Born in Denmark on 5 November 1986, Kasper Schmeichel is a well-respected goalkeeper for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 6ft 2in (1.89m) and weighing 14st (89kg), he sports the iconic number 1 jersey. Having also represented Denmark's national team, Schmeichel has an extensive international profile.
Schmeichel's current market value hovers approximately €750k (£640k, in a more familiar currency), his contract with Celtic stretching into the foreseeable future, only set to expire on 30 June 2026.
Schmeichel's football journey commenced in earnest in November 2004 with Manchester City, where he made a total of eight first team appearances from the 2007-2009 seasons. He was then loaned to several clubs, including Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City, and Coventry City, accumulating precious match experience and sharpening his skills on the field.
In August 2009, he transferred to Notts County, appearing 43 times in the first team during the season. His journey then took him to Leeds United in July 2010, where he made 37 first team appearances in the subsequent season.
The most pivotal move in Schmeichel's career came in July 2011 when he transferred to Leicester City for a fee of around £1m. His tenure with Leicester epitomised a time of rapid growth and accomplishment for Schmeichel, as he made an impressive number of first team appearances, totalling 449 across the 2011-2022 seasons. A testament to his talent and reliability in goal.
Riding on the strength of this prolific record, Schmeichel joined Nice in France's Ligue 1 in August 2022, shortly followed by a move to Anderlecht in the Belgium Pro League in September 2023. It was during July 2024 that Schmeichel finally made his way to Celtic, where he has made a significant impact on the team with 29 first team appearances in the current 2024-2025 season.
His footballing prowess hasn't been limited to only club-level football. Schmeichel has represented Celtic and Denmark in a host of tournaments, including the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Euro 2024, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, Nations League 2024 - 2025, and the Champions League. Undeniably, his skills have played a prolific part in Celtic and Denmark's campaigns across these competitions.
