Kasper Schmeichel, born on 5 November 1986 in Denmark, is a goalkeeper, who currently sports the number 1 jersey for Celtic. Standing at 6ft 2in (1.89m) and weighing in at 14 stone (89kg), Schmeichel is an imposing presence between the sticks. Not just a club player, Kasper has been capped for his native Denmark at international level.
Schmeichel's transfer history traces an interesting path. Starting as a trainee at Manchester City in the Premier League in 2004, he gained early experience through various loan stints in the lower leagues and the Championship, including Darlington, Bury, and Falkirk in Scotland.
Between 2007 and 2008, Schmeichel had short loan stints at Cardiff City and Coventry City, both playing in the English Championship at that time. In 2009, Schmeichel departed from Manchester City to join Notts County in League Two, for an undisclosed fee.
In 2010, he moved to Championship side Leeds United where he enjoyed an extended run in the first team. Just a year later, he was on the move again, this time to Leicester City in the Premier League, secured for an approximated fee of £1m.
At Leicester City, Schmeichel forged a formidable career, making hundreds of appearances and playing a pivotal role in the club's domestic and European adventures. During his 11-year spell at Leicester, he featured regularly in the starting eleven, with impressive consistency on display season after season.
In 2022, Schmeichel made his first move overseas, transferring to Nice in Ligue 1, France's top tier of football, once again for an undisclosed fee. After a season at Nice, a move to Anderlecht in Belgium's Pro League signalled the next chapter in Kasper's career.
In July 2024, Celtic welcomed Schmeichel to the Premiership, marking his first stint in Scottish top-tier football. His present market value is estimated to be around £640k, according to Transfermarkt. Currently, he is contracted with Celtic until 30 June 2026.
Having made 30 first-team appearances in the ongoing 2024-2025 season with Celtic, Schmeichel displays no signs of slowing down, continuing to build on his already impressive career. In addition to these league appearances, his contributions extend to the 2024-2025 League Cup and the Scottish Cup for Celtic, Euro 2024 for Denmark, Euro Qualifiers between 2022 and 2024, Nations League 2024-2025, and the Champions League for Celtic.
