On November 5, 1986, Kasper Schmeichel was born in Denmark. Now well into his career, the 39-year-old currently stands between the sticks for the illustrious Celtic Football Club, adorned proudly with the number 1 jersey. Demonstrating both his durability and agility, Schmeichel stands tall at 1.89m (6ft 2in) and weighs 89kg (14st). Aside from his duties for the Scottish giants, he also provided his services to the national team of his homeland, Denmark.
To provide an appraisal of his ability for those interested, as of now, his market value is estimated to be around €300k (£250k), as noted by Transfermarkt.
Sharing some history on his early career, in November 2004, Schmeichel began his footballing journey by joining the English Premier League side, Manchester City, as a trainee.
Later, in January 2006, he had a brief spell on loan at Darlington in the National League North, followed by another loan stint at Bury in the Lower Leagues. Subsequently, in January 2007, he transferred on loan to Scottish side Falkirk. This phase marked the start of his relationship with Scottish football, long before his future move to Celtic.
In October 2007, he had a short loan spell with Cardiff City, before moving to Coventry City in March 2008, both in England.
Schmeichel then made a permanent move to Notts County in August 2009. His performances caught the eyes of Leeds United who transferred him in July 2010.
His largest career move came in July 2011 when Schmeichel transferred to Leicester City for a fee close to £1M. Here, he built an impressive resume with regular showings over multiple seasons, showcasing his competence and earning his stripes as a reliable shot-stopper.
In August 2022, Schmeichel made an adventurous move by signing for Nice in the French Ligue 1, before transferring to Anderlecht in Belgium's Pro League in September 2023.
The relationship with Celtic Football Club started in July 2024. Schmeichel transferred to Celtic, and has since made himself a mainstay in the lineup. During the 2024-2025 season, he made 32 league appearances. As for the ongoing 2025-2026 season, he has already made 21 first team appearances.
A true servant of the game, Schmeichel’s contribution extends beyond league football. He has proven his worth in the League Cup and Champions League Qualifiers sporting Celtic’s colours. His dedication to his country is evident in his outings for Denmark in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe and the Nations League. He is one creature of the football world that truly breathes the beautiful game in every competition he competes.
