Johnny Kenny, born on June 6th, 2003 (age 21), is an Irish-born forward currently playing as a striker for Celtic FC. Hailing from the Republic of Ireland, Kenny stands at 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighs in at 11st 2lb (71kg). Celtic fans will recognise him in his distinctive number 24 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Kenny's market value hovers around the region of €225k, which rounds up to approximately £190k in the British currency. His contract with the Hoops is set to run until May 31st, 2026, giving the lad 1 year and 1 month to continue proving his worth.
Kenny's professional career took off with Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division back in January 2020. During his debut season in 2021, he made an impressive 32 first team appearances and netted 11 goals in league matches. His talents caught Celtic's attention, subsequently transferring him from Sligo Rovers in January 2022 for a fee of approximately £140k.
His time at Celtic was short-lived as he was loaned out to Queen's Park, part of the Scottish Championship, in August 2022. Here he continued to garner valuable experience with 12 league appearances.
As January 2023 rolled around, Celtic made the decision to loan Kenny out yet again, this time to Shamrock Rovers back in the Republic of Ireland. The 2023 and 2024 seasons saw Kenny thrive with 30 and 29 appearances respectively, and a cumulative 18 league goals, making his mark as a promising striker.
Upon the completion of his loan, Kenny returned to Celtic in January 2025. Currently, in the 2024-2025 season, he has made five first-team appearances. Furthermore, Kenny made a substitute appearance in the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic, adding to his growing list of achievements.
Kenny's journey through these various clubs highlights his perseverance and determination to make his mark in professional football. It is evident that Celtic saw potential in this young forward, and with his contract set to run for a year longer, time will tell if he attains more accolades with the Hoops.
