Mika Joel Baur (born 9 July 2004) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Celtic and the Germany national team.
Club career
SC Paderborn On 13 June 2024, Baur signed with 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn. Over two seasons with the club, he 44 appearances and scored four goals.
Loan to Dynamo Dresden On 17 January 2025, Baur was loaned to 3. Liga side Dynamo Dresden until the end of the 2024–25 season, scoring one goal across 18 appearances.
Celtic On 13 August 2026, Baur signed a four-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Celtic for an undisclosed fee. Baur made his debut on 15 August 2026, appearing as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup.
International career Baur is a German youth international, having represented the U18, U19, U20 and U21 teams.
In September 2026, he was one of players who were called up with the Germany national team by head coach Jürgen Klopp for the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League matches against Netherlands, Greece, Serbia and Greece between 24 September and 4 October 2026.
Personal life Baur was born in Germany to German and Malagasy roots. Baur is the son of the German handball player Markus Baur.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSC Freiburg II2021–223. Liga101–––1012022–233. Liga213–––2132023–243. Liga301–––301Total615–––615SC Paderborn II2024–25Regionalliga West22–––22SC Paderborn2024–252. Bundesliga6020––802025–262. Bundesliga33420–10364Total39440–10444Dynamo Dresden (loan)2024–253. Liga181–––181Celtic2026–27Scottish Premiership51003120102Career total1251340313013514
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearGoalsGermany202620Total20
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