Conceived on the 5th of November 1986 and currently standing at 39 years, Kasper Schmeichel – a sterling export of Denmark – is nowadays bedecked in the number 1 jersey of Celtic, as their trusted goalkeeper. With a height of 6ft 2in (1.89cm) and weight a solid 14 stone (89kg), Schmeichel personifies the traditional figure of a steadfast goalkeeper. While committing his skillset at the club level, Schmeichel is also an international representative of Denmark's national team.
At present, Schmeichel's market value contends in the zone of £255,000, an estimate provided by Transfermarkt.
Schmeichel's football journey began humbly as a trainee at Manchester City in 2004, under the nurturing environment of the English Premier League. His time at the club saw him make eight appearances in total over the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
In the interim years, Schmeichel broadened his experience with various loans out to fellow English clubs, making appearances for Darlington (4), Bury (29), Falkirk (15), Cardiff City (14) and Coventry City (9).
With Time's wheel turning, Schmeichel switched allegiances, moving onto Notts County in 2009 for an undisclosed fee. He left his mark there with a noteworthy 43 appearances during the 2009-2010 season. Ensuingly, Schmeichel moved onto Leeds United in 2010, contributing with 37 appearances in the 2010-2011 season.
Continuing his journey through English football, Schmeichel transferred to Leicester City in 2011 for a sum close to £1m, proving to be an overpersevering servant of the club with 490 appearances poured over numerous seasons stretching till 2022.
Post his significant tenure at Leicester, Schmeichel had brief stints at Nice and Anderlecht, making 36 and 23 appearances respectively. During that time, he participated in the esteemed Ligue 1 of France and the Pro League in Belgium.
In 2024, Kasper Schmeichel made his way to Celtic, adorning the Scottish Premiership with his talent. Currently in his second season at the club, Schmeichel's Celtic career manifests 57 appearances so far, with 32 coming in the 2024-2025 season and 25 during the current season (2025-2026).
To his national and club duty, Schmeichel added contributions in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Celtic (two starts), World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026 for Denmark (six starts), Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 for Celtic (two starts), and Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic (nine starts).
The addition of Kasper Schmeichel to Celtic's ranks adds a wealth of experience to the squad, bringing in his vast knowledge of competitive football, honed both nationally and internationally. As the saga of Schmeichel's career continues, the Celtic fans will surely be relishing his performances under their crest.
