How Rangers target Kelsy once hid in truck to chase football dream
From hiding in a truck to playing in a war zone, Rangers target Kevin Kelsy has had an eventful career already.
Kevin Kelsy, a 22-year-old striker, has secured a move to Rangers from the Portland Timbers. Hailing from Venezuela, Kelsy's career has been marked by resilience and determination. He began his journey in his home country with Mineros de Guayana, making his debut at just 16 years old. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic-induced travel ban, Kelsy managed to hide in a mining truck to avoid detection and continue his pursuit of a professional football career.
After brief stints in Uruguay and Ukraine, Kelsy joined the Portland Timbers where he scored 19 goals in 65 appearances. At 6ft 4in, he is expected to fill the height deficiency in Rangers' attack following Youssef Chermiti's injury.
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