Emma Kelly (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emma Rose Kelly | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Sunderland | 31 | (2) |
| 2016–2019 | Middlesbrough | 41 | (8) |
| 2019 | ÍBV | 18 | (3) |
| 2019–2021 | Birmingham City | 19 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Sunderland | 30 | (2) |
| 2023– | Newcastle United | ||
| International career | |||
| 2013 | England U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2016 | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:55, 16 April 2023 | |||
Emma Rose Kelly (born 26 January 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Championship club Newcastle United.[1] She previously played for Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Icelandic club ÍBV. She has represented England on the under-19 and under-17 national teams.
Sunderland
In 2014, Kelly played for Sunderland in the inaugural season of the FA WSL 2 and helped them clinch league title, resulting in promotion to the top-level FA WSL the following season.[2][3]
Middlesbrough
Kelly played for Middlesbrough between 2016 and 2019.
ÍB Vestmannaeyja
In 2019, Kelly signed with ÍB Vestmannaeyjar (ÍBV) in Iceland's top-division Úrvalsdeild kvenna. She scored three goals and was named the club's player of the year.[4]
Birmingham City
In January 2020, Kelly returned to England to sign with FA WSL club Birmingham City.[5] She made her debut for the team on 19 January 2020 as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City.[6]
Newcastle United
Kelly signed for Newcastle United on 12 July 2023.[7]
International
Kelly has represented England on the under-19 and under-17 national teams. She was called to training camp for the under-21 national team.[8]