John Paul Kelly

Football player infobox
playername = John Paul Kelly


nickname = "Joxer"
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1987|6|16| cityofbirth = Dublin
countryofbirth = Ireland
currentclub = Bohemian F.C.
clubnumber = 10
position = Winger, Centre Midfield
youthyears = 2003-2005
youthclubs = Liverpool
years = 2005-
clubs = Bohemians
caps(goals) =
pcupdate =

John Paul Kelly (born in Dublin, June 16 1987) is an Irish footballer currently playing for Bohemians in the League of Ireland.

Club career

"Joxer" as he is commonly known as, played at youth level for Lourdes Celtic before moving to the famed Liverpool academy in 2003 under the guidance of Steve Heighway. He made quick progression at Liverpool and before long was a regular in the reserves. Despite this, he got homesick and returned to Dublin where he joined Bohemians.

He made his league debut on April 1 2005 in a 1-0 defeat by Derry City and soon became an integral part of the side. An exciting and skilful player, Kelly has played a part in Bohs' progression to the top of the Premier Division in the 2008 season and is well placed to pick up the first domestic medal of his career.

International career

"Joxer" has represented Ireland at many underage levels and was voted Under-19 Player of the Year at FAI Awards in 2006.

He captained the Irish Under-21 team in all three of their games in the Madeira tournament in early 2007.

Honours

*League of Ireland: 1
** Bohemians - 2008