Born on the 6th of June, 2003, in the Republic of Ireland, Johnny Kenny is a forward who primarily plays as a striker for Celtic. Standing at a height of 5ft 9in (1.77m), and weighing 11st 2lb (71kg), he cuts an athletic figure on the pitch. He proudly wears the number 24 jersey for Celtic and has also displayed his talent on the international stage as a representative for the Republic of Ireland national team.
As of now, Kenny's current market value stands at roughly £340,000, as valued by the trusted source, Transfermarkt.
Johnny Kenny's career saw its first professional move in January 2020, when he joined Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division of Rep. Ireland. With a debut season that included 32 first team appearances and 11 goals, Kenny was off to a promising start.
Then, in January 2022, Celtic approached him with a transfer offer. Trading the Republic of Ireland for Scotland's Premiership, Kenny made the move for a fee of approximately £140,000. At Celtic, during the 2024 - 2025 season, Kenny made eight first team appearances and scored one goal. Currently, in the 2025 - 2026 season, he has already made nine appearances and scored four goals.
During his tenure with Celtic, Kenny was loaned to Queen's Park in Scotland's Championship in August 2022 where he made 12 first team appearances. Following another loan spell in January 2023 with Shamrock Rovers, back home in the Republic of Ireland, Kenny demonstrated prolific scoring ability, netting 18 goals over two seasons.
In January 2025, Kenny returned to Celtic. Despite being an intermittent contributor, he provided some spark in his appearances, most recently, scoring four goals in the current 2025 - 2026 season.
Johnny Kenny has also experienced cup action, featuring in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, where he scored one goal in two starts. Internationally, he made a singular appearance for the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026. Additionally, he represented Celtic in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 with one start and one appearance as a substitute.
Johnny Kenny's journey, from the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division to Scotland's Premiership, punctuated by loan stints and punctuated by frequent goals, encapsulates his drive and ambition. Celtic fans hope to see this young talent flourish further in the beloved green and white.
