Adam Idah, born on 11 February 2001, hails from the Republic of Ireland. Currently aged 24, he has successfully carved himself a spot as a forward for Celtic, primarily playing as a striker. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing in at around 13st (83kg), his robust physique has fostered his capabilities on the pitch. Idah dons the venerated number 9 jersey for Celtic and has also represented the Republic of Ireland national team.
The talented striker's market value is estimated to be around £4.2m according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic is valid until 30 June 2029, giving him another 4years 5months with the club.
Idah embarked upon his footballing career in England at Norwich City in the Championship, where he joined as a trainee in July 2017. Over the ensuing seasons till 2024, he made many first team appearances and scored quite a few goals, demonstrating his versatility and growing command of the game.
In February 2024, he temporarily left Norwich City and transferred to Celtic in the Premiership on loan. During his stint in Scotland during the 2023 - 2024 season, Idah made 15 first team appearances and bestowed eight goals upon his team. He then returned to Norwich City at the end of his loan spell in July 2024.
However, Idah's dalliance with Celtic was far from over. In August 2024, he permanently transferred from Norwich City back to Celtic, this time for a fee of around £8.5m. His performance at Celtic has thus far been commendable with reputable first-team appearances and consistent goals under his belt.
Adam Idah's impressive prowess extended beyond the league matches. He played for Celtic in the League Cup 2024 - 2025, scoring two goals over one start and three appearances as a substitute. He also made his mark in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 with one substitute appearance. Furthermore, he represented the Republic of Ireland in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, scoring two goals over eight appearances, as well as in the Nations League 2024 - 2025. Not one to be left out of the Champions League 2024 - 2025, he made ten appearances for Celtic, three of which were starts, and scored three goals.
