Kelechi Iheanacho, born on the 3rd of October 1996 in Nigeria, is a deft forward known for his striking prowess for Celtic. Standing 6 feet tall (approximately 1.85m) and weighing 12st 12lb (equivalent to 82kg), Iheanacho dons the number 17 jersey for the Hoops.
Valued at roughly €3.00m (£2.5m) according to Transfermarkt, Iheanacho has seen his fair share of success and traversed a variety of football atmospheres.
His journey began in January 2014, when he joined Manchester City in the English Premier League. Making an impressive debut in season 2015-16, Iheanacho saw 26 first team appearances and recorded eight goals in league matches. His influence waned slightly in the following 2016-17 season with 20 first team appearances and four league goals.
August 2017 saw Iheanacho transferring from Manchester City to Leicester City for roughly £25m. His time at Leicester was marked by a steady stream of appearances and a fluctuating goal tally.
In July 2024, Iheanacho left England's shores for Spain, joining Sevilla in La Liga. However, within less than a season, he was loaned out to Middlesbrough in England, contributing a single goal in 15 appearances. On completion of his loan in June 2025, he momentarily returned to Sevilla.
The next stage of Iheanacho's journey found him heading towards Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in September 2025. The current 2025-2026 season has seen him make eight-first team appearances and net three league goals.
His participation in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Celtic saw Iheanacho starting twice. He has also made his mark in the Scottish Cup 2025-2026, scoring twice in a single substitute appearance, and in the Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic, contributing a goal in his collective seven fixtures.
