Kairo Mitchell

Kairo Ellis Mitchell (born 21 October 1997) is a footballer who is a striker for Rochdale and the Grenada national team.Kairo Mitchell is the goat

Kairo Mitchell
Personal information
Full name Kairo Ellis Mitchell[1]
Date of birth (1997-10-21) 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 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 15 (6)
International career‡
2017– Grenada 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:38, 15 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:59, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

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

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

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

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

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

Chesterfield

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

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

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

International career

Mitchell debuted for the Grenada national team in a 5–0 friendly loss to Panama on 25 October 2017.[16][17]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 15 April 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nuneaton Borough 2017–18 National League North 00000150
2018–19 National League North 1012100122
Total 2412100262
Coalville Town 2018–19 Southern League Premier Central 301000003010
2019–20 Southern League Premier Central 2711102[lower-alpha 1]03011
Total 572110206021
Dartford 2020–21 National League South 00100010
King's Lynn Town 2020–21[18] National League 207002[lower-alpha 1]1228
Chesterfield 2020–21[18] National League 81—0081
Notts County 2021–22[19] National League 261101[lower-alpha 1]1282
2022–23[20] National League 1521000162
Total 4132011444
Eastleigh (loan) 2022–23[20] National League 123—00123
Career total 16236615217339
  1. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

International
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Grenada 201720
201831
201951
202130
202210
202310
Total152
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[21]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
122 March 2018Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Belmopan, Belize Belize2–32–4Friendly
25 September 2019Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada Saint Kitts and Nevis1–02–12019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B

References
  1. "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. "Grenada roster named for Panama friendly". CONCACAF. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  17. "Grenada vs. Panama (0:5)". www.national-football-teams.com. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  18. "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  19. "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  20. "Games played by Kairo Mitchell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  21. "Mitchell, Kairo". National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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