Kelechi Iheanacho, hailing from Nigeria and born on the 3rd of October, 1996, making him 29 years of age, is a prolific forward for Celtic who mostly plies his trade as a striker. He stands at an impressive 6 feet (1.85m) and weighs 12 stone 12 lbs (82kg). He is easily recognisable on the pitch with his number 17 jersey.
At the present moment, his market value is estimated to be in the region of £3.5 million according to Transfermarkt.
Iheanacho embarked on his football journey in England in 2014, when he signed for the illustrious Manchester City playing in the Premier League. During his debut season in 2015/16, he featured in the first team 26 times, netting the ball eight times in league matches. The following season, he showed his worth in 20 fixtures, scoring four goals.
In a £25 million move in August 2017, Iheanacho switched allegiances to Leicester City, also of the Premier League. His time at the Foxes was also marked by success, making numerous appearances and scoring a total of 12 goals in the 2020/2021 season.
In a surprising move in July 2024, Iheanacho traded the English top tier for the Spanish LaLiga, signing for Sevilla. His time in Spain was quite brief as he only managed nine appearances throughout the season. A few months later, he would find himself back in England with Middlesbrough, this time on loan. He made 15 appearances, scoring only once during his short stint there.
Iheanacho returned to Sevilla when his loan ended in June 2025 but later joined a mystery club in September of that year, later revealed as Celtic, a heavyweight in the Scottish Premiership. His current season, 2025/2026, at Celtic sees him making his mark scoring twice in just four appearances.
Additionally, Iheanacho has made a significant impact in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Celtic, with two starts, and in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, scoring an important goal in two starts and two appearances as a substitute.
