# Charlie Kelman

Charlie Robert Martin Lee-Kelman (born November 2, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for EFL League One side Leyton Orient, on loan from EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Born in England, he represents the United States internationally.

## Club career
### Southend United

Kelman scored 61 goals at youth level for Southend United in the 2017–18 season. He made his professional debut for Southend in a League One match against Plymouth Argyle on January 12, 2019. He also scored his first professional goal in that match, finding the net from inside his own half in the second minute of stoppage time at the end despite Southend United losing 3–2. Kelman played in 10 games and scored one goal in his first full season as a professional with Southend. In his second season playing for Southend's first team, Kelman played in 18 games and was Southend's leading scorer in League One with five goals. In his last season with Southend, Kelman made two appearances in EFL League Two before transferring to Queens Park Rangers before the end of the summer transfer window.

### Queens Park Rangers

On October 14, 2020, Kelman joined Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

#### Loans to Gillingham

On August 31, 2021, Kelman joined Gillingham on a season-long loan. He returned however to his parent club in November due to frustrations about a lack of playing time. On January 14, 2022, with previous manager Steve Evans having left the club, Kelman returned to Gillingham for the remainder of the season.

#### Leyton Orient (loan)

On July 25, 2022, Kelman signed for League Two club Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal.

#### Wigan Athletic (loan)

On January 31, 2024, Kelman signed a contract extension with Queens Park Rangers, subsequently joining League One club Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.

#### Leyton Orient (loan)

On June 29, 2024, Kelman signed for League One club Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal.

## International career

Kelman is eligible to represent England and the United States. He spent much of his youth in Texas, including time in the setup of FC Dallas, before moving back to England. He has represented the United States at the under-18 and under-20 levels.

## Personal life

Kelman attended The Bromfords School in Wickford alongside former Southend teammate Matt Rush.

## Career statistics

    As of match played March 1, 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Southend United | 2018–19 | League One | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Southend United | 2019–20 | League One | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 |
| Southend United | 2020–21 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Southend United | Total | Total | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 8 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 2020–21 | Championship | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 0 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 2021–22 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 2023–24 | Championship | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 11 | 0 |
| Queens Park Rangers | Total | Total | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 26 | 0 |
| Gillingham (loan) | 2021–22 | League One | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Leyton Orient (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 43 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 7 |
| Wigan Athletic (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 3 |
| Leyton Orient (loan) | 2024–25 | League One | 34 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 46 | 15 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 168 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 194 | 35 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

## Honors

Leyton Orient
* EFL League Two: 2022–23