Johnny Kenny, bestowed upon Earth on the 6th of June 2003, hails from the Emerald Isle, more formally known as the Republic of Ireland. He now, at 21 years of age, plies his trade at Celtic FC primarily as a forward, specialising in the role of striker. His physique is one of neither towering height nor diminutive stature, standing at around 5 feet 9 inches (1.77m in the metric realm) and he maintains a weight of around 11 stone 2 pounds (approximately 71kg).
Donning the number 24 jersey, Kenny's prowess on the football pitch is not judged merely by subjective eyes but also through objective numbers. His current market value teeters around the €225k mark, or in the realm of the British Isles, approximately £192k. This information is asserted by Transfermarkt, a reputable source in the modern footballing sphere. Kenny's current contract with Celtic is slated to expire on the 31st of May, 2026, providing him with some 1 year and 2 months of committed time remaining.
Having engraved his name into the roster of Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division in January 2020, Kenny debuted in the 2021 season. He proved his mettle with a notable tally of 11 goals across 32 first-team appearances in league matches alone. His performances turned heads north of the Irish Sea, drawing him to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership. The transfer, made official in January 2022, amounted to a fee of around £140k.
In his current season of 2024-2025 with Celtic, Kenny has made four first-team appearances, but it's worth noting his footballing journey wasn't a straight path. In August 2022 and January 2023, he ventured on loan first to Queen's Park in Scotland's Championship, then to Shamrock Rovers back on the Emerald Isle. Both tenures solidified his experience in the trade; at Queen's Park, he made 12 first-team appearances while at Shamrock Rovers, he achieved a commendable tally of 18 goals across 59 appearances in two seasons.
In January 2025, he returned from his productive loan spell at Shamrock Rovers, battling for his place back at Celtic. He graced the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 season with a solitary appearance as a substitute, calling for a more resolute determination to be a regular in Celtic's distinguished green and white stripes in the future.
