Kelly Brady (footballer)
Irish footballer (born 2002)
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Kelly Morgan Brady (born 5 March 2002) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League 2 club Crystal Palace. Born in the United States, she has been called up to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kelly Morgan Brady | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 42 | (13) |
| 2023–2024 | Ole Miss Rebels | 35 | (12) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025–2026 | Athlone Town | 22 | (21) |
| 2026– | Crystal Palace | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 May 2026 | |||
Early life
Brady was born on 5 March 2002 in the United States to Gerry and Mary.[1] Growing up, she played Gaelic football. After that, she attended Central Connecticut State University in the United States. Following her stint there, she attended the University of Mississippi in the United States.
Career
Ahead of the 2025 season, Brady signed for Irish side Athlone Town, helping the club win the league title and the 2025 FAI Women's Cup.[2] During the 2025 season, she was the top scorer of the 2025 League of Ireland Women's Premier Division with twenty-one goals.
On 11 January 2026, Brady was announced at Crystal Palace on a one and a half year contract.[3]