James Aaron Kellermann (born 11 December 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Ebbsfleet United.
 Kellermann playing for Tamworth in August 2021. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Aaron Kellermann[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Hendon, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ebbsfleet United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kidderminster Lions | |||
| Stourport Swifts | |||
| 2010–2016 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Aldershot Town | 68 | (8) |
| 2018–2019 | St Mirren | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → AFC Fylde (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Kidderminster Harriers | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Chesterfield | 30 | (1) |
| 2021 | → Tamworth (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2022–2024 | Woking | 60 | (6) |
| 2024– | Ebbsfleet United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:40, 27 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editKellermann spent his early career with Kidderminster Lions and Stourport Swifts before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers at the age of 14.[3] Following his release from Wolves he signed for Aldershot Town.[3][4]
James signed a two-year contract with Scottish club St Mirren in May 2018.[5] He made his debut for St Mirren on 13 July 2018 in the Scottish League Cup.[6] He moved on loan to AFC Fylde in August 2018.[7] He left St Mirren by mutual consent on 29 October 2019.[8][9]
In March 2020 he signed for Kidderminster Harriers.[10] He was released at the end of the 2020–21 season.[11]
In August 2021 he signed for National League side Chesterfield.[12] On 17 August 2021, James moved on loan to Southern League Premier Division Central side Tamworth.[13] Kellermann made his debut for Tamworth in a Southern League Premier Division Central fixture on 17 August 2021 at home to Coalville Town; he played up until the 93rd minute, when he was substituted for defender Tom Ward, the match finished 1-1.[14] He scored his first goal for the club in the next Southern League Premier Division Central fixture at home to Lowestoft Town on 21 August 2021. Kellermann scored the first goal of a 6-1 victory.[15] Chesterfield exercised their option to recall Kellermann from his loan on 28 September 2021. He made six appearances and scored two goals during his spell with Tamworth.[16]
Kellerman was offered a new contract at the end of the 2021–22 season, however was unable to agree terms with the club.[17] He then signed for Woking in July 2022.[18] Kellermann went onto make his debut for the club during an opening day away defeat to York City, playing 55 minutes in the 2–0 loss.[19] On 3 December 2023, he scored his first goal for the club during a 3–1 home victory over Maidstone United, completing the scoring in the 82nd minute with Woking's third.[20] He went onto score three more goals that campaign, including strikes against former sides, Aldershot Town and Chesterfield.[2] During the course of the 2022–23 campaign, Kellermann signed a new one-year deal, keeping him at the club until June 2024.[21] During his second season at Woking, Kellermann struggled with injuries and ultimately only featured 20 times in all competitions. On 24 April 2024, he announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of his contract.[22]
Career statistics
edit- As of 27 January 2024[2]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aldershot Town | 2016–17 | National League | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2017–18 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | |||
| Total | 67 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 68 | 8 | |||
| St Mirren | 2018–19 | Scottish Premiership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| AFC Fylde (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2020–21 | National League North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Chesterfield | 2021–22 | National League | 30 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 36 | 2 | |
| Tamworth (loan) | 2021–22 | Southern League Premier Division Central | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
| Woking | 2022–23 | National League | 42 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 46 | 4 | |
| 2023–24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 20 | 2 | |||
| Total | 60 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 66 | 6 | |||
| Career total | 183 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 201 | 19 | ||
- ^ One appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League play-offs
- ^ One appearance FA Trophy and one in National League play-off
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
edit- ^ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 37. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ a b c James Kellermann at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ a b "SHOTS SIGN WOLVES' KELLERMANN". Aldershot Town F.C. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ Seckington, Kaylee (27 September 2017). "Fan column: Jim Kellerman and the search for a match-winner". SurreyLive.
- ^ "James Kellermann: St Mirren sign midfielder from Aldershot Town". BBC Sport. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ "Games played by James Kellermann in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "JIM KELLERMANN SIGNS ON LOAN". AFC Fylde. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Ramage, Ben (29 October 2019). "St Mirren midfielder reaches agreement with club to end contract early". dailyrecord.
- ^ Seckington, Kaylee (6 November 2019). "Shots boss not ruling out midfielder return". SurreyLive.
- ^ "09-03-20 - News - The Harriers bring in a new midfielder". 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Harriers squad update". harriers.co.uk. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "GRIMSBY REACTION: Chesterfield boss James Rowe reveals trialists Minter and Kellermann will be signing - Opera News". www.dailyadvent.com.
- ^ "Tamworth Take Midfielder On Loan Until New Year". Southern-Football-League.co.uk. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Tamworth 1-1 Coalville Town". TamworthFC.co.uk. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Tamworth 6-1 Lowestoft Town". TamworthFC.co.uk. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Kellerman recalled by Chesterfield". TamworthFC.co.uk. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Norcliffe, Liam (14 June 2022). "Chesterfield midfielder announces departure after failing to agree terms with Spireites". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Jim Kellermann Signs". Woking Football Club.
- ^ "York City vs. Woking". Soccerway. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Woking vs. Maidstone United". Soccerway. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Daniel (15 May 2023). "2022/23 Retained and Released List". Woking FC. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Jim Kellermann on X". X. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
External links
edit- James Kellermann at Soccerbase