Michel-Ange Balikwisha, born on 10 May 2001 and now aged 24, hails from Belgium. This forward is primarily known for playing as a left winger, and possesses both an impressive stature standing 5ft 10in tall (1.78m) and a solid build at 11st (70kg). Balikwisha can be identified on the pitch by his number 10 jersey, a hallmark of his time at Celtic and a symbol of his position on the Belgium U21 national squad.
The bustling market value of Balikwisha currently stands around £3.5m, as marked by Transfermarkt.
Historically, Balikwisha's journey through professional football began earnestly in July 2014 when he was initiated as a trainee at Standard Liege, a club in Belgium's Pro League. His debut season at this club during 2020 - 2021 saw him making 26 first team appearances and scoring seven goals in league matches - certainly no easy feat for a fresh talent.
July 2021 marked a significant shift in Balikwisha's career as he transferred from Standard Liege to Royal Antwerp, another team in Belgium's Pro League. This move reportedly cost around £5.4m. His tenure at Royal Antwerp was notable. From the 2021 - 2022 season to 2024 - 2025 season, his goal-scoring prowess shone through, netting 16 goals across multiple seasons. By 2025 - 2026, his record stood at five first team appearances, with an additional goal under his belt.
Fast-forward to August 2025, and Balikwisha once again found himself on the move, this time transferring from Royal Antwerp to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership, again for an undisclosed fee. So far, during the 2025 - 2026 season at Celtic, Balikwisha has made seven first team appearances in league matches, showcasing his consistency and dependability on the field.
Off the field, Balikwisha has proven his mettle in various tournaments as well. His participation records include the Africa CON 2025 for Belgium U21 with three appearances as a substitute, League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic with two appearances as a substitute, Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic with one start, World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026 for Belgium U21 with one appearance as a substitute, and Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, where he made four appearances as a substitute.