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Fullname: Jude Bonnar
aka: Jude Bonnar
Born: 17 November 2005
Birthplace: –
Signed: 29 December 2021 (professional terms from Celtic youth teams)
Left: –
Position: Midfielder,
Debut: Celtic 5-1 Aberdeen, SP, 25 Feb 2025
Squad No.: 59
Internationals: […]
International Caps: [TBC at end of career]
International Goals: [TBC at end of career]
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Honours with Celtic
(Honours are marked below in which the player has played in at least one of the matches in the campaign.)
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Jude Bonnar
https://www.celticfc.com/players/celtic-b/jude-bonnar/
Intially joining the Hoops Academy at the age of seven years old, Bonnar has worked his way through the ranks with the club.
After being spotted as youngster at Mill United Boys Club, the midfielder then went on to become a pupil at Celtic’s partner school, St Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch.
Bonnar signed his first professional contract with the Celts towards the end of 2021, and has risen through to become a member of the B Team this season.
As the 2023/24 campaign went on, Bonnar’s performances within the side grew stronger, offering versatility in the midfield and wide areas.
The midfielder has also showcased his ability in front of goal, scoring a number of impressive strikes, including during the 3-0 win over Rangers in the Glasgow Cup.
What Brendan Rodgers told Jude Bonnar before ‘dream’ Celtic debut in Aberdeen rout
Wed 26 February 2025 13:10
Mark Hendry
Brendan Rodgers watched his Celtic side maul Aberdeen last night.
The Hoops battered the Dons convincingly, 5-1, in Scottish Premiership action thanks to a Daizen Maeda brace and goals from Jota, Callum McGregor and Yang.
It was a comprehensive win for Celtic who took a 16-point lead at the summit of the division with Rangers still to play their game in hand away to Kilmarnock this evening.
Rodgers‘ side took their foot off the gas to an extent as the fixture wound down and that allowed the manager to make changes.
And one of those substitutions in particular was a personal milestone for young midfielder Jude Bonnar.
The 19-year-old replaced standout Arne Engels with around 10 minutes of the action to go and, at full-time, he described his cameo appearance as a “dream come true” and one he has been working towards since he joined the club as a kid.
And he explained how manager Rodgers’ words of wisdom resonated with him before he stepped out onto the pitch while thanking the Irishman for having the faith in him to make that walk.
“I’m just grateful the manager has trusted me enough to step on the pitch to play well.
“He just said enjoy it and make sure you’re focused, so just enjoy it.”
What Bonnar has said about breaking into Celtic first-team
Bonnar has been on the bench for the Hoops a number of times this season having played 20 times for the B team and chipped in with five goals in that space of time.
His first-team outing, though, proves his hard work has paid off.
That won’t end his efforts for more game time at Celtic Park with the big Bhoys, however, as he wants more experiences alongside the main squad who have shown him what it takes in recent times.
“It’s hard to put into words,” Bonnar told Celtic TV. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was wee. So just getting the call up and being able to come on is just class.
“It’s crazy, you know, training with them, being up recently every day, just seeing what they’re all about, and then being amongst it just makes you feel class.
“It just motivates me even more, especially training with them, the quality of them, being able to keep up. It’s just a good confidence boost.
“They were unreal, they don’t stop so it makes it easier coming on with the pace they’re playing at. It’s hard to break the other team down but it makes it easier with how good they’re playing.”
Bonnar is contracted to Celtic until 2026 so hopefully we do see more of the young man this season and beyond.
Rodgers, meanwhile, will be hoping he heeds the same advice the boss gave Daniel Cummings regarding having patience to break into his set-up.
Celtic debut delight for Jude Bonnar
https://www.celticfc.com/news/2025/february/26/celtic-debut-delight-for-jude-bonnar/
First Team
By Paul Cuddihy, Celtic View Editor
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26 Feb 2025, 10:43 am
On a night when Celtic beat Aberdeen 5-1 to go 16 points clear at the top of the Premiership table, Callum McGregor netted his 50th league goal for the club while Daizen Maeda scored his 25th goal of the season.
There were other notable milestones in the game – Alistair Johnston making his 100th appearance for the Hoops and Jude Bonnar making his first-team debut.
The 19-year-old midfielder, who has come through the Celtic Youth Academy, having been at the club since the age of seven, came on in the 80th minute of Tuesday night’s game to replace Man of the Match, Arne Engels.
And having been on the bench in recent game, the young Celt was delighted to step on to the pitch for his debut.
Speaking to Celtic TV after the game, Jude Bonnar said: “It’s hard to put into words. It’s something I’ve dreamt of since I was wee so just getting the call-up and being able to come on is just class!
“It motivates me even more, especially training with them and their quality, being able to keep up is a good confidence boost.
“They don’t stop and it makes it easier coming on because of the pace they’re playing at.
“I’m just grateful the manager’s trusted me enough to step on the pitch with the players. He just said to make sure I was focused, and then just enjoy it.”