Jahmai Simpson-Pusey was one of the many players to join Celtic in the summer transfer window.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey signed a loan deal with Celtic until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Simpson-Pusey is highly rated by Pep Guardiola and will provide plenty of competition to play in that left-sided centre-back role alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic’s Jahmai Simpson-Pusey as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.
Who is Jahmai Simpson-Pusey?
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is a central defender born on 4 November, 2005 in Huddersfield.
The centre-back began his career at the Manchester City academy in 2013 and signed his professional contract in 2023.
As of August 2025, Simpson-Pusey is 19 years old.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey height
Simpson-Pusey stands at approximately 1.87m, or 6 feet and two inches tall.
When did Jahmai Simpson-Pusey make his Man City debut?
Simpson-Pusey was handed his senior debut by Man City on 30 October 2024 when he came on as a second half substitute in their EFL Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
He was then handed his first start six days later in the Champions League, where Sporting CP beat the Citizens 4-1.
His first Premier League appearance came against Brighton & Hove Albion on 9 November 2024.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey career stats before joining Celtic
Before his move to the Hoops, Simpson-Pusey had spent all of his career playing for Man City through the various youth ages.
He has had a run out in the first team on some occasions, but is hoping to establish himself as a regular in the future.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City U21s | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Manchester City | 6 | 0 | 0 |
When did Jahmai Simpson-Pusey make his Celtic debut?
Despite signing in August, Simpson-Pusey had to wait for the best part of three months to make his Celtic debut.
Brendan Rodgers never played the centre-back and he had to wait until Martin O’Neill was appointed as the club’s interim manager.
In the end, he finally made his debut against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on 9 November.
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