Kelly (footballer, born 1975) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Clesly Evandro Guimarães | ||
| Date of birth | 28 April 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Barra Bonita, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Wellington Phoenix (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1995 | Bragantino | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1996 | Bragantino | 59 | (19) |
| 1997 | Logroñés | 12 | (1) |
| 1997 | Flamengo | 2 | (0) |
| 1998–2001 | Atlético Paranaense | 53 | (10) |
| 2001–2004 | FC Tokyo | 97 | (30) |
| 2004–2006 | Cruzeiro | 39 | (16) |
| 2006–2007 | Al-Ain | ||
| 2007–2008 | Grêmio | 15 | (1) |
| 2008 | Atlético Paranaense | 0 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017–2019 | Athletico Paranaense (assistant) | ||
| 2017 | Atlético Paranaense (interim) | ||
| 2020 | Corinthians (assistant) | ||
| 2021 | Grêmio (assistant) | ||
| 2021–2022 | Ceará (assistant) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Portuguesa (assistant) | ||
| 2025– | Wellington Phoenix (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Clesly Evandro Guimarães, known to many as Kelly, is a talented Brazilian football coach and former player. He was born on April 28, 1975, in Barra Bonita, Brazil. Kelly played as an attacking midfielder, which means he was a player who helped both defend and score goals. Today, he is an assistant manager for Wellington Phoenix.
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Meet Kelly: A Football Star!
Kelly started his football journey in Brazil. He played for youth teams before becoming a professional player. His skills as an attacking midfielder made him a valuable player. He was known for helping his team score goals.
Playing Days: From Brazil to Japan
Kelly played for several clubs during his career. He started at Bragantino in Brazil. Later, he moved to Spain to play for Logroñés. He also played for famous Brazilian clubs like Flamengo and Atlético Paranaense.
One of his most notable times was playing for FC Tokyo in Japan. He played almost 100 games for them and scored many goals. After his time in Japan, he returned to Brazil to play for Cruzeiro and Grêmio. He also played for Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates. Kelly played in nearly 300 professional games, scoring over 80 goals in total.
Life After Playing: Becoming a Coach
After a long and successful playing career, Kelly decided to become a football coach. He has worked as an assistant manager for several teams. This means he helps the main coach plan strategies and train players.
He has been an assistant coach for clubs like Athletico Paranaense, Corinthians, Grêmio, Ceará, and Portuguesa. As of 2025, he is an assistant manager for Wellington Phoenix.
Trophies and Wins
During his career, Kelly helped his teams win some important titles:
- Paraná State League: 1998, 2000, 2001
- Parana State League Cup: 1998
- J.League Cup: 2004
