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Soffia Kelly

Soffia Gabrielle Kelly (; born 6 March 2007) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Aston Villa and the Wales national team.

Youth career

In 2017, aged 10, Kelly joined the Wales South performance centre for girls.

In March 2021, she joined the Elite Football Welsh Academy South, as a pathway to Wales youth teams.

Club career

In March 2025, Kelly signed a two year contract with Women's Super League club Aston Villa. In doing so, she became the first player to sign with the club via the academy pathway.

International career

In November 2023, Kelly made her debut for the Wales under-19s and England.

In March 2024, Kelly was called up to the Wales national team for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying. She received further call-ups in May 2025, for UEFA Women's Nations League matches, and in July, for Euro 2025 in Switzerland, after fellow backup goalkeeper Poppy Soper withdrew due to injury.

Personal life

In November 2023, Kelly was completing a coaching qualification at Cardiff and Vale College in Barry, Wales.

In October 2024, having been bullied in school for pursuing football, she won the Child of Wales Young Leader award.

As of May 2025, Kelly is an ambassador for child safety charity Kidscape.

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