# Calum Kavanagh

Calum Graham Kavanagh (born 5 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Bradford City. Born in Wales, he has represented the Republic of Ireland internationally at under-17 & under-21 level.

## Early and personal life

Kavanagh is the son of former professional footballer Graham Kavanagh, who played internationally for the Republic of Ireland. He was born in Cardiff, whilst his father was playing for Cardiff City and grew up in England once his father returned there after leaving Cardiff City.

## Club career

After coming through Middlesbrough's academy, he made his debut for the club's under-18 side during the 2019–20 season and, after a string of impressive performances, was linked with a potential transfer to Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea. He signed a scholarship deal with the club in summer 2020, before signing a three-year professional contract in September 2020.
On 28 January 2022, it was announced that Kavanagh had joined EFL League Two club Harrogate Town on loan until the end of the season. On 19 March 2022, he scored his first goal for the club on his seventh appearance.
On 31 January 2023, Kavanagh joined Newport County on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season. He made his Newport debut in a 2–1 win against Swindon Town on 4 February 2023 as a second-half substitute, scoring the second Newport goal.
Kavanagh's Middlesbrough debut came on 19 December 2023 in a 0–3 away win over Port Vale in the quarter-final of the EFL Cup, where he was substituted on in the 73rd minute. On 26 December 2023, he came on as a substitute in a 1–0 away loss to Rotherham United to make his league debut. His home debut came in a 3–1 loss to Coventry City on 1 January 2024.
On 1 February 2024, Kavanagh signed for League Two club Bradford City for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

## International career

Kavanagh made 4 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national under-17 team, scoring one goal. He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 side on 7 June 2024, in a 3–2 win away to Croatia U21 in a friendly.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 8 March 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 |
| Middlesbrough | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2023–24 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | Total | Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrogate Town (loan) | 2021–22 | League Two | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Newport County (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Bradford City | 2023–24 | League Two | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
| Bradford City | 2024–25 | League Two | 28 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 7 |
| Bradford City | Total | Total | 43 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 12 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 76 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 85 | 15 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy