# Michael Kedman

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{{Short description|Footballer (born 1996)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Michael Kedman
| image = Michael Kedman. Jpj.jpg
| image_size = 
| caption = 
| fullname = Michael Ashaki Kedman<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/m-kedman-492772|title=Profile of M. Kedman|website=besoccer.com|accessdate=7 June 2022}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|12|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = [London](/source/London), England
| height = 1.76 m
| position = [Full-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)), [winger](/source/Midfielder)
| currentclub = [Riteriai](/source/FK_Riteriai)
| clubnumber = 80
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2012
| youthclubs1 = [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.)
| youthyears2 = 2012–2014
| youthclubs2 = [West Ham United](/source/West_Ham_United_F.C.)
| youthyears3 = 2014–2016
| youthclubs3 = [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.)
| years1 = 2016
| clubs1 = [Maldon & Tiptree](/source/Maldon_%26_Tiptree_F.C.)
| caps1 = 
| goals1 = 
| years2 = 2016–2017
| clubs2 = [Edgware Town](/source/Edgware_%26_Kingsbury_F.C.) 
| caps2 = 4
| goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2017–2018
| clubs3 = [Patro Eisden](/source/K._Patro_Eisden_Maasmechelen)
| caps3 = 9
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2017
| clubs4 = → [Central](/source/Central_F.C.) (loan)
| caps4 = 
| goals4 = 
| years5 = 2018–2019
| clubs5 = [Tres Cantos](/source/CDF_Tres_Cantos)
| caps5 = 8
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2019
| clubs6 = [Zakynthos](/source/A.P.S._Zakynthos)
| caps6 = 
| goals6 = 
| years7 = 2020
| clubs7 = [Fylkir](/source/Fylkir)
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2021–2022
| clubs8 = [Dartford](/source/Dartford_F.C.)
| caps8 = 3
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2022
| clubs9 = [Þróttur Vogum](/source/%C3%9Er%C3%B3ttur_Vogum)
| caps9 = 22
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2023
| clubs10 = [AaB](/source/AaB_Fodbold)
| caps10 = 0
| goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2023
| clubs11 = [Havant & Waterlooville](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.)
| caps11 = 2
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2023–2024
| clubs12 = [Cheshunt](/source/Cheshunt_F.C.)
| caps12 = 2
| goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2024
| clubs13 = [Folkestone Invicta](/source/Folkestone_Invicta_F.C.)
| caps13 = 17
| goals13 = 0
| years14 = 2025
| clubs14 = [Connah's Quay Nomads](/source/Connah's_Quay_Nomads_F.C.)
| caps14 = 2
| goals14 = 0
| years15 = 2025
| clubs15 = [Stallion Laguna](/source/Stallion_Laguna_F.C.)
| caps15 = 9
| goals15 = 3
| years16 = 2026–
| clubs16 = [Riteriai](/source/FK_Riteriai)
| caps16 = 5
| goals16 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2022
| nationalteam1 = [Trinidad and Tobago](/source/Trinidad_and_Tobago_national_football_team)
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 08:32, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 14:52, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
}}
'''Michael Kedman''' (born 16 December 1996) is a professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a [full-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)) or [winger](/source/Midfielder) for [Riteriai](/source/FK_Riteriai). Born in England, he represents the [Trinidad and Tobago national team](/source/Trinidad_and_Tobago_national_football_team) at international level.

==Club career==
As a youngster, Kedman played for [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.), [West Ham United](/source/West_Ham_United_F.C.) and [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.).
Kedman then started his journey abroad playing in Belgium, Trinidad & Tobago and Spain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://englishplayersabroad.wordpress.com/2020/04/07/patro-eisden-the-story-of-the-belgian-club-their-english-chinese-owner-five-english-players-and-links-to-the-caribbean/|title=Patro Eisden: The story of the Belgian club, their English-Chinese owner, five English players and links to the Caribbean|website=englishplayersabroad.com|date=7 April 2020|accessdate=7 June 2022}}</ref> In October 2019, he joined [Gamma Ethniki](/source/Gamma_Ethniki) side [Zakynthos](/source/A.P.S._Zakynthos).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ioniansports.gr/aps-zakynthos-simantiki-enischysi-me-ti/|title=ΑΠΣ Ζάκυνθος: Σημαντική ενίσχυση με την απόκτηση του Michael Kedman|website=ioniansports.gr|date=11 October 2019|accessdate=13 June 2022|language=Greek}}</ref> In August 2020, he joined Icelandic side [Fylkir](/source/Fylkir).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2020/08/12/enskur_varnarmadur_i_fylki/|title=Enskur varnarmaður í Fylki|website=mbl.is|date=12 August 2020|accessdate=7 June 2022|language=Icelandic}}</ref> The following year, he returned to England to join [National League South](/source/National_League_South) side [Dartford](/source/Dartford_F.C.), making his debut in September 2021 in an [FA Cup](/source/F.A._Cup).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/dartford-v-hythe-town-match-report-254202/|title=Dartford 5 Hythe Town 1 match report FA Cup second qualifying round: Ade Azeez scores a hat-trick|website=kentonline.co.uk|date=18 September 2021|accessdate=7 June 2022}}</ref> In April 2022, he returned to Iceland to join newly promoted side [Þróttur Vogum](/source/%C3%9Er%C3%B3ttur_Vogum).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2022/04/21/fyrrverandi_fylkismadur_til_throttara/|title=Fyrrverandi Fylkismaður til Þróttara|website=mbl.is|date=21 April 2022|accessdate=7 June 2022|language=Icelandic}}</ref>

Following a short spell with [AaB](/source/AaB_Fodbold) in Denmark, Kedman returned to England in October 2023 with National League South club [Havant & Waterlooville](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/new-signing-kedman-joins-the-hawks/|title=NEW SIGNING {{!}} KEDMAN JOINS THE HAWKS|website=www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk|date=7 October 2023|accessdate=28 December 2023}}</ref>

In February 2024 he moved to [Folkestone Invicta](/source/Folkestone_Invicta_F.C.)<ref>{{cite web |title=Welcome Michael Kedman |url=https://folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk/2024/02/welcome-michael-kedman/ |website=Folkstone Invicta |access-date=23 January 2025 |date=1 February 2024}}</ref> before joining [Connah's Quay Nomads](/source/Connah's_Quay_Nomads_F.C.) in January 2025<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davies |first1=Shaun |title=Nomads are bolstered by acquisition of international Kedman |url=https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/24828638.nomads-bolstered-acquisition-international-kedman/ |publisher=The Leader |access-date=23 January 2025 |date=3 January 2025}}</ref> after training with the club the previous month.

On 14 September 2025, Kedman made his debut for [Philippines Football League](/source/Philippines_Football_League) side [Stallion Laguna](/source/Stallion_Laguna_F.C.).<ref>{{cite tweet|user=WeArePFL|title=The lineup is in!|number=1967176310285074607|date=14 September 2025|accessdate=15 September 2025}}</ref>

On 15 March 2026, Kedman debuted for [TOPLYGA](/source/TOPLYGA) side [Riteriai](/source/FK_Riteriai), coming on as a second-half substitute in a defeat against [Panevėžys](/source/FK_Panev%C4%97%C5%BEys).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/fk-panevezys-E1ffSpX7/riteriai-Cpqd5uFj/?mid=WrhJ2zxn|title=PAN 2-1 FKR|website=soccerway.com|date=15 March 2026|accessdate=16 March 2026}}</ref>

==International career==
On 4 June 2022, Kedman made his senior international debut for [Trinidad and Tobago](/source/Trinidad_and_Tobago_national_football_team) as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat to [Nicaragua](/source/Nicaragua_national_football_team) in a [CONCACAF Nations League](/source/CONCACAF_Nations_League) match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/06/04/nc-america/concacaf-nations-league/nicaragua/trinidad-and-tobago/3777955/|title=NICARAGUA VS. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 2 - 1|website=soccerway.com|date=4 June 2022|accessdate=6 June 2022}}</ref>

==Writing career==
Kedman released a book in March 2021 titled 'Failure is Success'.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57519686-failure-is-success|title=Failure is success by Michael Kedman|website=goodreads.com|accessdate=23 January 2025}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Soccerway|michael-kedman/478364}}
*{{NFT player|87696}}
*[http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/michael-kedman Profile] at Aylesbury United
*{{KSÍ player|345037}}

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