Kasper Schmeichel, a Danish-born goalkeeper, was born on the 5th of November 1986, making him now 38 years old. Currently playing for Celtic, he stands tall at 6ft 2in (1.89m) and weighs 14st (89kg). Schmeichel, who dons the number 1 jersey, has also represented his native country, Denmark, in international competitions. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value around £1.00m with his Celtic contract due to expire on 30th of June 2025.
Tracing back his football journey, Schmeichel started his professional career at Manchester City as a trainee in November 2004. During the 2007 - 2008 season, he made seven first-team appearances and one appearance in the following season. Schmeichel then went through a series of loan spells at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City, and Coventry City where he showcased his talents between 2006 to 2009.
Subsequently, he transferred from Manchester City to Notts County in 2009 for an undisclosed fee, making 43 first-team appearances in league matches during his debut season. Schmeichel then jumped the bandwagon to Leeds United in the Championship in England, in July 2010.
In what was possibly a pivotal moment in his career, Schmeichel transferred from Leeds United to Leicester City for around £1m in July 2011. During his substantial tenure at Leicester City, he made over 400 first-team league appearances across numerous seasons until 2022.
Following his stint in the Premier League, Schmeichel took a rather cosmopolitan route, transferring to Nice in the Ligue 1 in France in August 2022, again for an undisclosed fee. He then had a short spell at Anderlecht in the Pro League in Belgium, making 23 first-team appearances in just a single season. In July 2024, he finally made his move to Celtic, where he has made 11 first team appearances to date.
On the international front, Schmeichel's unwavering presence was seen in League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with three starts and in Euro 2024 for Denmark with four starts. His participation also extends to Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Denmark with ten starts, Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Denmark with four starts, and Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with four starts.
This extensive list of clubs and international representation demonstrates Schmeichel's vast experience and ability to adapt, staying at the top of his game for over 20 years. His arrival at Celtic brings not only his skills on the field but also his strong character and experience, attributes that will unequivocally boost the team.
