Born on November 5th, 1986, Kasper Schmeichel has carved out a successful career as a goalkeeper. Today he represents Celtic Football Club, but his journey has been winding, spanning multiple clubs across the United Kingdom and Europe. He stands at 6ft 2in (1.89m) and weighs in at a sturdy 14st (89kg). Schmeichel proudly wears the number 1 jersey, reflective of his position between the posts. In addition to his club duties, Schmeichel has also adorned the colours of the Danish national team.
His current market value is estimated to be around £420k, as suggested by Transfermarkt.
Schmeichel's professional career began in England, training with and later representing Manchester City between 2004 and 2009. Following several loan stints with clubs lower down the English football pyramid, including Darlington, Bury, Cardiff City, and Coventry City, he permanently severed ties with Manchester City in August 2009. His destination was Notts County, in League Two, where he quickly established himself as a first-team regular during the 2009-2010 season.
He continued his journey up and down the English football ladder, joining Leeds United in July 2010. Despite a good run of form, marked by 37 first team appearances in his debut season, Schmeichel left Leeds after a single season. He moved to Leicester City in the Championship for a significant fee of about £1m.
Schmeichel truly found his groove at Leicester, making into triple digits in terms of first team appearances over several seasons. From 2011 to 2022, he was a major presence in Leicester's squad, rarely missing a match and becoming an integral part of the team's core.
His quest for new challenges took him to Nice in France's Ligue 1 in August 2022, before he moved again to Anderlecht in Belgium's Pro League in September 2023. His journeyman's career eventually led him north to Scottish Premiership side, Celtic, in July 2024.
Now in his second season with Celtic, Schmeichel has proven to be a reliable figure on the team sheet. During the 2024-2025 season, he made 32 appearances for the Hoops, while the current 2025-2026 season has seen him feature five times already.
In addition to his club commitments, Schmeichel has been a regular fixture for his national side, Denmark. He's been involved in several international tournaments and qualifiers, including the Scottish Cup 2024-2025, Euro 2024, Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024, and the current World Cup Qualifiers for Europe 2024-2026. Despite his advanced years, Schmeichel remains a cornerstone of both his club and national sides, continuing to make vital contributions on and off the pitch.
