Born in Denmark on the 5th of November 1986, Kasper Schmeichel is a highly-regarded goalkeeper currently playing for Celtic Football Club. Standing at a sturdy 6ft 2in (1.89m), and weighing in at 14st (89kg), Schmeichel adorns the number 1 jersey and has had the privilege of representing his home nation of Denmark at an international level.
According to Transfermarkt, Schmeichel’s current market value approximates to £635k, testament to his enduring talent and reliability in the world of football. Notably, his contract with Celtic will be ongoing until 30th June 2026, stretching just over a year and five months from the present.
Schmeichel joined Manchester City as a trainee in November 2004, marking his inauguration to top-tier football. He later embarked on numerous loans, enhancing his skills at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City, and Coventry City across various English and Scottish leagues.
In what seemed to be a significant professional progression, Schmeichel transferred from Manchester City to Notts County in August 2009, albeit for an undisclosed fee. His noteworthy contributions to Notts County were underscored by his impressive 43 first team appearances during the 2009 - 2010 season.
In an onward journey through English football, Schmeichel has had stints at Leeds United and more notably, Leicester City, the latter scooping him up with a cool fee of almost £1m. Amidst ten fruitful seasons with Leicester, Schmeichel showcased his resilience and skill with consistent first-team appearances.
His career then took a continental turn, signing for French team Nice in August 2022 followed by a brief spell at Belgian outfit Anderlecht. The latter marked his final voyage before making his way to Scotland and joining the ranks of Celtic Football Club in July 2024.
As Celtic's shot-stopper for the current 2024 - 2025 season, Schmeichel has already made an impressive 26 first team appearances. His extensive participation spans numerous competitions including the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Euro 2024, Euro Qualifiers, Nations League and Champions League, adding more feathers to his already highly decorated cap.
