Kevin Kelsy
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 2004 | ||
| 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) | 10 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Venezuela U20 | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | Venezuela U23 | 5 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 May 2024 | |||
Club career
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
Club
- As of match played 29 June 2024[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mineros | 2021 | Venezuelan Primera División | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 | |||
| Total | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 33 | 5 | |||
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 2022-23 | Ukrainian Premier League | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5[lower-alpha 2] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | ||
| Total | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 9 | ||
| FC Cincinnati | 2024 (loan) | Major League Soccer | 10 | 4 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Total | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 70 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 18 | ||
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
References
- Kevin Kelsy at WorldFootball.net
- "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.
- "Kevin Kelsy joins Shakhtar". shakhtar.com. FC Shakhtar Donetsk. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- "Ukraine war: UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary". BBC News. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "Rennes 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk". UEFA. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- 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.
- "Columbus Crew 1-2 FC Cincinnati (May 11, 2024)". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- Kevin Kelsy at Soccerway