Kelsey Mooney Explained

Kelsey Mooney
Fullname:Kelsey Thomas Mooney[1]
Birth Date:5 February 1999
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Accrington Stanley
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Aston Villa
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Aston Villa
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Hereford
Caps3:20
Goals3:5
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Scunthorpe United
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2020
Clubs5:Hereford (loan)
Caps5:8
Goals5:1
Years6:2021–2023
Clubs6:Leamington
Caps6:47
Goals6:7
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Boston United
Caps7:41
Goals7:16
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Accrington Stanley
Caps8:2
Goals8:1
Club-Update:18:10, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Kelsey Thomas Mooney (born 5 February 1999)[2] is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Accrington Stanley.

Career

Mooney began his career with Aston Villa, turning professional in February 2017.[3] He moved on loan to Cheltenham Town in August 2018.[4] He made his debut on 1 September 2018, in the English Football League, scoring his first goal a week later.[5]

He left Aston Villa at the end of the 2018–19 season, signing for Hereford in October 2019.[6] [7] In March 2020 he said that he hoped his partnership with new teammate Lenell John-Lewis would allow him to score more goals, and for the team to win more games.[8] In July 2020 it was reported that Mooney had accepted an offer to return to a club in the Football League, although Hereford manager Josh Gowling wanted him to stay at the club.[9] On 3 August 2020 he signed a one-year contract with Scunthorpe United.[10] On 16 October 2020 he returned to Hereford on loan.[11] He was one of 17 players released by Scunthorpe at the end of the 2020–21 season.[12] In August 2021 he joined Leamington.[13]

In May 2023, he signed for Boston United.[14]

On 17 May 2024, Mooney signed for Accrington Stanley on a two-year contract.[15] [16]

Personal life

His father is former professional footballer Tommy Mooney.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aston Villa2018–19Championship0000000000
Cheltenham Town (loan)2018–19League Two81100041132
Hereford2019–20National League North2050020225
Scunthorpe United2020–21League Two0000001010
Hereford (loan)2020–21National League North81001091
Leamington2021–22National League North3060010316
2022–23National League North1710000171
Total4770010487
Boston United2023–24National League North411631304717
Accrington Stanley2024–25League Two2100100031
Career total12631411012114333

Honours

Aston Villa U23

2017–18[17]

Boston United

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Scunthorpe United . English Football League . 62 . 25 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile. 31 August 2018. Aston Villa F.C..
  3. Web site: Mooney signs first pro contract. 9 February 2017. 31 August 2018. Aston Villa F.C..
  4. Web site: Cheltenham Town: Robins sign Villa striker Kelsey Mooney and Brentford defender Tom Field. 31 August 2018. 31 August 2018. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: Aston Villa prospect Kelsey Mooney on his loan move to Cheltenham Town and how he was inspired by growing up watching his dad. 6 September 2018. 13 September 2018. Jon Palmer. Gloucestershire Live.
  6. Web site: Ex-Robins loanee joins Hereford FC. Jon. Palmer. 12 October 2019. gloucestershirelive.
  7. Web site: Kelsey Mooney signs for Hereford FC. Hereford Times.
  8. Web site: Mooney hopes new strike partnership can put points on board. Hereford Times.
  9. Web site: Bulls manager confirms no more players are being retained. Hereford Times.
  10. News: Scunthorpe United sign four and name Jordan Clarke as captain. BBC Sport. 3 August 2020.
  11. Web site: Bulls bring back former striker on loan. Hereford Times.
  12. Web site: Scunthorpe United release 17 players including several key men. 13 May 2021. www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
  13. https://www.leamingtonfc.co.uk/index.php/component/content/article/11-news2/1740-young-striker-signs-for-brakes?Itemid=355 Young striker signs for Brakes
  14. Web site: Mooney becomes first summer signing. www.bostonunited.co.uk.
  15. Web site: SIGNING: Kelsey's a Red. www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
  16. Web site: Accrington Stanley sign Boston United striker Kelsey Mooney. 17 May 2024. BBC Sport.
  17. Web site: 5 May 2018 . Match report: Aston Villa U23s win Premier League Cup! . 1 December 2022 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  18. News: Match Report: Brackley Town 1–2 Boston United . Boston United FC . 4 May 2024 . 5 May 2024.