Johnny Kenny, a Republic of Ireland native born on 6 June 2003, has demonstrated his proficiency as a forward with a primary position as a striker for Celtic, a Premiership Club in Scotland. Standing at a formidable 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighing in at 11st 2lb (71kg), there's no mistaking his presence on the pitch. Currently, the number 24 jersey is what marks his identity. His talent and skill have further been recognised at an international level, as he has also represented his home country's national team.
The determined footballer's current market value stands around €400k, a figure credited to his impressive performance and immense potential. His value has been highlighted by Transfermarkt, a reliable source for such data.
As a young professional, Kenny joined Sligo Rovers, a Premier Division Club in his home country in January 2020. His debut season in 2021 saw his prowess developing as he made 32 first team appearances, during which he scored 11 goals in league matches. The January of 2022 marked his transfer from the Irish club to Celtic. Entering Scotland with a transfer fee of approximately £140k, Kenny continued to command attention by making eight first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches during the 2024-2025 season. The following season, he matched his previous appearance count, and upped his game by quadrupling his score.
In August of 2022, Kenny was loaned to Queen's Park, a Championship club in Scotland, where he made 12 first team appearances in league matches. The January of 2023 saw him transferring to another loan. This time it was to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division, back in his homeland. Impressively, over two seasons here, he made a total of 59 first team appearances, with an impressive tally of 18 goals in league matches. A testament to his growing skill and performance.
His loan completed in January 2025, Kenny returned to Celtic. Here, he matched his previous season's first-team appearances and scored one goal in league matches. The ongoing season shows him at eight first team appearances, with a promising four goals already in his name. Notably, the League Cup 2025-2026 season saw him scoring one goal in two starts for Celtic, while in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026, he represented the Republic of Ireland with one appearance as a substitute. Furthermore, the Europa League 2025-2026 saw him make one start and one appearance as a substitute for Celtic.
