Kevin Feely
Kevin Roderick Feely (born 30 August 1992) is an Irish former professional footballer and Gaelic footballer for Kildare and Athy. His younger brother Rory Feely is a professional footballer, currently with St Patrick's Athletic.
Feely playing for Newport County in 2014 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kevin Roderick Feely[1] | ||
Date of birth | 30 August 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Brussels, Belgium | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
Belvedere[2] | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2012 | Bohemian | 28 | (1) |
2012–2014 | Charlton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
2013 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2013 | → AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Newport County (loan) | 10 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Newport County | 25 | (0) |
Total | 63 | (3) | |
National team | |||
2014 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
Feely began his career with Bohemians in 2010, signed by Pat Fenlon, however it was under Aaron Callaghan that he became a regular first-team member in 2012. His performances attracted the attention of a number of overseas clubs, with both Peterborough United and Everton amongst his rumoured suitors. However, Feely signed for Charlton Athletic in November 2012.[3] On 8 August 2013 he joined Carlisle United on a 28-day loan.[4] Feely made his professional debut on 10 August 2013 in a 4–0 defeat at Bradford City.[5]
On 25 November 2013 Feely joined AFC Wimbledon on loan until 4 January.[6] On 21 March 2014 he joined Newport County on loan.[7] He made his debut for Newport in the league two match versus Torquay United on 22 March. Feely scored his first football league goal for Newport versus Rochdale on 3 May 2014.
On 22 May 2014, he was released from Charlton Athletic,[8] and on 30 May 2014 signed a permanent contract with Newport County.[9] On 1 September 2015 his Newport contract was cancelled by mutual consent so that Feely could return to full-time education.
Feely now plays Gaelic football at inter-county level for Kildare.
On 25 October 2017, Feely was named in the Ireland squad for the 2017 International Rules Series against Australia in November.[10]
References
- "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- "Past Belvo Players". www.belvederefc.com. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- "Bohemians wish Kevin Feely well ahead of Charlton move". Goal.com. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "Kevin Feely: Carlisle United sign Charlton defender on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "Bradford 4-0 Carlisle". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "AFC Wimbledon sign Charlton defender on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- Feely joins Newport
- "Charlton announce list of released players". Charlton Athletic. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 1 August 2016.
- Feely joins Newport
- "Ireland international rules squad named and Mayo's Aidan O'Shea unveiled as captain". Irish Independent. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.