Kieran Thomas Green (born 30 June 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Grimsby Town.
He began his career as a professional for Hartlepool United, but would go on to appear at Non-league level for Spennymoor Town, Frickley Athletic, Gateshead, Blyth Spartans and York City. He joined FC Halifax Town in 2020, where he would spend two seasons. He then moved to League Two club Grimsby Town.
Club career Early career Green was born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Cleveland. He joined Hartlepool United's youth academy at under-14 level from Stockton Town. Green made his first-team debut on 7 October 2014 at the age of 17, starting in a 2–1 Football League Trophy home loss against Sheffield United. He joined Northern Premier League Division One North club Spennymoor Town on 21 November on work experience.
Green signed a professional contract with Hartlepool in April 2015. He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Frickley Athletic on 15 October on a one-month loan.
Non-League Green joined National League club Gateshead on 22 March 2017 loan until the end of the 2016–17 season. He for Gateshead permanently on 17 May on a one-year contract, having been released by Hartlepool at the end of the season.
Green joined National League North club Blyth Spartans on 14 November 2017 on a one-month loan. His loan was extended for a second month on 20 December. He was recalled by Gateshead on 5 January 2018 having impressed while on loan at Blyth. He returned to Blyth on 8 February on loan until 25 March. He signed for Blyth permanently on 15 June 2018.
Green signed for Blyth's National League North rivals York City on 14 May 2019.
On 18 August 2020, Green signed for National League side FC Halifax Town.
Grimsby Town On 15 July 2022, Green signed for Grimsby Town for an undisclosed fee, penning a two-year deal with an option for a third year.
Green was part of the Grimsby team that reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1939, although not involved in the 2–1 win away at Premier League side Southampton that secured that achievement, he started the quarter-final game against Brighton & Hove Albion.
In April 2025, Green scored from inside his own half in a 2–2 draw away to Harrogate Town. It was described by the club's official website as "one of the greatest-ever Grimsby Town goals".
Following the departure of Danny Rose in January 2026, Green was promoted to captain of the team.
On 28 July 2026, Green signed a new three year deal, signing until 30 June 2029.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHartlepool United2014–15League Two10000010202015–16League Two00000000002016–17League Two1000002030Total2000003050Gateshead (loan)2016–17National League10———10Gateshead2017–18National League8000——80Total9000——90Blyth Spartans (loan)2017–18For FA Trophy third qualifying round: National League North91——20111Blyth Spartans2018–19For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup second qualifying round replay: For FA Cup third qualifying round: For FA Trophy third qualifying round: National League North39720—40457Total48820—60568York City2019–20For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup third qualifying round: For FA Trophy third qualifying round: National League North34410—10364FC Halifax Town2020–21National League41400—004142021–22National League34240—30412Total75640—30826Grimsby Town2022–23League Two3105021204012023–24League Two3122010003422024–25League Two3971020104372025–26League Two421332402151162026–27League Two7300100083Total150251121015117529Career total3184318210118136447
Personal life
Kieran was born in Stockton-on-Tees in 1997. He has a younger brother, Harry Green (b. 2001), who plays as a left winger for Scarborough Athletic FC.
References
External links Profile at the York City F.C. website