Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer (Striker) |
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| Nationality | Ireland |
| Date of Birth | 09/06/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Riverstown, County Sligo, Ireland |
Latest News about Johnny Kenny
Johnny Kenny joined EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers on loan from Celtic until the end of the 2025-2026 season, turning down offers from Danish leaders Aarhus and German club Schalke 04. He made his debut on 14 February 2026 in a 1-1 draw away to Lincoln City. On 28 February 2026, he scored his first goal for Bolton in a 5-1 win over Exeter City.
Johnny Kenny scored his first goal at Celtic Park, coming on as a second-half substitute to net the third goal in a 3-0 victory over Livingston. This milestone marked a strong start to his time contributing at the stadium for Celtic. The goal highlighted his impact from the bench in the Scottish Premiership.
Johnny Kenny signed a new four-year contract with Celtic FC, extending his stay until the summer of 2029. The deal came shortly after his return to the club in January 2025, where he made his senior competitive debut. This commitment underscores Celtic's faith in the young Irish striker's potential.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Johnny Kenny |
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| Signed for Celtic | 08/01/2022 |
| Debut for Celtic | 11/01/2025 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (1.73 m) |
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| Weight | 71 kg |
| Jersey Number | 24 |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Family
| Father | Johnny Kenny Sr. (former Sligo Rovers footballer) |
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Career
| Current Club | Bolton Wanderers (loan from Celtic FC until end of 2025-2026 season) | ||||||||||
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| Celtic Stats (2025-2026 season) |
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| International | Republic of Ireland U19, U21 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Striker who likes to get in behind, press defenders, high work-rate |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Signed from Sligo Rovers for approx. €150k in January 2022 | |
| 2. Scored 12 goals in debut season (2021) with Sligo Rovers, including Europa League | |
| 3. Market value approx. €400k | |
| 4. Signed new four-year contract with Celtic on 08/08/2025 until summer 2029 |