Kelly Gago

Kelly Gago

Personal information
Full name	Odette Kelly Gago
Date of birth	(1999-01-09) 9 January 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Créteil, France
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Everton
Number	29
Youth career
2010-2012	CSM Bonneuil
2012-2014	FCF Juvisy
2014-2015	VGA Saint-Maur
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015	VGA Saint-Maur	4	(0)
2016	Dijon FCO	6	(2)
2016-2022	AS Saint-Étienne	88	(44)
2022-2023	UC Sampdoria	15	(3)
2023-2024	Parma Calcio	28	(14)
2024	FC Nantes	10	(2)
2024-	Everton	3	(3)
International career^‡
2018	France U19	3	(0)
2018	France U20	5	(3)
2019-2024	France U23	3	(0)
2024	France	2	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 December 2024

Kelly Gago (born 9 January 1999) is a French footballer who plays as a striker for Women's Super League club Everton.[1] Gago has previously played for Sampdoria.[2][3]

Club Career

Kelly Gago started her youth career at CSM Bonneuil (2010–2012), followed by spells at FCF Juvisy (2012–2014) and VGA Saint-Maur (2014–2015). In 2015 She made her senior debut with VGA Saint-Maur and had four appearances. She then played for Dijon FCO in 2016, scoring two goals in six matches. From 2016 to 2022, Gago played for AS Saint-Étienne, where she had a prolific record of 44 goals in 88 appearances. She subsequently joined UC Sampdoria (2022–2023), then moved to Parma Calcio (2023–2024), and then FC Nantes in 2024. During her time at FC Nantes, Gago played a total of ten games, starting nine, scoring two goals, and providing one assist.[4]

In December 2024, Everton announced the signing of Kelly Gago from FC Nantes. She is set to join the team when the Women's Super League transfer window opens on January 1, 2025, subject to international clearance.[5]

International career

Kelly Gago made her debut for France against Jamaica in Gago's second appearance for France scored against Switzerland.[6][7]

Playing Style

Standing at 1.78 meters, Gago is known for her physical presence and goal-scoring abilities.[8]

References

1. "Everton Sign France International Forward". Everton FC. 20 December 2024.
2. Ricchiuti, Rita (11 September 2022). "Sampdoria Women: la promessa di Kelly Gago". L Football.
3. Cardinale, Miriana (18 May 2023). "Sampdoria Women, si conclude in anticipo la stagione di Kelly Gago". L Football.
4. samnihof (23 December 2024). "Who is Everton's new striker Kelly Gago?". Women's Football News. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
5. "Everton Women sign France striker Kelly Gago for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
6. TRAVERT, Florian (17 October 2024). "FC Nantes. Kelly Gago appelée en équipe de France féminine". Ouest-France.fr.
7. "Foot : « Un but particulier » pour Kelly Gago, qui fêtait sa première titularisation avec les Bleues contre la Suisse". L'Équipe.
8. "Kelly Gago - Everton - Player Profile & Stats". www.soccerzz.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.