Johnny Kenny is an accomplished footballer who primarily plays as a forward for Celtic and dons the number 24 jersey. Born on 6th June 2003 in the Republic of Ireland, Kenny currently stands at 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighs 11st 2lb (71kg). Aside from club football, Kenny has also represented his country at the national level. His current market value is reported to be around €400k (£345k) according to Transfermarkt.
The young striker began his professional journey on the football field with Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland back in January 2020. He made a commendable debut in his 2021 season, marking his presence in 32 first team appearances and scoring 11 goals in league matches.
Kenny's performance piqued the interest of Celtic, leading to a transfer deal worth approximately £140k in January 2022. Despite limited appearances, Kenny made a lasting impact, scoring one goal in each of his eight appearances in the season 2024 - 2025 and the ongoing season 2025–2026.
Ever the traveller, Kenny found himself on loan at Queen's Park in the Championship in Scotland in August 2022. Again, the number of appearances remained restricted to 12. Kenny's journey took another turn in January 2023 when he transferred on loan to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division in Republic of Ireland. The two seasons at Shamrock Rovers witnessed Kenny in 59 league matches, with 18 goals to his credit.
January 2025 saw the end of the loan period, marking Kenny's return to Celtic. With Kenny's solid performance on return, consisting of one goal in 11 appearances so far, it appears Celtic's decision was well-founded. In addition to league matches, Kenny has also participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic with one start, and the Scottish Cup 2024 – 2025, making two appearances as a substitute.
