Kieran Tierney is a professional soccer player from Scotland. He plays as a center-back or left-back for the Scotland national team and for Premier League side Arsenal.

In 2012, the celebrity was among the ball boys in Celtics’s memorable Champions League night, where the club shocked almost everybody in the world for beating FC Barcelona 2-1.

Profile summary

• Birth name: Kieran Tierney
• Nickname: Kirinho
• Date of birth: June 5, 1997
• Place of birth: Douglas, Isle of Man
• Kieran Tierney age: 23 years
• Zodiac sign: Gemini
• Nationality: Scottish
• Career: Footballer
• Team: Arsenal
• Position: Left-Back
• Net worth: 17.7 Million Pounds

Kieran Tierney bio

Tierney was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, on June 5, 1997. Kieran Tierney family moved to Wishaw when he was about ten months old.

What nationality is Kieran Tierney? He is Scottish.

How tall is Kieran Tierney?

Kieran Tierney height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 centimeters). How much does he weigh? The footballer has an athletic body type that weighs 70 kilograms (154 lbs).

His body measurements are 40-32-13 inches for his chest, waist, and biceps, respectively. His eyes are light brown. Tierney’s shoe size is 9(US).

Education life

Kieran Tierney parents took him to St Brendan’s RC Primary, and later on, he was transferred to Our Lady’s High School in Motherwell. The soccer player’s school days were great because his mother was a dinner lady for his school.

He has been a great fan of Celtic, a famous Scottish football club, since his childhood. He would even ask his mother to buy him a Celtic jersey every Christmas.

One of the most memorable days in his early years was when Celtic Football Club won the double of the Scottish Premier League and the league cup. Tierney was pleased about it and decided to become a professional soccer player.

The footballer once revealed that his teacher was against his passion for being a footballer and wanted him to be a ‘joiner.’ He said:

When I was at school, we were told to pick our subjects and put down what we wanted to do as a job when we grow up. I always picked football, but my teacher told me I should not do that. Instead, I should write down ‘joiner’ or anything related.

The star rejected his teacher’s decision, and he vowed to prove him wrong and work hard towards his dream of being a professional soccer player.

After his primary school education, the footballer joined St Ninian’s High school, Kirkintilloch. Luckily, the school had a youth soccer development partnership with the Celtic Football Club.

He worked hard towards his passion for being a footballer, and as a result, Celtic academy recognized him and started to invite him for trials.

The footballer passed several trials in flying colors and he joined Celtic academy. This made him see himself achieving his dreams. Kieran once revealed how his parents were supportive and said:

My dad gave up and sacrificed so much for me. He would always accompany me to the pitch even on Sunday. My dad was more hyper than me, and I was so grateful for it.

Career

The soccer player started as a left-winger. He was one of the ball boys in Celtic’s memorable Champions League game, where they beat FC Barcelona 2-1 in November 2012.

When he was 14 -15 years, he struggled for games. However, his fame began to grow when he joined senior football in March 2016.

The star worked harder and became the assistant captain. He won four Scottish Premiership titles as a 20-year-old and has also got a lot of credit at the European stage.

The soccer player continued to perform well and scored a great Champions League goal against Man City. This was described as Celtic’smost absorbing contest in the 2018/2019 season. Some clubs, including Man City, had to beg on their knees for his signature.

He joined Arsenal in the summer of 2019. Kieran Tierney transfer was the hardest decision he made in life because he left a club he loved.

Kieran Tierney stats

Below are the footballer's recent statistics:

• Number of matches: 30
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 4
• Minutes per goal: 1706
• Completed passes: 76%
• Shots per match: 1.33
• Shots per goal: 8

Has Kieran Tierney got a girlfriend?

Who is Kieran Tierney girlfriend? The Arsenal player was said to be in a relationship with Amy Hale, an Irish dancer.

However, Kieran Tierney Arsenal player was asked whether he had a girlfriend during a fundraiser at Mike Ashley’s house, and he said that he did not have one.

As of 2020, the footballer is not dating anyone.

How much is Tierney worth?

The star has accumulated a lot of wealth from his football career. In his 20s, he is enjoying a net worth estimated to be about 17.7 Million Pounds (19.5 million Euros).

Kieran Tierney wages per day are approximated to be around 15,763 Pounds (17,351 Euros).

Is Kieran Tierney injured?

The Scotland international suffered a dislocated shoulder in December 2019 when he fell awkwardly in the 26th minute in the match against West Ham United at the London stadium. The footballer tweeted to thank his fans for their support after his injury.

Kieran Tierney injury was considered a fitness issue that ruined his debut campaign. After his shoulder dislocation, he has not resumed playing yet.

Kieran Tierney is a famous defender for Arsenal and left-back player for the Scotland national team. Despite his injury, the star has led a successful life in his 20s. The soccer player is among the young and most admired footballers.

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