Kasper Schmeichel, a Denmark national born on the 5th of November 1986, currently serves as the Celtic Football Club's number 1 goalkeeper. Standing at a formidable 6ft 2in (1.89m) and weighing 14st (89kg), Schmeichel has also had the honour of representing his native land's national team.
His market value hovers around the £250k (previously quoted as €300k on Transfermarkt) mark.
Schmeichel's impressive career began in November 2004, with him joining the renowned Premier League club, Manchester City, as a trainee. He made eight first team appearances for the club between the 2007 - 2009 seasons. Following this, he was loaned out to various clubs such as Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City, and Coventry City between 2006 - 2008, showcasing his skills in various matches.
In a significant shift, Schmeichel joined Notts County in the League Two, England, for an undisclosed fee in August 2009. This was followed by an impressive tenure at Leeds United in the Premier League.
However, his most notable career move was the transfer to Leicester City, in the Championship in England in July 2011, for a fee of approximately £1m. Here, Schmeichel excelled, making hundreds of first team appearances across multiple seasons, contributing significantly to the club's success.
Post Leicester City, Schmeichel had brief stints with Nice in France's Ligue 1 and Belgium's Pro League club Anderlecht, before finally joining Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in July 2024.
Schmeichel's time at Celtic has already been impressive, with him making numerous first team appearances in league matches. In the 2024 - 2025 season alone, Schmeichel made a substantial 32 first team appearances, and in the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, he has made 26 appearances so far.
He has also represented Celtic in the League Cup and Champions League Qualifiers, making multiple starts and showcasing his exceptional goalkeeping skills. Furthermore, he has also proudly represented Denmark in the World Cup Qualifiers during his tenure at Celtic.
