Daniel Kelly (footballer, born 2005)

Daniel Kelly
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-10-03) 3 October 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Millwall
Number 16
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Celtic B (3)
2024 Celtic 4 (1)
2024– Millwall 2 (0)
International career‡
2022–2023 Scotland U18 4 (0)
2023– Scotland U19 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:41, 27 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:06, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Daniel Kelly (born 3 October 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship 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.[5]

Style of play

Kelly mainly operates as a midfielder.

Personal life

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

Career statistics

As of match played 27 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Celtic 2023–24[6] Scottish Premiership 4 1 1 0 0 0 — 5 1
Millwall 2024–25[7] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Career total 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 1

Honours

References

  1. ^ a b "Brendan Rodgers and skipper Callum McGregor heap praise on East Kilbride star Daniel Kelly". dailyrecord.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Manchester United, Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur tracking promising Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly". glasgowtimes.co.uk.
  3. ^ Thomson, Paul (2024-01-21). "Celtic debut for East Kilbride teen in Scottish Cup triumph over Buckie Thistle". Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  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
  5. ^ Daniel Kelly at the Scottish Football Association
  6. ^ "Games played by Daniel Kelly in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  7. ^ "Games played by Daniel Kelly in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.