Johnny Kenny signed for Celtic when Ange Postecoglou was the manager.
That was more than three years ago now and we’re still waiting to see what the young Irishman can deliver for the Bhoys.
Kenny has had to be patient having waited a few seasons before making his senior Celtic debut in January 2025 against Ross County.
He’s had substitute minutes here and there but his breakthrough moment is yet to arrive. However, Brendan Rodgers knows Kenny is a talented boy who works hard in training and is a “fantastic finisher.”
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic striker Johnny Kenny as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.
What age is Johnny Kenny?
Johnny Kenny was born on June 9, 2003 in Riverstown, County Sligo, Ireland. The majority of his youth career was spent with Sligo Rovers before his breakthrough 2021/22 campaign.
As of May 2025, Kenny is 21 years old.
What is Kenny’s height?
Kenny stands 1.88 metres / 6 feet 2 inches tall.
How much did Celtic pay for Johnny Kenny?
In January 2022, Kenny made the move from Sligo Rovers to Celtic for a transfer fee of £125k.
He signed a five-year deal with Ange Postecoglou making him his fourth signing of the window.
Kenny’s debut for Celtic
In January 2025, Kenny finally made his competitive Celtic first-team debut as a substitute against Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.
He played 17 minutes and provided an assist for Luke McCowan’s goal as the Hoops secured a 4-1 victory in Dingwall.
Johnny Kenny’s stats for Celtic
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Premiership | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Scottish Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Scottish League Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Competitions (All) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Kenny’s FC 25 rating
Kenny was handed an initial FC 25 rating of 63, but has since been upgraded to a 66. The striker currently has the potential to reach 74, according to SoFIFA.
Johnny Kenny’s loan moves including Queen’s Park
Kenny has made two loan switches throughout his career so far, both after signing permanently for Celtic.
His first was a season-long loan move to Queen’s Park in August 2022. However, it was cut short in the January after an unsuccessful period. Kenny scored no goals in 12 games for the Spiders.
His next two loans with Shamrock Rovers were way more fruitful. He first moved there in December 2022 before a second spell starting in January 2024.
Across his time at the LOI Premier Division side, Kenny scored 26 goals and provided eight assists in 76 appearances.
Kenny in the Europa Conference League
Across the first half of the 2024/25 season, Shamrock Rovers loanee Kenny was on fire in the Europa Conference League league phase.
Kenny started all six matches and scored five goals. He remains the joint fifth highest scorer in the competition with only the final left to be played between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Who is Johnny Kenny’s father?
Kenny’s dad is former Sligo Rovers striker Johnny Kenny Snr. He played for Sligo in the 1990s and is considered a legend there.
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