Johnny Kenny represents a well-celebrated character in the annals of Celtic history. Born in the Republic of Ireland on 6 June 2003, this 22-year-old footballer has made his mark as a forward, primarily playing as a striker for Celtic. At 1.77m (5ft 9in) tall and weighing 71kg (11st 2lb), his presence on the pitch is both formidable and defined. Further adding to his identity is the number 24 jersey he dons. Beyond Celtic, Kenny has earned caps representing the Republic of Ireland's national team.
Possessing a current market value of around £340k, a detail sourced from Transfermarkt, Kenny is recognised for his worth both on and off the pitch.
His professional journey began in January 2020 when Kenny joined Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division in Rep. Ireland. In his debut season (2021) he put up a stellar performance, making 32 first team appearances and scoring 11 goals in league matches. By January 2022, he saw a transition and transferred from Sligo Rovers to the grander pastures of Celtic, at a price of around £140k.
During his tenure at Celtic (season 2024 - 2025), Kenney showed incredible promise. He made eight first team appearances and scored on an occasion in league matches. His current performance hints at a bright future as he has already made two first team appearances and scored a goal in the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season.
In August of 2022, Kenny explored opportunities beyond Celtic. He was loaned to Queen's Park (Championship, Scotland) making 12 first team appearances for them in the following football season. His journey continued into January 2023, where he switched from Celtic to Shamrock Rovers (Ireland) on loan. During his stint there, Kenny played 30 first team matches and scored five goals in 2023, followed by 29 appearances and 13 goals the next season.
He returned to Celtic in January 2025, post his loan spell at Shamrock Rovers. Since his return, he has contributed to the team by making ten first team appearances and scoring two goals across two seasons. Adding accolades to his Celtic journey, he participated in both the League Cup (2025 - 2026) with one start, and Scottish Cup (2024 - 2025) making a couple of substitute appearances.
