Lewis Kinsella

Career Aston Villa Born in Watford, Hertfordshire, representing the club from under-8 to under-16 levels, before being released and joined Aston Villa's academy in 2011. During his first season with the club, Kinsella played in all but one of the club's matches in the 2011–12 NextGen Series. He was named in the matchday squad for the first time on 7 March 2015 for Villa's FA Cup quarter-final tie against West Bromwich Albion, though he remained an unused substitute in a 2–0 victory. On 26 March 2015, Kinsella joined League Two club Luton Town on loan until the end of 2014–15. He made his professional debut two days later, playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–1 defeat away to Northampton Town. He completed the loan spell with three appearances. He debuted two days later, starting Kidderminster's 2–2 draw at home to Chester. Kinsella made six appearances before extending his loan with the club on 21 March until the end of 2015–16, finishing the loan spell with 13 appearances.

Colchester United During the summer of 2016, Kinsella received offers from two English Football League clubs, but both fell through. He debuted in Colchester's 1–1 draw away to Hartlepool United on the opening day of 2016–17. Kinsella made 14 appearances during the early months of the season, but sustained an injury in the latter, a 0–0 draw with Newport County on 8 October. He required surgery on his ankle that ruled him out of action for three months.

Aldershot Town He joined National League club Aldershot Town on loan for one month on 4 January 2018. Kinsella made his Aldershot debut two days later in their 2–1 away win over Dover Athletic. On 31 January 2018, Kinsella signed for Aldershot permanently on a contract until the end of 2017–18, after leaving Colchester by mutual consent. He signed a new one-year contract with the club on 11 May 2018.

In the summer of 2020, Kinsella made national news as he sought to crowdfund money to pay for an operation after a serious MCL injury. This prompted over £10,000 in donations, including £1,000 from the Aldershot board of directors and £2,000 from former Aston Villa teammate Jack Grealish.

On 23 October 2021, Kinsella scored his first senior goal to give his side a 2–1 lead over Bromley before the away side came from behind for a second time in the match to earn a 3–2 win.

On 5 June 2022, Kinsella announced he would be leaving the club after failing to agree new terms ahead of the 2022–23 campaign, leaving the Hampshire-based side after a four-year spell.

Wealdstone On 8 July 2022, Kinsella signed for National League side Wealdstone. On 6 August 2022 he made his debut for the club in a 3–2 victory over Bromley. In March 2023, he joined Southern League Premier Division South side Gosport Borough on a 28 day loan. He left the Stones at the end of the season, having made 14 appearances.

Maidenhead United Kinsella joined Maidenhead United for the 2023–24 season. He left the club at the end of the season after twelve appearances.

Hayes & Yeading United On 3 January 2024, Kinsella signed for Southern Football League side Hayes & Yeading United on a 28 day loan deal.

He announced his retirement on 8 June 2024.

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Honours Aston Villa NextGen Series: 2012–13