Adam Idah, born on 11 February 2001 and hailing from the Republic of Ireland, dominates the forward line as a striker for Celtic. At 6ft 2in (1.9m) tall and weighing 13 stone (83kg), he's a force to be reckoned with on the pitch, his presence amplified by the number 9 jersey he dons. In addition to his duties at Celtic, Idah has also played for the Republic of Ireland national team.
Even in the turbulent world of football, you can put a price on talent and Idah's is currently estimated at approximately £5.5m, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic, which he signed with over 4 years left, is set to continue until 30 June 2029.
Idah's football journey began in earnest in July 2017, when he joined Norwich City in the Championship as a trainee. He made his first team appearances gradually over the years, starting with 12 in 2019-2020, then 17 in 2020-2021, scoring three times. He repeated the 17 appearances the following season, although only netting once. His time playing and scoring increased in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons, making 25 and 28 appearances respectively, and scoring twice and six times. The current 2024-2025 season sees Idah having made a single appearance for Norwich.
Idah's football narrative took a change of scenery in February 2024, when he swapped the Championship for the Scottish Premiership. He was loaned out to Celtic from Norwich City where he made an immediate impact, making 15 appearances and scoring eight goals in league matches within the 2023-2024 season. However, his stint at Celtic was cut short as he returned to Norwich City in July 2024.
His return to Norwich was fleeting though. In August 2024, Idah re-transferred to Celtic from Norwich City for a significant fee of around £8.5m. His performance at Celtic in the current 2024-2025 season has been fruitful, with 28 first team appearances and eight goals in league matches to his name.
Beyond his regular duties, Idah has shone in multiple events. In League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, he's scored two goals in one start and three appearances as a substitute, while the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 saw him find the net once in two substitute appearances. On the international front with the Republic of Ireland, he's participated in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 and Nations League 2024 - 2025, managing to score three times across them. Additionally, he's made waves in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, where he's scored three goals in three starts with seven appearances as a substitute.
