Johnny Kenny, born 6th June 2003 in the Republic of Ireland, currently serves as a forward and chief striker for Celtic Football Club. Standing at a height of 1.77m (approx. 5ft 9in) and weighing in at 71kg (around 11st 2lb), this 22-year-old superstar dons the number 24 jersey with pride. Alongside his club duties, he also represents the Republic of Ireland as part of their national team.
Kenny's ability on the pitch hasn't gone unnoticed; he currently works with an estimated market value of around €600k, approximately £525k, as stated by Transfermarkt.
His football journey began with Sligo Rovers, a team in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division, which he joined in January 2020. Kenny proved his worth throughout his debut 2021 season at Sligo, with an impressive 32 first team appearances and 11 balls finding the back of the net in league matches.
His prowess saw him moving to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in January 2022, purchased for a fee of around £140k. Despite his short career at Celtic so far, namely spanning the 2024/2025 and current seasons, Kenny has made a notable contribution with 18 appearances and a total of five successful strikes on target in league matches.
Kenny also experienced the rigours of the Championship during a loan spell at Queen's Park in Scotland from August 2022 to January 2023. Here he put in a total of 12 first team appearances in league matches.
A subsequent loan took place in January 2023, sending him to Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division until January 2025. Kenny really came into his element during this period, tallying up 59 professional appearances and racking up an enviable 18 scoring strikes over two seasons.
On his return to Celtic at the beginning of 2025, Kenny went on to contribute positively to the club's league performance as mentioned earlier. His current season at Celtic includes notable performances in the League Cup, with a goal to his credit from a total of three appearances, including one as a substitute. He also made significant contributions in the Europa League and World Cup Qualifiers for Republic of Ireland during the 2024/2026 season, with a total of three appearances between the two competitions.
