Daniel Kelly (footballer, born 2005) explained

Daniel Kelly
Birth Date:3 October 2005
Birth Place:Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Millwall
Clubnumber:16
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:Celtic B
Goals1:3
Years2:2024
Clubs2:Celtic
Caps2:4
Goals2:1
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Millwall
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:Scotland U18
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:20:41, 27 October 2024
Ntupdate:22:06, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Daniel Kelly (born 3 October 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Millwall.

Early life

Kelly attended St Leonards Primary School in Scotland and was described as "first caught the eye of Celtic playing above his age group for East Kilbride Caledonian Thistle's 2004 team".[1] After that, he attended St Ninian's High School in Scotland and was described as "impressed a plethora of scouts from down south and further afield having starred for the Hoops' under 15s, 16s and even 18s. Kelly also showcased his talents in the Sheffield Trophy where a young Celts outfit finished runners up in the prestigious tournament to MLS side Seattle Sounders".[2]

Club career

Kelly started his career with Scottish side Celtic, making his debut during a 5-0 win over Buckie Thistle.[3] He made his league debut for the club during a 7–1 win over Dundee. He scored his first goal for the club during the same 7–1 win over Dundee.[4]

International career

Kelly has represented Scotland internationally at youth level.

Style of play

Kelly mainly operates as a midfielder.

Personal life

Kelly is the godson of Australia international Scott McDonald.[1]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic2023–24Scottish Premiership41100051
Millwall2024–25Championship00001010
Career total4110100061

Honours

2023–24

2023–24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brendan Rodgers and skipper Callum McGregor heap praise on East Kilbride star Daniel Kelly. dailyrecord.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Manchester United, Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur tracking promising Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly. glasgowtimes.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Thomson . Paul . 2024-01-21 . Celtic debut for East Kilbride teen in Scottish Cup triumph over Buckie Thistle . 2024-03-12 . Daily Record . en.
  4. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11781/13081531/celtic-7-1-dundee-brendan-rodgers-side-rout-dundee-to-keep-pace-in-scottish-premiership-title-race