Johnny Kenny, born 6 June 2003 (age 21), is a forward hailing from the Republic of Ireland who primarily plays as a striker for Celtic. Kenny stands at a height of 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighs 11st 2lb (71kg). He currently sports the number 24 jersey. Known for his agility and nimbleness on the field, Kenny made his notable first appearance in the world of professional football in January 2020.
According to Transfermarkt, Kenny's current estimated market value hovers around £197k. His contract with Celtic, which has 1 year and 3 months left to run, is set to expire on 31 May 2026—a fact that has stirred speculation about what his next steps might be.
In January 2020, Kenny began his professional career with Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland. During his debut season in 2021, he made 32 first team appearances and netted 11 goals in league matches, establishing himself as a promising young talent.
Kenny's talent didn't go unnoticed by scouts. In January 2022, he made a significant leap, transferring from Sligo Rovers to Celtic for a fee of around £123k. That same season saw Kenny make four first team appearances for Celtic, in spite of the challenges that come with adapting to a new team and playing style.
However, in August 2022, Celtic loaned Kenny out to Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship. There he made 12 first team appearances, all while adapting to the different pace and gameplay of another league. In January 2023, Kenny embarked on another loan spell, this time to Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland where he made 30 first team appearances and scored five goals.
During his time with Shamrock Rovers, Kenny's stellar performance continued to turn heads. The following 2024 season saw him increase his scoring tally to 13 goals over the course of 29 appearances, marking him out as a player of consistent quality. In January 2025, Kenny returned to Celtic upon completion of his loan, once again making four first team appearances in league matches that season.
Kenny also made his mark in Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, making a single appearance for Celtic as a substitute. On the whole, Kenny's career demonstrates an impressive trajectory for such a young player, and it will be fascinating to observe the heights his talent will take him.
