Born on 11 February 2001 in the Republic of Ireland, Adam Idah is a well-regarded football forward who pays his dues for Celtic as their primary striker. At 24 years of age, he stands tall at 1.9m (6ft 2in) and weighs in at a sturdy 83kg (13st). A conspicuous figure on the pitch, one could easily distinguish him owing to his number 9 jersey. In addition to his club duties, Idah has also frequently represented his national team, the Republic of Ireland.
At the current stage, his market value is estimated to be around €5.50m (£5m), according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic is set to continue until 30 June 2029, a good 4 years and 3 months remaining.
His career foundations were laid in July 2017 when he joined Norwich City as a trainee in the Championship in England. His debut season with Norwich City in 2019 - 2020 saw him making 12 appearances in top league matches. As seasons rolled by, his performance notably improved. By the time season 2023 - 2024 rolled around, Idah had made 28 first team appearances and scored six goals for Norwich City.
February 2024 marked a significant shift in his career when he moved on loan from Norwich City to Celtic. He clocked 15 first team appearances and scored eight goals in the Premiership. His remarkable performance carried over to the current 2024 - 2025 season at Celtic, where he has made 30 first team appearances and scored eight goals in league matches.
In July 2024, he returned from his loan at Celtic to Norwich City, only to transfer back to Celtic in August 2024, this time permanently for a hefty sum of around £8.5m.
The versatile player has also left his mark in an array of competitions, including the League Cup 2024 - 2025 (two goals in one start and three substitute appearances), the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 (two goals in one start and two substitute appearances), Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 (two goals in three starts and five substitute appearances), and Nations League 2024 - 2025, where he tallied one goal in one start and three substitute appearances for the Republic of Ireland. Further, he contributed three goals in three starts and seven appearances as a substitute for Celtic in the Champions League 2024 - 2025.
His luminous career at Celtic is significant to note. His first loan spell in early 2024 saw him courageously hit the ground running. He continued to galvanize the Bhoys’ frontline, notching up eight goals in 15 appearances, a feat mirrored in his ongoing season, rounding up an impressive 16 goals in 45 appearances. His emphatic performances won the favour of the Celtic hierarchy, thus prompting a permanent transfer in August 2024.
