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Biography
Graham Kelly (born 16 October 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League Two side Port Vale. He has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-18 and under-19 level.
He began his career at Sheffield United, where he made his senior debut on April 2016. He played on loan at Stalybridge Celtic later in the year, before he was transferred to Port Vale in June 2017.
Club career
Sheffield United
Kelly came through the Academy at Sheffield United to make his senior debut for the "Blades" as a late substitute for Matt Done in a 3–1 defeat to Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena on 30 April 2016. He joined Stalybridge Celtic of the National League North on loan in August 2016. He made ten appearances for the "Celts" over a five-week stay at Bower Fold.
Port Vale
Kelly signed a one-year contract, with the option for a second year, at newly relegated EFL League Two club Port Vale in June 2017. He said he was looking forward to working with manager Michael Brown and being reunited with former Sheffield United coach Chris Morgan.
International career
Kelly won four caps at for the Republic of Ireland at both under-18 and under-19 level, and scored for the under-19s against Latvia in November 2015.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Sheffield United | 2015–16 | EFL League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | EFL League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 2016–17 | National League North | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 2017–18 | EFL League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||