Kelechi Iheanacho was born on the 3rd of October 1996 in Nigeria and is currently 29 years of age. He predominantly plays as a striker for Celtic Football Club out of Glasgow, Scotland. Standing at 6ft tall (or 1.85m for those preferring metric measurements), he brings a commanding physical presence to the pitch and weighs in at a solid 12st 12lb, or 82kg. He can be identified on the field by his number 17 jersey.
His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is estimated at around £3.5m, reflecting his value to Celtic and the broader footballing world.
Prior to joining Celtic, Iheanacho began his career in the English Premier League with Manchester City in January 2014. His debut season (2015-2016) with the club saw him make 26 appearances in the first team and net an admirable eight goals. His subsequent season was slightly less prolific, featuring 20 first team appearances and four goals.
In August 2017, he left Manchester for Leicester City, commanding a transfer fee of around £25m. His time at Leicester was marked by steady performances, with his most notable season (2020-2021) seeing him make 25 appearances and score a career-high of 12 goals.
His journey then took him to Sevilla in Spain's LaLiga in July 2024 but was rather short-lived; he made only nine appearances with the club. A loan spell with Middlesbrough in England's Championship followed in February 2025 where he made a further 15 appearances and scored a single goal. Returning to Sevilla later that year, he failed to add significantly to his first stint, reprising his earlier tally of nine appearances.
In September 2025, Iheanacho finally found his way to Celtic. His current season (2025-2026) with the Glasgow side has started promisingly, making five appearances and scoring two goals thus far. Not just a fixture in the Scottish Premiership, he has also been making his mark in the League Cup with two starts, as well as the Europa League, where he tallied one goal over two starts and four substitute appearances.
