Kairo Ellis Mitchell (born 21 October 1997) is a Grenadaian footballer who is a striker for Forest Green Rovers and the Grenada national team.
Club career Early career A product of the Leicester City F.C. Reserves and Academy, Mitchell had a successful season with Leicester's under-18s in the 2015–16 season, as well as appearing for the reserves. When he finished his scholarship with Leicester City, he was offered a contract. A year later, he was released by Leicester when his contract expired.
Nuneaton Town In 2017, following his release from Leicester, Mitchell joined National League North side Nuneaton Town. On 27 August 2018, Mitchell scored his first league goal for the club, in a 3–1 defeat to Brackley Town.
Coalville Town In November 2018, Mitchell joined Coalville Town on an 18-month contract. He scored on his debut in a 1–1 draw against St Neots Town the following day.
Dartford On 2 October 2020, Mitchell joined Dartford. His only appearance for the club came as a substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Slough Town the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round on Saturday 3 October 2020.
King's Lynn Town On 22 October 2020, Mitchell joined King's Lynn Town.
Chesterfield On 10 April 2021, with King's Lynn due to play Chesterfield, it was announced that Mitchell had joined the Derbyshire club for an undisclosed fee subject to league approval. Although ineligible to play in the match, Mitchell's new club came from behind to win 2–1.
Notts County On 3 August 2021, Mitchell signed for Notts County for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.
On 2 February 2023, Mitchell signed for Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season. He was released following Notts County's promotion at the end of the 2022–23 season.
Rochdale On 16 June 2023, Mitchell signed for recently relegated National League club Rochdale on a two-year contract.
Having scored seven goals in six matches, Mitchell was named National League Player of the Month for September 2024. On 23 May 2025, he was released by Rochdale on the expiry of his contract, having scored 14 league goals in the 2024–25 season.
Forest Green Rovers On 12 July 2025, Kairo Mitchell signed with National League club Forest Green Rovers.
International career Mitchell debuted for the Grenada national team in a 5–0 friendly loss to Panama on 25 October 2017.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeicester City2016–17Premier League0000000000Nuneaton Borough2017–18National League North14000—001402018–19National League North10121—00122Total241210000262Coalville Town2018–19Southern League Premier Central301000—0030102019–20Southern League Premier Central271110—203011Total57211000206021Dartford2020–21National League South0010—0010King's Lynn Town2020–21National League20700—21228Chesterfield2020–21National League81——0081Notts County2021–22National League26110—112822022–23National League15210—00162Total413200011444Eastleigh (loan)2022–23National League134——00134Rochdale2023–24National League381400—0038142024–25National League441423—324919Total82282300328733Forest Green Rovers2025–26National League14410—00154Career total2596994008427677
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGrenada201720201831201951202000202130202210202310Total152
Scores and results list Grenada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mitchell goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Kairo MitchellNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 22 March 2018 Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Belmopan, Belize 2–3 2–4 Friendly2 5 September 2019 Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada 1–0 2–1 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B
Honours Individual National League Player of the Month: September 2024
References
External links
Sky Sports Profile