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Charlie Kelman
Soccer player (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charlie Robert Martin Lee-Kelman (born November 2, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic. Born in England, he represented the United States at youth level.
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Club career
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Southend United
Kelman scored 61 goals at youth level for Southend United in the 2017–18 season.[4] He made his professional debut for Southend in a League One match against Plymouth Argyle on January 12, 2019.[5] He also scored his first professional goal in that match, finding the net from inside his own half in the second minute of stoppage time at the end despite Southend United losing 3–2.[5] Kelman played in 10 games and scored one goal in his first full season as a professional with Southend.[6] In his second season playing for Southend's first team, Kelman played in 18 games and was Southend's leading scorer in League One with five goals.[6] In his last season with Southend, Kelman made two appearances in EFL League Two before transferring to Queens Park Rangers before the end of the summer transfer window.[6]
Queens Park Rangers
On October 14, 2020, Kelman joined Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[7]
Kelman appeared 26 times for QPR's first team, mainly coming on from the bench. He did however score a penalty in a 5–3 penalty shootout win over Leyton Orient in the first round of the EFL Cup.[8] Upon returning from his highly successful second loan spell at Leyton Orient Kelman informed QPR CEO Christian Nourry he did not want to extend his contract at the club leading to the club deciding to listen to offers for him [9]
Loans to Gillingham
On August 31, 2021, Kelman joined Gillingham on a season-long loan.[10] He returned however to his parent club in November due to frustrations about a lack of playing time.[11] On January 14, 2022, with previous manager Steve Evans having left the club, Kelman returned to Gillingham for the remainder of the season.[12]
Leyton Orient (first loan)
On July 25, 2022, Kelman signed for League Two club Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal.[13]
Wigan Athletic (loan)
On January 31, 2024, Kelman signed a contract extension with Queens Park Rangers, subsequently joining League One club Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.[14]
Leyton Orient (second loan)
On June 29, 2024, Kelman signed for League One club Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal.[15]
Having helped the club reach the play-offs, winning the League One Golden Boot with twenty-one goals, Kelman was named EFL League One Player of the Month for April 2025.[16]
Charlton Athletic
On July 27, 2025, Charlton Athletic made an offer which Queens Park Rangers accepted, leading to Kelman signing a four-year contract with the Addicks.[17]
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International career
Kelman is eligible to represent England and the United States. He spent much of his youth in Dallas, Texas, including time in the setup of FC Dallas, before moving back to England.[18][19] He has represented the United States at the under-18 and under-20 levels.[20]
Personal life
Kelman attended The Bromfords School in Wickford alongside former Southend teammate Matt Rush.[21]
Career statistics
- As of match played November 1, 2025
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Five appearances and two goals in the EFL Trophy and three appearances and two goals in the EFL League One play-offs
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Honors
Leyton Orient
Individual
- EFL League One Player of the Month: April 2025[16]
- EFL League One Golden Boot: 2024–25[31]
- PFA Team of the Year: 2024–25 League One[32]
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