Kasper Schmeichel, born on the 5th of November, 1986, is a Danish goalkeeper presently plying his trade at Celtic Football Club. Standing at 6ft 2in (1.89m) tall and weighing 14st (89kg), Schmeichel is a commanding figure between the sticks, renowned for his shot-stopping ability and composure on the ball.
Following his trainee spell at Manchester City beginning in November 2004, Schmeichel enjoyed spells at several clubs across England, Scotland, and abroad. According to Transfermarkt, his market value sits at a modest £675k. His contract with Celtic is due to expire on the 30th of June, 2025.
In a long and varied career, Schmeichel has made his mark in the Premier League, and enjoyed tenures at Manchester City, Bury, Coventry City and later Leicester City where he moved for a fee of around £1m in July 2011. His talent was not just restricted to English soil, with his exploits also noticed by clubs throughout Europe. This appetite for new challenges led him to play for Nice in France's Ligue 1, Anderlecht in Belgium's Pro League and finally Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
In his current 2024 - 2025 season at Celtic, Schmeichel has stood in goal for a total of 23 league matches, proving himself yet again as an established goalkeeper. In addition, he participated in international competitions including Euro 2024 for Denmark and Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic. Despite being into his late thirties, he still dons the number 1 jersey with pride and continues to demonstrate his timeless goalkeeping attributes.
Although his time at Celtic Football Club hasn't been long, Schmeichel has been a reliable addition to the squad, showcasing the vast experience and skillset he has accrued over his illustrious career. The Celtic Park faithful will be hoping he can continue to perform at this high level and contribute to the team's success for the remainder of his contract.
