Nicolas Kuhn, hailing from Germany and born on the first day of the new millennium, currently dons the green and white hoops of Celtic Football Club. At the ripe age of 25, this forward often occupies the right wing and has significantly contributed to the team's prowess in the attacking third of the pitch. Standing at a height of 5ft 9in (1.76m) and weighing in at 10st 12lb (69kg), Kuhn is certainly a fleet-footed force to be reckoned with on the field. He proudly carries the weight of expectation that comes with the coveted number 10 jersey.
In the ever-fluctuating world of football finance, Transfermarkt places Kuhn's market value in the ballpark of £9m. A substantial sum, illustrating his importance to Celtic, where his contract is secured for another 4 years and 6 months, with an expiration date set for the summer of 2029.
Having kick-started his football journey joining RB Leipzig II in the Oberliga, Germany in 2015 as a trainee, Kuhn moved on to carve out his career in the Netherlands with Jong Ajax in January 2018, switching camps for a sum close to £1.8m. His debut season in 2017-2018 saw him make his mark in five first team league appearances. His appearances nearly quadrupled to 21 in the 2018-2019 season with two goals to his name. The following year recorded a slight drop in appearances to 17, but an increase in goal tally to three.
January 2020 marked a pivotal point where Kuhn returned to his homeland, Germany, however this time pulling on the kit of Bayern München II. The achievement of the subsequent two seasons was 37 first team league appearances in total, accompanied by six goals.
A loan transfer saw him play for Erzgebirge Aue in the 3. Liga, Germany, where he made 27 first team appearances and scored three goals during the 2021-2022 season. Soon after, in July 2022, Kuhn's career took him to Austria with Rapid Vienna, a club that he joined for a fee around the £450k mark. Whilst in Austria, Kuhn featured 36 times on the team sheet for 2 seasons, finding the back of the net five times.
The year 2024 marked a significant turning point in Kuhn's career when he crossed borders and joined our very own Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a transfer fee hovering around £3m. In his debut season (2023-2024), Celtic benefitted from his two goals in 14 appearances. Our current season (2024-2025), has already seen Kuhn impress with seven goals in 16 appearances. Moreover, Kuhn has made noteworthy contributions to other competitions, scoring five goals in four starts in the League Cup and two goals in six starts in the Champions League for Celtic.
Indeed, one can safely say that Nicolas Kuhn's journey so far has been one of persistence, determination, and an undeniable passion for the beautiful game.
