Arne Engels, a Belgian central midfielder of notable prowess, walked the earthly soil for the first time on the 8th of September, 2003. Towering at an impressive 6 feet (1.84m) and weighing 11 stone, 2 pounds (71kg), Engels dons the number 27 jersey for Celtic, a club renowned for its passionate acolytes and unparalleled history. Having also represented the Belgium Under-21 national team, his footballing journey is a testament to hard work and dedication.
As indicated by Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated to be around £8.5m.
In July 2015, Engels began his footballing journey at Club NXT in the Challenger Pro League in Belgium as a trainee, showcasing his innate talent and drive for the beautiful game. His performance and potential later propelled him to Augsburg in the Bundesliga, Germany's top professional football league. The transfer was completed in January 2023 for a fee roughly around £100k.
Embracing the challenges ahead, Engels featured 18 times in league matches in his debut season 2022-2023 for Augsburg. In the following season of 2023-2024, his influence became undeniable as he made 32 first team appearances and netted three goals. However, his game time was drastically reduced in the 2024-2025 season, with just one first team appearances.
Engels' path soon led him to the historic Celtic Football Club in the Scottish Premiership, joining the club in August 2024 for approximately £11m. Embracing the cherished hooped jersey, Engels made 34 first team appearances and impressively scored nine goals in the 2024-2025 season. Presently, in the 2025-2026 season – Engels has made 14 first team appearances and emblazoned his name on the score sheet twice.
In terms of cup competitions, Engels contributed to Celtic's 2025-2026 League Cup campaign with two starts and one appearance from the substitutes' bench. In the Champions League Qualifiers that same season, he was twice called upon from the bench. He also featured heavily in Celtic's Europa League run, starting four games and coming on as a substitute twice.
