Kevin Kelsy

Biography

Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (born 27 July 2004) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer and the Venezuela national team. Club career Having broken into the first team at Mineros in 2021, Kelsy went on to establish himself in the 2022 season, scoring his first goals for the club. On 31 January 2023, Shakhtar Donetsk announced the signing of Kelsy from Boston River on a contract until the end of December 2027. He signed with the Ukrainian club during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 23 February 2023, Kelsy was a substitute during the Europa League Playoff 2nd Leg against Rennes. In the penalty shootout he scored the deciding goal that took Shakhtar Donetsk to the Round of 16. On 30 April 2024, MLS side FC Cincinnati announced Kelsy's acquisition via loan for the remainder of the 2024 season with an option to buy as part of the MLS U-22 initiative program. On May 11, 2024, Kelsy scored his first goal for the club as part of a 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew in the Hell is Real Derby.