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Michael Eamon James Kelly (born 3 November 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Scunthorpe United.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Michael Eamon James Kelly[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Kilmarnock, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Scunthorpe United | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Aberdeen | ||
| 2015–2016 | Leicester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Hurlford United | 11 | (0) |
| 2017–2021 | Bristol Rovers | 27 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Bath City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 20 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Eastleigh | 58 | (2) |
| 2023– | Scunthorpe United | 16 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Scotland U15 | 4 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Scotland U16 | 10 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Scotland U17 | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:41, 22 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
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]
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] Kelly's time at the club ended at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season when it was announced that his contract would not be being renewed.[9]
On 26 January 2021, Kelly joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.[10] On 30 January, Kelly made his Yeovil debut, playing the entirety of a 3–1 victory over Dover Athletic.[11]
On 29 June 2021, Kelly joined National League side Eastleigh on a permanent deal.[12] On 30 April 2022, Kelly scored a first senior goal with an equalising penalty in the eleventh minute of additional time to earn a 3–3 draw with King's Lynn Town.[13]
He was released by the club at the end of the 2022–23 season.[14]
On 15 May 2023, he was announced to be joining recently relegated National League North club Scunthorpe United on a two-year deal upon the expiration of his Eastleigh contract.[15]
Kelly has played for Scotland at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[16]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hurlford United | 2016–17[17] | SJFA West Region Premiership | 11 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Bristol Rovers | 2017–18[18] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018–19[19] | League One | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[20] | League One | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[21] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||
| Bath City (loan) | 2017–18[22] | National League South | 3 | 0 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2020–21[21] | National League | 20 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 0 | |||
| Eastleigh | 2021–22[23] | National League | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2022–23[24] | National League | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 30 | 1 | |||
| Total | 57 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 118 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 151 | 2 | ||
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