Born on 11 February 2001, Adam Idah is a mature and driven 23-year-old forward who primarily serves as a striker for Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland. Hailing from the Republic of Ireland, he stands at an impressive 6'2" (1.9m) and weighs a sturdy 83kg (13st), both girth and length enhancing his prowess on the pitch. Adorning the renowned number 9 jersey, Idah has also showcased his skill for the Republic of Ireland national team.
Representing substantial potential, Idah's current market value totals approximately £4.5m, according to Transfermarkt. With his Celtic contract set to expire on 30 June 2029, he is surrounded by approximately 4 years and 7 months of exciting opportunities to showcase his abilities further.
Idah's professional journey took off back in July 2017 when he joined Norwich City in the Championship in England as a trainee. Over the next few seasons, he honed his abilities, recording sporadic appearances and rewards for his efforts with several goals.
It was in early 2024 that Idah was loaned from Norwich City to Celtic. His tenure in Scotland proved fruitful, with the young player recording an impressive 15 first team appearances and netting eight goals within the season. After a brief return to Norwich City upon the completion of his loan, he was officially transferred to Celtic in August 2024 for a sum of around £8.5m. Back in his green and white hoops, Idah has continued to bolster the team's forward line, racking up 14 first team appearances and securing five goals in the present season.
Beyond his Premiership contributions, Idah has also marked his presence in several esteemed tournaments. He participated in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for the Republic of Ireland, Nations League 2024 - 2025 for the Republic of Ireland, and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic. A total of two goals in four starts and eight appearances as a substitute across these competitions adds a feather to his accomplished cap.
