Kieran Tierney is no stranger to the crisp green pitch at Celtic Park, having adorned the Hoops on not one but two distinguished periods of his career. Born on June 5, 1997 in the heartlands of Scotland, Tierney first came into prominence as a steadfast defender for Celtic. At a height 5ft 10in tall (1.78m) and 11st 13lb (76kg) in weight, he held his ground on the left flank, doing justice to the coveted number 63 jersey. Gio his services, he clocked in an impressive number of appearances and scores for the Bhoys, establishing himself as a stalwart of the Scottish national team.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at about £7m. Originally joining Celtic in July 2005, Tierney made his first foray into the first team during the season 2014-2015, playing in two league matches. His appearances gradually increased over seasons, with a noteworthy performance in 2017-2018 where he netted three goals from 32 appearances. In the current season of 2025-2026, he made 23 first team appearances and scored three goals, underlining his consistent presence and contribution at Celtic.
Fate then took Tierney to Arsenal in England's Premier League, with transfer fee calculated around £25m in August 2019. While at Arsenal, he clocked in numerous appearances with a noteworthy season in 2020-2021 where he played in 27 matches. His journey through Arsenal included a loan tenure at Real Sociedad in Spain during the 2023-2024 season, where he put his defensive skills on broad display in 20 league matches. Post his loan spell; he returned to England, continuing his services for Arsenal before Celtic welcomed him back in July 2025.
With the Celtic threads back on, Tierney resumed his performance efforts for the Bhoys, clocking in appearances and goals alike. Apart from his main duties in the league, he also participated in various segments like League Cup 2025-2026 with three starts and one appearance as a substitute, European championships and qualifiers, contributing his skills and strategies and even scoring a goal for Scotland in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026.
Through transfers and returns, Tierney's career is a testament to his dedication and love for the game. His accomplishments highlight the indomitable spirit, and Celtic Park stands proud to have raised and welcomed back such a commendable talent.
