Kairo Mitchell
Grenadian association football player
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Kairo Ellis Mitchell (born 21 October 1997) is a Grenadaian footballer who is a striker for Forest Green Rovers and the Grenada national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kairo Ellis Mitchell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Leicester, England | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Forest Green Rovers | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Leicester City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Leicester City | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Nuneaton Borough | 24 | (1) |
| 2018–2020 | Coalville Town | 57 | (21) |
| 2020 | Dartford | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | King's Lynn Town | 20 | (7) |
| 2021 | Chesterfield | 8 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Notts County | 41 | (3) |
| 2023 | → Eastleigh (loan) | 13 | (4) |
| 2023–2025 | Rochdale | 82 | (28) |
| 2025– | Forest Green Rovers | 14 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2023 | Grenada | 15 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:10, 21 October 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 17:10, 21 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Early career
A product of the Leicester City F.C. Reserves and Academy, Mitchell had a successful season with Leicester's under-18s in the 2015–16 season, as well as appearing for the reserves.[2] When he finished his scholarship with Leicester City, he was offered a contract.[1] A year later, he was released by Leicester when his contract expired.[3]
Nuneaton Town
In 2017, following his release from Leicester, Mitchell joined National League North side Nuneaton Town.[4] On 27 August 2018, Mitchell scored his first league goal for the club, in a 3–1 defeat to Brackley Town.[5]
Coalville Town
In November 2018, Mitchell joined Coalville Town on an 18-month contract.[6] He scored on his debut in a 1–1 draw against St Neots Town the following day.[7]
Dartford
On 2 October 2020, Mitchell joined Dartford. His only appearance for the club came as a substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Slough Town the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round on Saturday 3 October 2020.[8]
King's Lynn Town
On 22 October 2020, Mitchell joined King's Lynn Town.[9]
Chesterfield
On 10 April 2021, with King's Lynn due to play Chesterfield, it was announced that Mitchell had joined the Derbyshire club for an undisclosed fee subject to league approval.[10] Although ineligible to play in the match, Mitchell's new club came from behind to win 2–1.[11]
Notts County
On 3 August 2021, Mitchell signed for Notts County for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[12]
On 2 February 2023, Mitchell signed for Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season.[13] He was released following Notts County's promotion at the end of the 2022–23 season.[14]
Rochdale
On 16 June 2023, Mitchell signed for recently relegated National League club Rochdale on a two-year contract.[15]
Having scored seven goals in six matches, Mitchell was named National League Player of the Month for September 2024.[16] On 23 May 2025, he was released by Rochdale on the expiry of his contract, having scored 14 league goals in the 2024-25 season.[17]
Forest Green Rovers
On 12 July 2025, Kairo Mitchell signed with National League club Forest Green Rovers.[18]
International career
Mitchell debuted for the Grenada national team in a 5–0 friendly loss to Panama on 25 October 2017.[19][20]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 13 October 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leicester City | 2016–17[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuneaton Borough | 2017–18 | National League North | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | National League North | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||
| Total | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
| Coalville Town | 2018–19 | Southern League Premier Central | 30 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 30 | 10 | |
| 2019–20 | Southern League Premier Central | 27 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 30 | 11 | ||
| Total | 57 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 21 | ||
| Dartford | 2020–21 | National League South | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| King's Lynn Town | 2020–21[22] | National League | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 1 | 22 | 8 | |
| Chesterfield | 2020–21[22] | National League | 8 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Notts County | 2021–22[23] | National League | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 1 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2022–23[24] | National League | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | ||
| Total | 41 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 4 | ||
| Eastleigh (loan) | 2022–23[24] | National League | 13 | 4 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | ||
| Rochdale | 2023–24[25] | National League | 38 | 14 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 38 | 14 | |
| 2024–25[26] | National League | 44 | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | 3[b] | 2 | 49 | 19 | ||
| Total | 82 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 87 | 33 | ||
| Forest Green Rovers | 2025–26[27] | National League | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | |
| Career total | 259 | 69 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 276 | 77 | ||
- Two appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance in National League play-offs
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 15 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Grenada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mitchell goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 March 2018 | Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Belmopan, Belize |  Belize | 2–3 | 2–4 | Friendly |
| 2 | 5 September 2019 | Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada |  Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B |
Honours
Individual
- National League Player of the Month: September 2024[16]
