Charlie Kelman

Charlie Kelman
Personal information
Full name Charlie Robert Lee-Kelman[1]
Date of birth (2001-11-02) November 2, 2001 (age 23)[2]
Place of birth Basildon, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Leyton Orient
(on loan from Queens Park Rangers)
Number 23
Youth career
FC Dallas
0000–2018 Southend United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Southend United 31 (6)
2020– Queens Park Rangers 23 (0)
2021 → Gillingham (loan) 5 (0)
2022 → Gillingham (loan) 18 (2)
2022–2023 → Leyton Orient (loan) 43 (7)
2024 → Wigan Athletic (loan) 11 (3)
2024– → Leyton Orient (loan) 16 (4)
International career
2018 United States U18 1 (1)
2019 United States U20 19 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:00, November 29, 2024

Charlie Robert Martin Lee-Kelman (born November 2, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Leyton Orient, on loan from EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Born in England, he represents the United States internationally.

Club career

Southend United

Kelman scored 61 goals at youth level for Southend United in the 2017–18 season.[3] He made his professional debut for Southend in a League One match against Plymouth Argyle on January 12, 2019.[4] 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.[4] Kelman played in 10 games and scored one goal in his first full season as a professional with Southend.[5] 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.[5] 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.[5]

Queens Park Rangers

On October 14, 2020, Kelman joined Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[6]

Loans to Gillingham

On August 31, 2021, Kelman joined Gillingham on a season-long loan.[7] He returned however to his parent club in November due to frustrations about a lack of playing time.[8] On January 14, 2022, with previous manager Steve Evans having left the club, Kelman returned to Gillingham for the remainder of the season.[9]

Leyton Orient (loan)

On July 25, 2022, Kelman signed for League Two club Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal.[10]

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.[11]

Leyton Orient (loan)

On June 29, 2024, Kelman signed for League One club Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal.[12]

International career

Kelman is eligible to represent England and the United States. He spent much of his youth in Texas, including time in the setup of FC Dallas, before moving back to England.[13] He has represented the United States at the under-18 and under-20 levels.[14]

Personal life

Kelman attended The Bromfords School in Wickford alongside former Southend teammate Matt Rush.[15]

Career statistics

As of match played January 25, 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Southend United 2018–19[16] League One 10 1 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 11 1
2019–20[17] League One 18 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 19 7
2020–21[18] League Two 3 0 0 0 1 0 1[a] 0 5 0
Total 31 6 0 0 2 2 2 0 35 8
Queens Park Rangers 2020–21[18] Championship 11 0 1 0 0 0 – 12 0
2021–22[19] Championship 1 0 0 0 2 0 – 3 0
Total 12 0 1 0 2 0 – 15 0
Gillingham (loan) 2021–22[19] League One 8 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 11 0
Career total 51 6 1 0 4 2 5 0 61 8
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honors

Leyton Orient

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Southend United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 67. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Phillips, Chris (November 15, 2018). "Southend United boss Chris Powell praises debutant Charlie Kelman". Basildon Canvey Southend Echo. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "West Ham and Brighton very interested in prolific Charlie Kelman". HITC. November 2, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Southend United 2–3 Plymouth Argyle". Soccerway.
  5. ^ a b c "USA - C. Kelman - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Charlie Kelman completes QPR switch". Queens Park Rangers F.C. October 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Charlie Kelman loaned to Gillingham, QPR
  8. ^ "Kelman returns". www.qpr.co.uk. November 3, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  9. ^ "Charlie Kelman returns to Priestfield on loan". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. January 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "Charlie Kelman arrives in E10!". www.leytonorient.com. July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  11. ^ "Charlie Kelman joins Wigan on loan". www.qpr.co.uk. January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  12. ^ "Charlie Kelman becomes the O's second summer signing!". www.leytonorient.com. June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  13. ^ "U.S. youth international scores 60-yard debut goal in League One". Goal. Archived from the original on January 13, 2019.
  14. ^ Phillips, Chris (July 3, 2018). "Southend United youngster Charlie Kelman aims to kick on". Basildon Canvey Southend Echo. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  15. ^ "Kelman returns to The Bromfords School". Southend United F.C. February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  16. ^ "Games played by Charlie Kelman in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  17. ^ "Games played by Charlie Kelman in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  18. ^ a b "Games played by Charlie Kelman in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  19. ^ a b "Games played by Charlie Kelman in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  20. ^ "Leyton Orient 2-0 Crewe: Richie Wellens' side seal League Two title". Sky Sports. April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.