
Birthplace
Belgium 🇧🇪
Country of Birth
Celtic
Team
Belgium U21
National Team
£4m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Season stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
7
Starting
2
Substitute
5
Unused
14
Utilisation
33%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Belgium U21 🇧🇪
Africa CON 2025
Games
3
Starting
-
Substitute
3
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
-
Substitute
2
Unused
2
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Belgium U21 🇧🇪
World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
11
Utilisation
8%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Europa League 2025 - 2026
Games
4
Starting
-
Substitute
4
Unused
2
Utilisation
67%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
7
Goals
-
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
4
Goals
1
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
5
Goals
-
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
23
Goals
5
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
27
Goals
6
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
26
Goals
4
Team
Standard Liege
Standard Liege
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
26
Goals
7

Transfers

Team
Celtic
Celtic
28 August 2025
From
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Royal Antwerp
Royal Antwerp
4 July 2021
From
Standard Liege
Standard Liege
Type
Fee (£5.4m)
Team
Standard Liege
Standard Liege
1 July 2014
Type
Trainee

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