Adam Idah was born in the Republic of Ireland on the 11th of February, 2001. This places him at 23 years of age. The lad primarily plays as a striker for Celtic and stands at 6ft 2in (1.9m) tall. Weighing in at 13st (83kg), he's a forward presence on the field. He dons the number 9 jersey for Celtic and simultaneously represents the Republic of Ireland's national team. We can't help but consider his impressive current market value of approximately £4.2m. We have Transfermarkt to thank for the figure. Young Idah is contracted to Celtic until 30th of June, 2029, providing a considerable 4 years and 6 months of service to the club.
Idah started his professional career as a trainee at Norwich City in England's Championship, joining them in July 2017. In his debut season of 2019-2020, he made 12 appearances for Norwich, then 17 in each of the following two seasons, scoring three and then one goal respectively. He made 25 appearances for Norwich in the 2022-2023 season, and 28 in the 2023-2024 season, scoring two and six goals. With the opening of the current 2024-2025 season, he has made one appearance for them.
In February 2024, our lad was transferred from Norwich City to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, initially on a loan. He had a good first season with the Bhoys, making 15 appearances and scoring eight times. His impressive performances saw Celtic make his transfer a permanent one for a fee of around £8.5m, a price that to date, he's been living up to. So far, in the current 2024-2025 season, he has made 19 appearances and found the back of the net five times.
It has been no easy task donning the number 9 jersey so linked to Celtic legends of the past, but Idah has been wholly committed to making his mark. His strong physical presence, combined with his eye for goal make him an exciting prospect, and these qualities have made a significant impact on Celtic's recent performances in the League Cup, Euro Qualifiers, Nations League, and Champions League. As the young striker continues to grow and adapt in Hoops, the potential for a brilliant future is clear.
