Sebastian Tounekti, hailing from Norway and born on 13 July 2002, cuts a figure at 5 ft 7 in (1.71m) and 10st 3lb (65kg). The 23-year-old forward, primarily occupying the left wing, now dons the number 23 jersey for the high-flying Celtic Football Club. Beyond his club duty, this versatile player has also represented the Tunisia national team, proudly carrying his African heritage on the international stage.
A valued asset, Tounekti’s current market worth rounds up to approximately £5m, as determined by Transfermarkt.
Tounekti’s career trajectory saw him rising from the 2. Divisjon to the Eliteserien in Norwegian football. He moved from Tromsdalen to Bodo Glimt in March 2020 for an undisclosed fee. His debut season with Bodo Glimt in 2020 resulted in nine first team appearances and a sole league goal. In the subsequent 2021 season, he made another five appearances for the club.
In August 2021, he ventured into Dutch football, transferring on loan to FC Groningen in the Eredivisie. The end of his loan term in June 2022 saw him return to Bodo Glimt, where he continued to secure regular first team appearances.
Tounekti moved again within Norwegian football in August 2022, this time transferring to Haugesund in the OBOS-ligaen for another undisclosed fee. He demonstrated consistent performance over the next three seasons, culminating in a remarkable 2024 season where he netted four goals from 29 appearances.
His impressive performances attracted Swedish attention, with Hammarby IF securing his services in February 2025 for a fee of around £1m. His debut season at Hammarby IF saw him making 21 appearances and scoring twice.
The most exciting chapter in Tounekti's career so far has been his move to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in September 2025 for an undisclosed fee. In his ongoing season with the Glasgow giants, he has already made 22 appearances and scored two crucial league goals. His journey from Norway to Scotland, via Netherlands and Sweden, culminates in his presence in the green and white of Celtic.
Besides his club career, Tounekti's international exposure includes the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 where he made three appearances for Tunisia, and the World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026, where he made two appearances. On the domestic cup front, he has been pivotal in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 and the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 campaigns for Celtic, netting a total of three goals. His performances in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 have been commendable as well, with eight starts and two substitute appearances to his name.
