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Kevin Kelsy

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Kevin Kelsy
Personal information
Full name Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez[1]
Date of birth (2004-07-27) 27 July 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Valencia, Venezuela[1]
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
FC Cincinnati
(on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk)
Number 19
Youth career
Mineros de Guayana
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Mineros de Guayana 33 (5)
2023 Boston River 0 (0)
2023– Shakhtar Donetsk 27 (7)
2024–FC Cincinnati (loan) 20 (6)
International career
2022– Venezuela U20 8 (0)
2024– Venezuela U23 5 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 September 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 May 2024

Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (born 27 July 2004) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati, on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk. Kelsy also represents the Venezuela U23 national team.

Club career

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Having broken into the first team at Mineros in 2021, Kelsy went on to establish himself in the 2022 season, scoring his first goals for the club.[2]

On 31 January 2023, Shakhtar Donetsk announced the signing of Kelsy from Boston River on a contract until the end of December 2027.[3] He signed with the Ukrainian club during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4]

On 23 February 2023, Kelsy was a substitute during the Europa League Playoff 2nd Leg against Rennes.[5] In the penalty shootout he scored the deciding goal that took Shakhtar Donetsk to the Round of 16.[5]

On 30 April 2024, MLS side FC Cincinnati announced Kelsy's acquisition via loan for the remainder of the 2024 season with an option to buy as part of the MLS U-22 initiative program.[6] On May 11, 2024, Kelsy scored his first goal for the club as part of a 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew in the Hell is Real Derby.[7]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 21 September 2024[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mineros 2021 Venezuelan Primera División 9 0 9 0
2022 24 5 24 5
Total 33 5 33 5
Shakhtar Donetsk 2022-23 Ukrainian Premier League 14 5 3[b] 1 17 6
2023-24 13 2 2 0 5[c] 1 20 3
Total 27 7 2 0 8 2 37 9
FC Cincinnati 2024 (loan) Major League Soccer 20 6 4 0 24 6
Career total 80 18 2 0 4 0 8 2 0 0 94 20
  1. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

Honours

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Shakhtar Donetsk

References

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  1. ^ a b Kevin Kelsy at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Kevin Kelsy agarra un »avioncito» para mejorar como delantero" [Kevin Kelsy grabs a »little plane» to improve as a striker]. pasionxeldeporte.com (in Spanish). 27 July 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Kevin Kelsy joins Shakhtar". shakhtar.com. FC Shakhtar Donetsk. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Ukraine war: UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary". BBC News. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Rennes 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk". UEFA. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  6. ^ FC Cincinnati acquire Kevin Kelsy on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk (https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/fc-cincinnati-acquire-kevin-kelsy-on-loan-from-shakhtar-donetsk) 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Columbus Crew 1-2 FC Cincinnati (May 11, 2024)". ESPN. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  8. ^ Kevin Kelsy at Soccerway