Full name Keith Kelly Years Team Current team Harbour View F.C. 1999-2000 Harbour View F.C. Height 1.75 m | 1997-1999 Port Royal FC Role Football player Name Keith Kelly | |
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Date of birth (1983-03-05) 5 March 1983 (age 32) | ||
Place of birth Port Royal, Jamaica | ||
Keith Kelly (born 5 March 1983 in Port Royal) is a Jamaican football player who currently plays for Harbour View F.C in the Jamaican National Premier League. The midfielder is known for his dynamic dribbles and defence-splitting passes.
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Club career
A stocky midfielder, Kelly was once regarded one of the brightest Jamaican talents. He played at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship and caught the eye of French giants Paris St Germain. He also played in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. However, he never made the grade at PSG and was loaned out to Belgian side Mons before returning to Jamaica in 2003. After a several month battle over his contract rights, Kelly finally signed a contract to play for Arnett Gardens. His time at Arnett Gardens was marked by poor fitness and motivation but he was able to earn a few national team caps during his time. In 2005, it was rumored that Kelly would return to Harbour View F.C. as a replacement for Jermaine Hue, however it did not materialize. He then picked up a severe injury while playing for Trinidadian outfit CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh in November 2005 and after almost two years in the wilderness with a broken foot, Kelly returned to Jamaican football with Harbour View F.C. in summer 2007. In January 2011, Kelly moved to Sporting Central Academy in Clarendon. Kelly return to Harbour View F.C for ahead of the 2012-2013 season.
International career
Kelly lead Jamaica to appearances in the 1999 U17 World Cup in New Zealand and 2001 U20 World Cup in Argentina. Kelly made his senior debut for Jamaica in a November 2001 World Cup qualifying match against Costa Rica. He has collected 10 caps since, his last international match being the February 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying game against Barbados.