Celtic big money signing makes first appearance as two other top team stars START for B team

A TRIO of Celtic first-team stars are turning out for the B TEAM tonight. The Hoops’ young guns are up against free-scoring Ross County in the KDM Evolution Trophy in a real tough test on the road. The Dingwall outfit…

By Alan Galindo · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:55 PM

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Joel van den Berg made his first Celtic appearance alongside Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo for the B team.
The trio played 72 minutes as Celtic B lost 2-0 against Ross County in the KDM Evolution Trophy.
Van den Berg joined Celtic from PSV Eindhoven in a £3.5 million permanent transfer during the summer.

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Celtic summer signing Joel van den Berg made his first playing appearance for the club alongside first-team players Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo in Celtic B's match against Ross County. The trio started the KDM Evolution Trophy fixture on November 3, 2026, with Celtic manager Martin O'Neill watching from the stands as Celtic B suffered a 2-0 defeat in Dingwall.

Van den Berg, who arrived from PSV Eindhoven in a £3.5 million transfer, gained match fitness following an injury layoff. Van den Berg, Mheuka, and Emenalo each featured for 72 minutes before being substituted together in the second half.

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