Johnny Kenny, hailing from the Republic of Ireland, was born on 6 June 2003 making him, at present, 22 years of age. Occupying an enviable position as a forward, increasingly seen on the front lines as a striker for Bolton Wanderers, Kenny stands at 1.77m (5ft 9in) and weighs roughly 71kg (11st 2lb). His skills haven't merely been contained to club football, with Ireland recognising his talents on the international stage.
Currently, Kenny's market value hovers around £508,000, a figure drawn from the trusted source Transfermarkt.
In January of 2020, Kenny joined Sligo Rovers of the Premier Division, venturing out into professional football in his native Republic of Ireland. The debut season in 2021 saw Kenny impress with 32 first team appearances, during which he managed to net 11 league goals.
Impressions made on his maiden club and scouts alike, the young striker was snatched up by Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in January of 2022. Purchased for a relative snip at around £118,000 pounds, Celtic saw potential in the Irish lad. Kenny's time at Celtic Park in the 2024/2025 season admittedly started slow, with just eight caps and a single goal to his name. The following season saw progress, with fifteen appearances and a respectable four goals.
Somewhere in-between, in August 2022, the powers that be saw fit to loan Kenny back to the Championship in Scotland, landing him in Queen's Park. Hosting Kenny for the 2022/2023 season, he made an honest 12 appearances in Queen's Park's league matches.
January 2023 ushered in another temporary change on Kenny's footballing journey, finding himself on loan to Shamrock Rovers back home in the Republic of Ireland. In his debut season there, he quickly found his footing, making 30 appearances and netting five goals. Things improved for him practically in the following season as he racked up 29 appearances and 13 successful strikes on target.
Kenny returned to Celtic, his parent club, in Scotland in January 2025. His performance during the 2024 - 2025 season and the consecutive 2025 - 2026 season demonstrated a steady maturing of his skillset, visible in his increased appearances and subsequent goals.
Mid-February 2026 saw a surprising twist as Kenny was loaned out to Bolton Wanderers down south in England's League One. His time in Bolton thus far, however, doesn’t appear to be too fruitful, with zero first team appearances in the current season.
Another feather in Kenny's cap - he was incorporated into the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, though his inclusion resulted in a sole appearance as a substitute.
