Born on the 6th of June, 2003 in the Republic of Ireland, 22-year-old Johnny Kenny is a dedicated forward who operates primarily as a striker for Celtic. Standing at a compact 1.77 metres (5ft 9in), and weighing in at around 71 kg (11st 2lb), Kenny is known for his agility and quick movements on the pitch. He brings his skills to light prominently in the Celtic jersey number 24 and has previously represented his home nation on the international stage.
According to Transfermarkt, Kenny's current market value is pegged around €600k, or approximately £516k.
Tracing the timeline of Kenny's career begins with Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division of the Republic of Ireland. He joined the club in January 2020 and throughout the 2021 season, displayed his knack for the net by scoring 11 goals in 32 first team appearances.
In January 2022, Kenny made a leap towards Scotland, transferring from Sligo Rovers to Celtic for a fee in the region of £140k. His first two seasons at Celtic have been developmental. During the 2024 - 2025 season, Kenny scored one goal in eight first team appearances, showing signs of progress. In the current season, 2025 - 2026, he's found the back of the net four times in 12 matches.
During his stint at Celtic, Kenny experienced two separate loan transfers. The first was in August 2022 to Queen's Park in the Championship, where he clocked in 12 league matches. From there, he was loaned to Shamrock Rovers in his home nation, where he registered impressive stats with 18 goals across 59 first team appearances, played in the seasons of 2023 and 2024.
After his successful spell in the Premier Division of Republic of Ireland, Kenny was recalled back to Celtic in January 2025 where he continued to develop his skills and contribute to the team's success.
As a testament to his growth and versatility, Kenny has represented Celtic in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, with one goal in two starts and one appearance as a substitute. Additionally, he's made his marks in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 for the Republic of Ireland, as well as the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, totalling two appearances as a substitute in the latter.
