Born on 5th June 1997, the Scottish defender Kieran Tierney has marked his name in the books of football history with his impulse on the field and his dedication to his game. Primarily playing as a left back, Tierney, at the age of 28, has not only represented Celtic but has also lifted the Scottish tartan with the national team.
Tierney, who stands at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighs around 11st 13lb (76kg), bears the jersey number 63. He initially joined Celtic as a trainee back in July 2005. He debuted for Celtic in the 2014 - 2015 season and made two appearances. Gradually harnessing his skills, Tierney appeared 23 times for Celtic in the 2015 - 2016 season and netted one goal. Further, he made 24 appearances and scored one goal in the 2016 - 2017 season, followed by an impressive performance in the 2017 - 2018 season where he made 32 appearances and scored three goals. The 2018 - 2019 season saw him back on the field making 21 appearances.
In August 2019, the proud Celt was transferred to Arsenal in the English Premier League for a fee of approximately £25m. Nevertheless, his heart still beats green and white, which is apparent as he returned to Celtic for the season 2025 - 2026, resuming his number 63 jersey and pursuing his love for the game. Throughout this current season, Tierney has made 14 appearances and scored three goals for Celtic.
However, his football journey was not limited to domestic leagues. Tierney had a fleeting stint in Spain's LaLiga, with Real Sociedad on loan in the 2023 - 2024 season, where he made 20 first team appearances.
According to Transfermarkt, Tierney's current market value stands roughly around £7m. His fame is attributed not only to his Scottish blood but his immense dedication to the game. Over the years, Tierney has represented Scotland in multiple fixtures including the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, the Euro 2024, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, and the Nations League 2024 - 2025. Furthermore, Tierney’s prowess was showcased during the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic.
His spirited performances and his legacy at Celtic continue to lend him a remarkable name in the footballing world, marking him as one of the most promising footballers Scotland has to offer.
