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Kairo Mitchell
Personal information
Full name Kairo Ellis Mitchell[1]
Date of birth (1997-10-21) 21 October 1997 (age 27)
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 Dartford 0 (0)
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 49 (22)
International career‡
2017– Grenada 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:56, 25 September 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:10, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

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.

Club career

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On 22 October 2020, Mitchell joined King's Lynn Town.[9]

Chesterfield

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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

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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

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On 16 June 2023, Mitchell signed for recently relegated National League club Rochdale on a two-year contract.[15]

Having scored seven goals in six matches, Mitchell was named National League Player of the Month for September 2024.[16]

International career

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Mitchell debuted for the Grenada national team in a 5–0 friendly loss to Panama on 25 October 2017.[17][18]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 25 September 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leicester City 2016–17[19] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuneaton Borough 2017–18 National League North 14 0 0 0 — 0 0 14 0
2018–19 National League North 10 1 2 1 — 0 0 12 2
Total 24 1 2 1 0 0 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 0 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[20] National League 20 7 0 0 — 2[a] 1 22 8
Chesterfield 2020–21[20] National League 8 1 — — 0 0 8 1
Notts County 2021–22[21] National League 26 1 1 0 — 1[a] 1 28 2
2022–23[22] National League 15 2 1 0 — 0 0 16 2
Total 41 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 44 4
Eastleigh (loan) 2022–23[22] National League 13 4 — — 0 0 13 4
Rochdale 2023–24[23] National League 38 14 0 0 — 0 0 38 14
2024–25[24] National League 11 8 0 0 — 0 0 11 8
Total 49 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 22
Career total 212 59 6 1 0 0 5 2 223 62
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
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.
List of international goals scored by Kairo Mitchell[25]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
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

Honours

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Individual

References

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  1. ^ a b "Premier League players released or retained by their clubs". Sky Sports. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Next up: Meet The Leicester City Squad". Grimsby Town F.C. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Premier League players released by their clubs". Sky Sports. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Kairo Mitchell – Nuneaton Town First team". Nuneaton Town F.C. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Nuneaton Borough vs. Brackley Town – 27 August 2018". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Ravens Swoop For Mitchell". Coalville Town Football Club. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Kairo Mitchell – First Team". Coalville Town Football Club. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Dartford 0–1 Slough Town match report". Dartford. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Double signing for Linnets". King's Lynn Town. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  10. ^ "SPIREITES SIGN STRIKER". chesterfield-fc.co.uk. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  11. ^ "King's Lynn Town 1–2 Chesterfield". BBC Sport. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Mitchell completes front line". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 3 August 2021.
  13. ^ "NEW SIGNING : KAIRO MITCHELL JOINS THE SPITFIRES". www.eastleighfc.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Retained list 2023". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Kairo Mitchell Signs For Dale". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  16. ^ a b "September's Shining Stars Are Honoured With Player Awards!". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Grenada roster named for Panama friendly". CONCACAF. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Grenada vs. Panama (0:5)". www.national-football-teams.com. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  19. ^ "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  20. ^ a b "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  21. ^ "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  22. ^ a b "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  23. ^ "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  24. ^ "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  25. ^ "Mitchell, Kairo". National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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