Born on 11th February 2001 in Republic of Ireland, Adam Idah is a gifted forward famed for his traits as a striker. Aged 24, Idah is currently positioned at Celtic, lavishing his talent with each play. Standing tall at a height of 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing 13st (83kg), this robust lad is a recognisable figure on the field as he dons the eminent number 9 jersey. Beyond the Celtic horizons, Adam Idah has also embellished his talent for his home country, having represented the Republic of Ireland's national football team.
Currently, this flourishing forward has been evaluated with a market value of £4.5 million, information corroborated by Transfermarkt. His reign at Celtic is secured until 30th June 2029, still commanding four more fruitful years in his contract.
Idah initiated his dynamic journey with Norwich City as a trainee in the Championship in England back in July 2017. His time at Norwich witnessed varied seasons filled with notable performances. He made his debut in the 2019-2020 season, participating in 12 league games. As his tenure lengthened, the subsequent seasons echoed his growing prowess, with his total of first team appearances amounting to 100, in which he successfully netted 15 goals for Norwich City.
February 2024 marked Idah's shift to Celtic, albeit on a loan. Despite the temporary arrangement, his performance stood out as he made an impact with his striking abilities, resulting in 15 first team appearances and eight acclaimed league goals. By the current season of 2024-2025, Idah’s contribution to Celtic was substantial, with 35 appearances and an impressive tally of 13 goals in league matches, which ensured an even more affluent display of his skills.
With the conclusion of his loan at Celtic, Adam returned to Norwich City in July 2024. However, his tryst with Celtic wasn’t finished. Upon his return to Norwich, he chose to switch paths and transferred permanently to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland in August 2024 for a fee that was approximately around £8.5 million. This return enriched Celtic's streak further, with Idah featuring in 35 matches and scoring thirteen goals in the ongoing season.
Aside from his club stints, Idah's touch shone bright in other competitions including scoring two goals in four appearances in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic, and two goals in four appearances in the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic. His international contributions also counted with two goals in eight appearances in the Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 for Republic of Ireland, one goal in four appearances in the Nations League 2024-2025 for Republic of Ireland, and three goals in ten appearances in the Champions League 2024-2025 for Celtic.
