Michael Kelly (footballer, born 1997)

Michael Eamon James Kelly (born 3 November 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Yeovil Town on loan from Bristol Rovers.

Michael Kelly
Personal information
Full name Michael Eamon James Kelly[1]
Date of birth (1997-11-03) 3 November 1997
Place of birth Kilmarnock, Scotland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Yeovil Town
(on loan from Bristol Rovers)
Number 14
Youth career
0000–2015 Aberdeen
2015–2016 Leicester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Hurlford United 11 (0)
2017– Bristol Rovers 27 (0)
2017–2018 → Bath City (loan) 3 (0)
2021– → Yeovil Town (loan) 1 (0)
National team
2011–2012 Scotland U15 4 (0)
2011–2012 Scotland U16 10 (0)
2013–2014 Scotland U17 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:03, 30 January 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Kelly started his career at Aberdeen before moving to Leicester City in 2015. He was then released and spent time playing for Scottish Junior League side Hurlford United.[3] In March 2017, he went on trial with Stoke City, playing twice for their under-23 side.[4]

Bristol Rovers

On 1 July 2017, Kelly signed for League One side Bristol Rovers.[5] In December 2017, he joined National League South side Bath City on loan and went on to make four appearances in all competitions.[6] On 7 April 2018, Kelly made his league debut for Bristol Rovers, playing the last 13 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Charlton Athletic.[7] In May 2020, Kelly signed a new contract with Rovers to extend his stay at the club for a further year.[8]

Yeovil Town (loan)

On 26 January 2021, Kelly joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.[9] On 30 January, Kelly made his Yeovil debut, playing the entirety of a 3–1 victory over Dover Athletic.[10]

International career

Kelly has played for Scotland at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[11]

Career statistics
As of match played 30 January 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hurlford United 2016–17[12] SJFA West Region Premiership 110——60170
Bristol Rovers 2017–18[13] League One 1000000010
2018–19[14] League One 21020106[lower-alpha 1]0300
2019–20[15] League One 5030004[lower-alpha 1]0120
2020–21[16] League One 0000003[lower-alpha 1]030
Total 2705010130460
Bath City (loan) 2017–18[17] National League South 30——1[lower-alpha 2]040
Yeovil Town (loan) 2020–21[17] National League 10———10
Career total 4205010200680
  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. Appearance in FA Trophy

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. "Michael Kelly". Bristol Rovers F.C. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  3. "How former Leicester City player Michael Kelly fought back from the brink to win deal at Bristol Rovers". Bristol Post. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. "Stoke Take Trio On Trial". Stoke Loud and Proud. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. "Michael Kelly Britol Rovers profile". Bristol Rovers F.C. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. "Michael Kelly Joins Bath City on Loan". Bristol Rovers F.C. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  7. "BRISTOL ROVERS VS. CHARLTON ATHLETIC 1 - 1 - Match report". Soccerway. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  8. "Ben Garner reveals why he's handed Bristol Rovers defender once linked with West Ham a new contract". Bristol Post. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  9. "Signing | Michael Kelly signs on loan". Yeovil Town F.C. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  10. "Yeovil Town 3–1 Dover Athletic". BBC Sport. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  11. "Michael Kelly Scottish FA profile". Scottish FA. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  12. "Hurlford United 2016–17". Hurlford United F.C. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  13. "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  14. "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  15. "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  16. "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  17. "M. Kelly: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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