Kairo Ellis Mitchell (born 21 October 1997) is a Grenadaian footballer who is a striker for National League club Rochdale and the Grenada national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kairo Ellis Mitchell[1] | ||
Date of birth | 21 October 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Leicester, England | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Rochdale | ||
Number | 9 | ||
Youth career | |||
Leicester City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | Leicester City | 0 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Nuneaton Borough | 24 | (1) |
2018–2020 | Coalville Town | 57 | (21) |
2020–2021 | King's Lynn Town | 20 | (7) |
2021 | Chesterfield | 8 | (1) |
2021–2023 | Notts County | 41 | (3) |
2023 | → Eastleigh (loan) | 13 | (4) |
2023– | Rochdale | 21 | (10) |
International career‡ | |||
2017– | Grenada | 15 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:49, 17 November 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:59, 25 March 2023 (UTC) |
Club career edit
Early career edit
A product of the Leicester City F.C. Reserves and Academy, Mitchell had a successful season with Leicester's under-18s in the 2015–16 season, as well as appearing for the reserves.[2] When he finished his scholarship with Leicester City, he was offered a contract.[1] A year later, he was released by Leicester when his contract expired.[3]
Nuneaton Town edit
In 2017, following his release from Leicester, Mitchell joined National League North side Nuneaton Town.[4] On 27 August 2018, Mitchell scored his first league goal for the club, in a 3–1 defeat to Brackley Town.[5]
Coalville Town edit
In November 2018, Mitchell joined Coalville Town on an 18-month contract.[6] He scored on his debut in a 1–1 draw against St Neots Town the following day.[7]
Dartford edit
On 2 October 2020, Mitchell joined Dartford. His only appearance for the club came as a substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Slough Town the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round on Saturday 3 October 2020.[8]
King's Lynn Town edit
On 22 October 2020, Mitchell joined King's Lynn Town.[9]
Chesterfield edit
On 10 April 2021, with King's Lynn due to play Chesterfield, it was announced that Mitchell had joined the Derbyshire club for an undisclosed fee subject to league approval.[10] Although ineligible to play in the match, Mitchell's new club came from behind to win 2–1.[11]
Notts County edit
On 3 August 2021, Mitchell signed for Notts County for an undisclosed fee on a two year contract.[12]
On 2 February 2023, Mitchell signed for Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season.[13] He was released following Notts County's promotion at the end of the 2022–23 season.[14]
Rochdale edit
On 16 June 2023, Mitchell signed for recently relegated National League club Rochdale on a two year contract.[15]
International career edit
Mitchell debuted for the Grenada national team in a 5–0 friendly loss to Panama on 25 October 2017.[16][17]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of match played 15 April 2023
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Nuneaton Borough | 2017–18 | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
2018–19 | National League North | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
Total | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
Coalville Town | 2018–19 | Southern League Premier Central | 30 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 10 |
2019–20 | Southern League Premier Central | 27 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 30 | 11 | |
Total | 57 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 21 | ||
Dartford | 2020–21 | National League South | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
King's Lynn Town | 2020–21[18] | National League | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 22 | 8 |
Chesterfield | 2020–21[18] | National League | 8 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
Notts County | 2021–22[19] | National League | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 28 | 2 |
2022–23[20] | National League | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
Total | 41 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 4 | ||
Eastleigh (loan) | 2022–23[20] | National League | 12 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | |
Career total | 162 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 173 | 39 |
International edit
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Grenada | 2017 | 2 | 0 |
2018 | 3 | 1 | |
2019 | 5 | 1 | |
2021 | 3 | 0 | |
2022 | 1 | 0 | |
2023 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 15 | 2 |
- Scores and results list Grenada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mitchell goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 22 March 2018 | Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Belmopan, Belize | Belize | 2–3 | 2–4 | Friendly |
2 | 5 September 2019 | Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B |
References edit
- ^ a b "Premier League players released or retained by their clubs". Sky Sports. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Next up: Meet The Leicester City Squad". Grimsby Town F.C. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Premier League players released by their clubs". Sky Sports. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Kairo Mitchell – Nuneaton Town First team". Nuneaton Town F.C. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Nuneaton Borough vs. Brackley Town – 27 August 2018". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Ravens Swoop For Mitchell". Coalville Town Football Club. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Kairo Mitchell – First Team". Coalville Town Football Club. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Dartford 0–1 Slough Town match report". Dartford. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Double signing for Linnets". King's Lynn Town. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "SPIREITES SIGN STRIKER". chesterfield-fc.co.uk. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "King's Lynn Town 1–2 Chesterfield". BBC Sport. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Mitchell completes front line". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 3 August 2021.
- ^ "NEW SIGNING : KAIRO MITCHELL JOINS THE SPITFIRES". www.eastleighfc.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Retained list 2023". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Kairo Mitchell Signs For Dale". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Grenada roster named for Panama friendly". CONCACAF. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Grenada vs. Panama (0:5)". www.national-football-teams.com. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Mitchell, Kairo". National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
External links edit
- Kairo Mitchell at Soccerway
- Kairo Mitchell at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sky Sports Profile
- Kairo Mitchell at Premier League