Johnny Kenny, a bonafide striker with a zeal for scoring, was born on 6 June 2003 in the Republic of Ireland. Standing at a respectable height of 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighing in at 11st 2lb (71kg), this current forward for Celtic has proven to be a formidable presence on the field, donning the number 24 jersey with pride. At present, Transfermarkt estimates Kenny's market value to be approximately £190k. His Celtic contract is rumoured to last until 31 May 2026, essentially granting him a tenure of 1 year and 1 month.
Prior to his time at Celtic, let's cast a glance at Kenny's journey through the beautiful game. His initial breakthrough came in January 2020 when he joined Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division in his native Republic of Ireland. Kenny showed great promise in his debut season in 2021, making a grand total of 32 first team appearances and netting 11 goals in league matches. His performance clearly caught the eye of Celtic, who transferred him from Sligo Rovers in January 2022 for a sum of around £118k.
Kenny's 2024 - 2025 season at Celtic, proved yet again his uncanny ability to seize opportunity. He made six significant appearances in league matches in Scotland, which however fell short of his impressive 11 goal record in Rep. Ireland.
However, Celtic made the decision to loan him out, first to Queen's Park in the Championship in Scotland in August 2022, where he appeared 12 times. This was followed by a loan to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division in Rep. Ireland in January 2023. His seasons at Shamrock Rovers in 2023 and 2024 displayed an upward trajectory in his game, with 30 and 29 appearances respectively, and a cumulative scoring spree of 18 goals in these league matches.
In January 2025, Kenny made his return to Celtic after the completion of his stint at Shamrock. Currently in the 2024 - 2025 season at Celtic, he has already made six appearances in league matches. His skills were further applied in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, where he made his mark with one appearance as a substitute, further establishing his worth in the Celtic squad.
