Meet Kieran Tierney, the Celtic fan favourite who returned to Paradise

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Kieran Tierney is one of the most popular players to have played for Celtic.

Tierney came through the Celtic academy and made his debut as a teenager before quickly establishing himself as a first team player.

Following years of success at Celtic Park, the left-back joined Arsenal in 2019 and spent six years in north London before Tierney returned to Celtic in 2025.

He was Brendan Rodgers’ first signing of the summer transfer window and will have a huge role to play in the future of the club.

Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic defender Kieran Tierney as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.

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Where was Kieran Tierney born?

Kieran Tierney was born on 5 June 1997 in Douglas on the Isle of Man. He spent the whole of his youth career at Celtic before leaving to join Arsenal for £25m in 2019, and then returning to Glasgow six years later.

As of June 2025, Tierney is 28 years old.

What is Kieran Tierney’s height and weight?

According to his EA Sports FC 25 profile, Tierney is 1.8m tall/ 5′ 11″ and weighs 73kg.

When did Kieran Tierney make his Celtic debut?

Tierney made his Celtic debut on 22 April 2015, coming on as a substitute against Dundee as the Hoops claimed a 2-1 win at Dens Park.

Does Kieran Tierney have a girlfriend?

Kieran Tierney has had a girlfriend in the past but right now, it’s not known if they are still together.

He was dating Amy Hale when he was a teenager but the pair haven’t been photographed together for some time.

What is Kieran Tierney’s nickname?

While at Arsenal, Kieran Tierney earned the nickname Tesco as he once turned up to training with a Tesco carrier bag.

At Celtic, his nickname has been KT in a way to shorten his name.

Kieran Tierney Celtic contract & salary

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As of June 2025, details of Tierney’s salary are yet to be confirmed but shall be updated in due course.

His contract expires in 2030 after he signed a five-year deal to return to Celtic.

Kieran Tierney stats for Celtic

Kieran Tierney song

There are two different types of song for Kieran Tierney. One is a chant often heard at games from supporters which is as follows:

He dreamed of playing for Celtic,

Since he was a bhoy,

He signed when he was seven,

It filled his heart with joy.

Now he’s in the first team,

His dream has come true,

He’s the best left-back in Scotland

And he’s Celtic through and through!

Kieran Tierney! Kieran Tierney!

Kieran Tierney! Kieran Tierney!

There is also a song written by Damien Quinn paying homage to Tierney

Are Paul Tierney and Kieran Tierney related?

No, Kieran Tierney is not related to Premier League referee Paul Tierney in any way.