Sean Kelly (born 1 November 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and full back for Cambodian Premier League club Boeung Ket.
Career Kelly began his career with St Mirren and made his professional debut on 3 August 2013 in a 3–0 defeat against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. On 22 November 2013 it was announced that Kelly had signed a two-year contract extension with Saints, tying him to the club until the summer of 2016. On 5 March 2014, Kelly appeared for the Scotland under-21 side in a 2–2 draw against Hungary at Tannadice. Kelly was released by St Mirren at the end of the 2015–16 season.
Kelly went on trial with AFC Wimbledon during the 2016–17 pre-season, and permanently signed for the club on 1 August 2016. Kelly scored his first goal for the Dons on 14 January, in a 2–1 win against Oxford United.
He returned to Scottish football in June 2017, signing for Ross County. Kelly was released by Ross County after the end of the 2019–20 season.
Kelly signed for Falkirk in October 2020.
On 21 July 2021, Kelly joined Scottish Premiership side Livingston on an initial one-year contract. He signed a one-year contract extension with Livingston on 20 May 2022.
In July 2024, Kelly joined Cypriot First Division club Karmiotissa.
After leaving Cyprus as a free agent having not played a game for Karmiotissa, Kelly returned to Scotland and signed a short-term deal with Scottish Premiership club Dundee on 28 November 2024, running until 2 January 2025. On 4 December, Kelly made his debut for the Dark Blues as a substitute in a home win over Motherwell. On 4 January 2025, Dundee confirmed that Kelly's deal had ended after making 3 appearances for the club.
On 27 February 2025, Kelly joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a short-term deal until the end of the season. On 11 March, Kelly made his debut for the Jags off the bench in an away league victory against Queen's Park. On 4 June, Thistle confirmed that Kelly had left the club.
On 5 July 2025, Kelly joined Cambodian Premier League club Boeung Ket on a permanent deal.
Personal life He is the elder brother of Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly. In October 2023 the siblings faced each other from 12 yards in a Scottish Premiership fixture, with Sean scoring his penalty past Liam.Motherwell kid Lennon Miller has wise head on his shoulders, red card won't affect him, says skipper, Andy McGilvray, Daily Record, 10 October 2023
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League Cup League Cup Other TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Mirren2012–13Scottish Premier League000000—002013–14Scottish Premiership3313100—3622014–153132010—3432015–16Scottish Championship26210104Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup0322Total9066120401027East Stirlingshire (loan)2012–13Scottish Third Division100000000100AFC Wimbledon2016–17League One26220103Appearances in the EFL Trophy0322Ross County2017–18Scottish Premiership1300050—1802018–19Scottish Championship20110501Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup02712019–20Scottish Premiership1801040—230Total5112014010681Falkirk2020–21Scottish League One1400020—160Livingston2021–22Scottish Premiership1501020—1802022–23Scottish Premiership3020041—3432023–24Scottish Premiership2342021—275Total686308200798Karmiotissa2024–25Cypriot First Division0000000000Dundee2024–25Scottish Premiership3000——30Partick Thistle2024–25Scottish Championship50——0050Boeung Ket2025–26Cambodian Premier League271000000271Total270161312428032519
Honours Ross County Scottish Championship: 2018–19 Scottish Challenge Cup: 2018–19
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