Jeffrey Schlupp, born 23 December 1992 in Germany, at 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall and weighing 11 stone 4 lbs (approx 72kg), has made a significant impact on the Scottish scene, defending the green and white colours of Celtic Football Club as a left back. Schlupp, presently 32, dons the number 15 jersey and is a stalwart within the squad. His current market value, pegged around £5m (according to Transfermarkt), is testament to his prowess on the football field.
Schlupp initiated his career with Leicester City in the Premier League back in 2010, where he held a respectable tally of 21 appearances and scored a couple of handy strikes during his first season. The subsequent seasons saw him efficient and assured on the field, with notable contributions each season until a lean 2016-17 season where he made just four appearances.
During his time at Leicester, in March 2011, Schlupp dipped his toes in the football diaspora and gained more experience through a loan stint with Brentford. His efforts at Brentford were commendable as he hit the back of the net five times, in nine appearances. Post his loan term, Schlupp returned to Leicester City and continued his steady performances.
January 2017 marked a new chapter in Schlupp's career when he moved to Crystal Palace for a hefty fee of about £12m, where he subsequently featured in more first-team action and showed his knack for scoring goals. His tenure at Crystal Palace spanned about eight seasons, wherein seasons like 2018-2019 and 2021-2022, he managed to score four goals each.
A significant turn of events in February 2025 saw Schlupp ply his trade to Celtic. Although he has made just six first-team appearances, scoring a solitary goal for the Hoops, Schlupp has positively contributed to the club. His participation in the Scottish Cup 2024-25 for Celtic, with two starts, plus a start in the Champions League 2024-25 signifies his commitment to Celtic, hence gaining the admiration of the Parkhead faithful.
As his Celtic contract inches closer to an end in May 2025, the technically adept German footballer still has time to leave his mark. Here's to hoping he continues to break through the defences with the kind of resolve and rigour he is famed for, adding more glory to the illustrious history of Celtic Football Club.
