Daniel_Kelly_(footballer,_born_2005)
Daniel Kelly (footballer, born 2005)
Scottish footballer (born 2005)
Daniel Kelly (born 3 October 2005) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Celtic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2005-10-03) 3 October 2005 (age 18) | ||
| Place of birth | Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder & Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Celtic | ||
| Number | 48 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Celtic | 4 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Scotland U18 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023– | Scotland U19 | 6 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:22, 31 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:06, 16 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
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]
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]
Kelly has represented Scotland internationally at youth level.[5]
Kelly mainly operates as a midfielder.
Kelly is the godson of Australia international Scott McDonald.[1]
- Thomson, Paul (2024-01-21). "Celtic debut for East Kilbride teen in Scottish Cup triumph over Buckie Thistle". Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-03-12.