Adam Idah, born on 11 February 2001 in the Republic of Ireland, is a forward primarily playing as a striker for the esteemed football club Celtic. Standing at a height of 6 foot 2 inches (1.9 metres) and weighing 13 stone (83 kg), he's an imposing figure on the pitch. He proudly sports the number 9 jersey for the team.
In addition to his club commitments, Idah has represented his home country, the Republic of Ireland in international competition. Currently, he holds a market value of approximately £4.7 million, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic is set to run until 30 June 2029, with just over 4 years remaining at the time of writing.
Prior to his time at Celtic, Idah began his professional football journey as a trainee at Norwich City in the Championship in England, in July 2017. Over the course of subsequent seasons, between 2019 and 2025, he made 110 first team appearances, scoring 15 goals in league matches.
His spell at Celtic began in February 2024, initially as a loan transfer from Norwich City. Idah made a notable impact, scoring eight goals in a total of 15 appearances. Following the completion of his loan, he returned briefly to Norwich City before transferring permanently to Celtic for a fee of around £8.5 million in August 2024. Since his return, Idah has consistently contributed to the team, racking up another eight goals in 27 appearances during the current 2024-2025 season.
Throughout his career thus far, Idah has stepped up in influential competitions both at club and international level. In the 2024 - 2025 season League Cup for Celtic, he marked two goals in a total of four appearances, whilst he also showed his skills in the Scottish Cup in the same season, scoring one goal in two appearances. Notably, he represented the Republic of Ireland in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, contributing two goals in eight appearances, and in the Nations League 2024 - 2025, where he made his presence known with a goal in a total of four appearances. Finally, he took part in the illustrious Champions League in the 2024 - 2025 season for Celtic, where he scored an impressive three goals in ten appearances.
