About Daniel Kelly
Born 2005. Daniel Kelly is a British association football player.
Daniel Kelly (born 3 October 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Millwall.
Early life
Kelly attended St Leonards Primary School in Scotland and was described as "first caught the eye of Celtic playing above his age group for East Kilbride Caledonian Thistle's 2004 team". After that, he attended St Ninian's High School in Scotland and was described as "impressed a plethora of scouts from down south and further afield having starred for the Hoops' under 15s, 16s and even 18s. Kelly also showcased his talents in the Sheffield Trophy where a young Celts outfit finished runners up in the prestigious tournament to MLS side Seattle Sounders".
Club career Kelly started his career with Scottish side Celtic, making his debut during a 5–0 win over Buckie Thistle. He made his league debut for the club during a 7–1 win over Dundee. He scored his first goal for the club during the same 7–1 win over Dundee.
On 23 August 2024, Kelly moved to EFL Championship side Millwall on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
International career Kelly has represented Scotland internationally at youth level.
Style of play
Kelly mainly operates as a midfielder.
Personal life
Kelly is the godson of Australia international Scott McDonald. Scottish Premiership
Millwall 2024–25 Championship
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Honours
Scottish Premiership: 2023–24 - didn’t play enough games to get a medal Scottish Cup: 2023–24
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Daniel Kelly?
Scottish footballer (born 2005)
When was Daniel Kelly born?
Daniel Kelly was born on 3 October 2005 in Glasgow.
What is Daniel Kelly's occupation?
Daniel Kelly is an association football player.
What nationality is Daniel Kelly?
Daniel Kelly is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Daniel Kelly (footballer, born 2005)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daniel Kelly. https://biography.guide/daniel-kelly-association-football-player-2005/
MLA: "Daniel Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daniel-kelly-association-football-player-2005/.
Chicago: "Daniel Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/daniel-kelly-association-football-player-2005/.
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