Patrick Kelly (born 2 October 2004) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Barnsley and the Northern Ireland national team.
Kelly began his career with Coleraine, where he spent one season with the senior team after making his debut in November 2021.
Kelly signed for West Ham United in June 2022, initially playing for their under-18s.
Kelly moved on loan to Doncaster Rovers in August 2024. He made his first competitive appearance for Doncaster in the EFL Cup first round, starting against Salford City on 13 August 2024, in a 2âÂÂ0 victory.
During the season, Kelly scored his first senior goal in the FA Cup with a strike in a 1âÂÂ0 win over Barrow, and later opened his league scoring account with a goal in a 3âÂÂ1 victory against Tranmere Rovers in December 2024.
During his loan Kelly earned both promotion and the EFL League Two title.
On 29 July 2025, Kelly joined League One side Barnsley on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal.
He is a Northern Ireland under-19 youth international.
On 17 November 2025, he made his debut for the Northern Ireland senior side in a 1âÂÂ0 win over Luxembourg.
In January 2023 Kelly signed a sponsorship deal with Adidas.
Doncaster Rovers