Johnny Kenny, a diligent forward from the Republic of Ireland, was born on the verdant date of 6 June 2003, making him a sprightly 22 years of age. His physical prowess is of note, measuring at a height of 1.77m (5ft 9in) and a weight of 71 kg (11st 2lb). A natural striker, he now plies his trade for the Bolton Wanderers, parading the number 9 jersey. His talents have not gone unnoticed by his homeland; earning him caps for the Republic of Ireland national team.
His current market value is estimated to be around £510k, according to Transfermarkt.
Kenny's football journey took root at Sligo Rovers, a club in the Premier Division of Rep. Ireland in January 2020. His debut 2021 season was an eventful one, as he made his mark with 32 first team appearances and 11 goals in league matches.
His performances caught the attention of Celtic, and he swayed north of the border to play in the Scottish Premiership. The transfer, occurring in January 2022, cost the Scottish giants a modest sum of around £119k. His tenure at the club was somewhat fragmented, with loan spells interjected between periods of service for Celtic. Despite this, his 2024 - 2025 season saw him score one goal in eight appearances, and a subsequent return in the 2025 - 2026 season resulted in him bagging four goals from 15 matches.
Loan spells served to enhance Kenny's development, with stints at Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship and Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland. His time at Queen's Park in the 2022 - 2023 season comprised 12 first-team fixtures, whereas his tenure at Shamrock Rovers saw him rack up 30 and 29 appearances in the respective 2023 and 2024 seasons, scoring five and 13 goals in each.
In February 2026, Kenny embarked on a new journey, this time to Bolton Wanderers in England's League One, still on loan from Celtic. In his current season at the English club, he's clocked up 12 first team appearances, netting five goals in the process.
In a notable aside, Kenny has also dipped his toes in the international pool. He featured for the Republic of Ireland during the World Cup Qualifiers Europe between 2024 - 2026, making one appearance as a substitute.
In hindsight, Kenny's stint at Celtic wasn't abound with goals or pivotal moments, yet the narrative of his football journey has been necessarily stitched with the threads of his time at the club. Perhaps the Irishman’s legacy in the emerald green of Celtic will be his impact off the Parkhead pitch, as his loan experiences have illustrated the club's commitment to nurturing talent for the future of the game.
