Surprise spotlight on Celtic’s newest internationalist Mika Baur

Celtic player Mika Baur made his senior debut for Germany on October 1, 2026, entering as a 78th-minute substitute in a Nations League match against Serbia. The appearance marked a historic milestone, with Baur becoming the 1,000th player to represent the German national team. He also became the first active Celtic player to earn a full cap for Germany.

Baur was selected by Germany manager Jurgen Klopp as part of a 40-man squad following his recent move to Celtic from Paderborn. Writer Joe McHugh notes that Baur now faces the task of securing his international spot amid Celtic's recent run of three consecutive defeats.