Michael Sean Kelly (born 13 July 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Career A native of Confey in Leixlip, Kelly began playing with local side Confey FC, before continuing his youth football with Cherry Orchard and Dunboyne. He then played senior football in the League of Ireland for Shamrock Rovers II, Cabinteely, Longford Town, Bohemians and Bray Wanderers, before signing for English club Carlisle United on 30 July 2022. On 30 May 2023, it was announced that Kelly had been released by the club following their promotion, without making a league appearance during the season.
After over three months without a club, on 9 September 2023 Kelly joined League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on a short-term deal following injury to Dons goalkeeper Nathan Harness. Kelly was released by MK Dons at the end of the 2023–24 season.
On 23 May 2024, Kelly was announced to have agreed to join EFL League Two side Accrington Stanley on a two-year contract. He made his debut on 10 August 2024, in a 4–1 defeat away to Doncaster Rovers on the opening day of the season. He departed the club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShamrock Rovers II2014LOI First Division50–––50Shamrock Rovers2015LOI Premier Division0000000000Cabinteely2016LOI First Division2501010102802017250200000270Total500301010550Longford Town2018LOI First Division260300000290Bohemians2019LOI Premier Division0000101020Cabinteely2020LOI First Division600000–60Longford Town2021LOI Premier Division9010––100Bray Wanderers2022LOI First Division8000––80Carlisle United2022–23EFL League Two0000003030Milton Keynes Dons2023–24EFL League Two15010–40200Accrington Stanley2024–25EFL League Two1200010201502025–26EFL League Two3000102060Total150002040210Career total142080401301670
Honours Carlisle United EFL League Two play-offs: 2023
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