Kelechi Iheanacho, born on 3 October 1996 in Nigeria, is impressively standing at a height of 6ft (1.85m) and tipping the scales at 12st 12lb (82kg). As a forward, he has primarily been utilised as a striker during his current spell in Celtic, donning the number 17 jersey with pride.
According to an assessment by a respected online source, Transfermarkt, his present market value hovers around the sum of £3.2m.
Iheanacho first marked his territory in English football with Manchester City in the esteemed Premier League in January 2014. During his debut season (2015-2016) with the club, he made an imposing entry, netting eight goals from 26 appearances with the first team. The next season saw him continue this steadfast show of grit, contributing four goals across 20 first team appearances.
August of 2017 brought about an enticing change of scenery for Iheanacho, as he was transferred from Manchester City to another English team, Leicester City, for a substantial fee of approximately £25m. His journey with the Foxes spanned seven seasons, where his goal-scoring prowess dipped and rose intermittently, averaging around four to five goals per season across variable first team appearances. Notably, season 2020-2021 saw a surge in his performance as he netted 12 goals.
In July 2024, Iheanacho traded his Leicester City jersey for a Sevilla one in Spain's LaLiga. However, his stint with Sevilla was rather short-lived, with nine appearances in the 2024-2025 season.
Quite unexpectedly, February 2025 saw him loaned to Middlesbrough in the Championship in England. During this brief period, he graced the field 15 times and managed to score one goal. After his loan spell with Middlesbrough concluded, he returned to Sevilla again, where his lack of game time continued, with just nine first team appearances to his name.
Finally, in September 2025, this globe-trotting footballer found solace in Celtic. Here, at the heart of Scotland's Premiership, Iheanacho has made a promising start. Despite being a newcomer, he has already managed to make four first team appearances in the current 2025-2026 season, leaving his mark with two goals. His contribution doesn't end there, as he's also participated in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Celtic with two starts, and showcased his skills in the Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic, scoring one goal across two starts and two substitute appearances.
