Born into this world on the 23rd day of December in 1992, German native Jeffrey Schlupp is no stranger to the realm of football. Predominantly occupying the role of a defender with a tendency to fill the boots of a left back, Schlupp currently plies his trade at Celtic. He cuts an imposing figure, standing at a height of 5ft 10in (1.78m), and weighing in at a solid 11st 4lb (72kg).
Market tides value his skillset at approximately £5 million, as reported by external source Transfermarkt. His days at Celtic are numbered, at least for the moment, with his contract due to expire on the 31st of May, 2025 – a mere four months away.
Schlupp's journey weaves itself back to July 2010, when he first entered the confines of Leicester City's Premier League quarters. Over a span of several seasons, he graced the pitch in 157 first team appearances and clocked 10 goals. In March 2011, his English journey witnessed a detour as he was dispatched on loan to Brentford, where he added five goals to his tally in just nine first team appearances.
Following the completion of his loan in July 2011, Schlupp returned to Leicester City and resumed his duties in England's Premier League. After rounding off his subsequent seasons with Leicester, Schlupp bid farewell to his long-time club in January 2017. A hefty fee of around £12m signalled his transfer to another English Premier League club - Crystal Palace.
His tenure at Crystal Palace saw Schlupp take stride in over 193 first team appearances and score a worthwhile 15 goals. However, come February 2025, Schlupp once again packed his bags. His destination this time? Scotland – to join Celtic in the nation's Premiership. Schlupp's Scottish stint is relatively fresh; nevertheless, he has already made his mark with an initial first team appearance.
Despite the transient nature of Schlupp's Celtic adventure, one can only speculate what the future holds for this reputable defender. For now, Celtic fans can bask in the presence of a player who brings along a wealth of experience from English football's top flight.
