Born on the 6th of June, 2003, Johnny Kenny is an Irish forward who primarily serves as a striker for Shamrock Rovers. Standing at 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighing 11st 2lb (71kg), he is a key figure in the attacking force of the team.
Before his stint at Shamrock Rovers, Kenny joined Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division of the Republic of Ireland in January 2020. His debut season in 2021 saw him make quite an impact with 32 first team appearances, netting 11 goals in league matches. His performance didn't go unnoticed, and with the turn of the year in 2022, Kenny made his move to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership for a fee around £140k.
While at Celtic, he was loaned out to Queen's Park in the Championship during August 2022. He had a rather modest stint, with 12 first team appearances in league matches for the season of 2022-2023. Continuing the pattern of his career, Kenny transferred again in January 2023, this time returning to the Republic of Ireland. He was to play for Shamrock Rovers, still on loan from Celtic.
In his season at Shamrock Rovers in 2023, he made 30 first team appearances and managed to score five goals in league matches. Notwithstanding his subsequent performance in the 2024 season where he played 29 times, impressively scoring 13 goals. His reputation as a promising striker is further underscored by his significant contribution in the Champions League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Shamrock Rovers, where he scored two goals in two starts. His roles were not only limited to starts; he also proved himself as a prime substitute with one appearance in the FAI Cup 2024 for Shamrock Rovers, and five goals across five starts in the Conference League 2024 - 2025.
While the world of football is fast paced and changing, Kenny's performance makes one thing certain- his potential and skill set him apart on the field.
