Kelechi Iheanacho – Forward (Sevilla) – 8/10
Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring the winner for Celtic at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock v Celtic, 14 September 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
If anyone has hit the ground running, it’s Kelechi Iheanacho. Important goals already under his belt, a visible connection with supporters, and the sort of personality that lifts a dressing room. He’s not flawless, a touch loose when carrying the ball, sometimes flat-footed when crosses flash through the box, but his finishing touch remains assured.
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Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates his goal Crvena zvezda v Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Football, Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia – 24 Sep 2025Belgrade Rajko Mitic Stadium Serbia Photo Nikola Krstic Shutterstock
More importantly, he links play well, bringing the No 8s and wingers into the attack. Rodgers trusts him, and Iheanacho seems to thrive under that trust, as he once did in England. He’s the No 9 now, and the shirt is his to lose. There’s still plenty to work on, but there’s plenty to work with too. Celtic may finally have a reliable focal point again.
