Born on 11th February 2001, Adam Idah is a gifted forward hailing from the Republic of Ireland. Towering at 6ft 2in (1.9m), and carrying a formidable weight of 13st (83kg), Idah currently plays primarily as a striker for Celtic, adorning the prestigious number 9 jersey. His compelling performance on the field has earned him recognition and representation in the Republic of Ireland national team. A source of pride for Celtic, his market value is approximately £4.3m, as certified by Transfermarkt, and he remains contracted with Celtic until the 30th of June 2029.
Adam's strong journey in football commenced during July 2017 when he joined Norwich City, then competing in England's Championship as a trainee. His debut season was in 2019-2020 where he made 12 appearances for Norwich's first team in league matches. Over time, his football prowess developed, with his next seasons recording a steady rise in appearances and consistent goal scoring. Following a successful loan transfer to Celtic in February 2024, he made an impressive 15 first team league appearances, netting a rewarding total of eight goals. His performances for Celtic during his loan were so impressive that he later returned to Celtic on a permanent deal in August 2024 after his loan had concluded, for a noteworthy fee of around £8.5m.
A testament to his growing proficiency on the field, his current 2024 - 2025 season statistics at Celtic are reflective of his outstanding talent and determination, having made 12 first-team appearances and scoring five goals to this point in the season. Furthermore, Idah has consistently upheld his performance in numerous league competitions, delivering commendable performances during the League Cup 2024 - 2025, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, Nations League 2024 - 2025 and the Champions League 2024 - 2025.
Under Celtic's guidance, Adam Idah has harnessed his abilities and carved a place for himself among the rising talents in football, all the while instilling Celtic pride in his numerous appearances and notable performances. It's abundantly clear that Idah has a promising future ahead of him.
