Gene John Kennedy (born 18 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ebbsfleet United.
Career A youth product of the Colchester United Academy since U10 level, Kennedy worked his way up through the youth categories at the club after joining from Kelvedon Hatch. He made his professional debut for Colchester in a 1–0 EFL Cup loss to Birmingham City on 10 August 2021. He made his English Football League debut for the club on 21 August 2021, coming off the bench in Colchester's 2–1 win at Oldham Athletic. He signed a new contract with Colchester in February 2022.
In February 2023, Kennedy joined National League South club Braintree Town on loan. He made 4 appearances on loan at the club.
He joined Welling United on loan in February 2024, and made 16 appearances during this loan. He was released by Colchester at the end of the season, and joined Welling on a permanent basis in summer 2024.
On 25 June 2025, Kennedy turned down a new contract with Welling United and instead signed for fellow National League South club Ebbsfleet United.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsColchester United2021–22League Two60001020902022–23League Two 00000000002023–24League Two 0000003030Total60001050120Braintree Town (loan)2022–23National League South4000—0040Welling United (loan)2023–24National League South 16100—00161Welling United2024–25National League South 40800—10418Total56900—10579Ebbsfleet United2025–26National League South 10000—00100Career total769001060839
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