Adam Idah, born on the 11th February 2001, hails from the Republic of Ireland. Currently aged 24, this forward has a primary position as a striker for Swansea City. With an impressive stature of 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m) and weighing 13 stone (83 kg), he commands the pitch wearing the number 33 jersey. Idah further enhances his football CV by representing the Republic of Ireland national team.
Idah's current market value is estimated at around £6m, as suggested by Transfermarkt.
His journey in professional football kicked off in July 2017, when he signed up as a trainee for Norwich City in England's Championship. During his debut season in 2019-2020 at Norwich City, Idah made a solid start with 12 first team appearances in league matches. In his tenure with the Canaries till the 2024-2025 season, he made several appearances and notched up goals each season - three in the 2020-2021 season, one in the 2021-2022, two in 2022-2023, six in 2023-2024, and batting off the 2024-2025 season with an appearance.
In February 2024, Idah headed north to the Premiership in Scotland, joining Celtic on loan. His time in the green and white hooped kit of Celtic was marked with an impressive goal tally. The 2013-2014 season saw him clock up 15 first team appearances and score eight goals. The next season was even more fruitful, with 35 appearances and a total of 13 goals. His current season at Celtic boasts two first team appearances thus far.
By July 2024, Idah switched flanks to rejoin Norwich City on completion of his loan term at Celtic. His performance in Norwich mimicked his debut season, with varied first team appearances and goals across seasons till 2024-2025. However, by August of the same year, he was en route back to Celtic, this time permanently, for a fee of around £8.5m.
Come September 2025, Idah ventured to Swansea City in the Championship, England, with the transfer fee not disclosed. Currently in the thick of the 2025-2026 season with Swansea City, his tally registers 17 first team appearances and two goals.
His prowess on field isn't just limited to club football. He's been a part of various international tournaments, including the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Swansea City. His international accolades for Republic of Ireland include scoring in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, and Nations League 2024 - 2025, attesting to his abilities both as a starter and as a substitute.
