Johnny Kenny, an Irish-born forward was born on June 6, 2003, making him 22 years of age. Known for his striking abilities, he currently dons the number 9 jersey for League One club, Bolton Wanderers. He stands tall at about 5ft 9in (1.77m) and has a playing weight of around 11st 2lb (71kg). Alongside his club duties, Kenny has had the honour of representing his nation, the Republic of Ireland, on the international stage. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be a reasonable £509k.
Kenny's professional career launched in January 2020 with Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division. His debut season in 2021 was respectable; with 32 first team appearances under his belt, he netted 11 times in league matches.
In January 2022, Kenny made his move to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, a transfer procured for a modest sum of £119k. His time at Celtic was a time of development. With limited opportunities in his first season (2024 - 2025) but managing to score once in eight appearances, it wasn't until the following season that he began finding his footing. By current season (2025 - 2026), Kenny had made consequential improvements, scoring four goals in 15 appearances.
A series of loans followed his move to Celtic. In August 2022, he was loaned out to Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship, making 12 appearances. By January 2023, Kenny was on the move again. He traded the Scottish Highlands for the Irish Seas, transferring to Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland, on loan yet again. There, he made 30 first team appearances and scored five goals. His prolific form continued into the next season, netting 13 goals in 29 appearances.
In January 2025, Celtic decided to end his Irish escapade, bringing him back from Shamrock Rovers. Back in Scotland, Kenny continued to be a part of the first team, featuring in eight matches and scoring once. The 2025 - 2026 season saw a more prolific Kenny, scoring four times in 15 appearances.
However, in February 2026, he once again found himself on the move; this time south to England. Kenny was loaned out to League One Club, Bolton Wanderers. So far in the current season, he has displayed promising form with three goals in his first ten appearances.
Apart from club football, Kenny has also made a name for himself on the international stage. He was part of the Republic of Ireland squad in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, making one appearance as a substitute.
