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Kevin Anthony Lisbie (born 17 October 1978) is a former professional footballer and manager who played as a striker. Born in London, he earned ten international caps for Jamaica. He is currently manager at Cray Valley Paper Mills.

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Club career

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Charlton Athletic

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Born in Hackney, London, to Jamaican parents, Lisbie made his professional debut for Charlton Athletic during the 1996–97 season.

He joined Queens Park Rangers on a month-long loan in December 2000.[3] He was placed on the transfer list by Charlton in February 2002,[4] but eventually signed a new two-year deal with Charlton in May.[5] Reading had been tracking Lisbie, but ended their interest in late 2003, although Reading manager Alan Pardew said he would wait until Lisbie's contract with Charlton would come to an end.[6] Possibly his best moment in a Charlton shirt was a hat-trick against Liverpool in a 3–2 win over the Merseyside club in September 2003.[7] Lisbie signed a new three-year deal with Charlton in June 2004.[8] He was a regular for Charlton during the 2004–05 season, until he started suffering from a series of nosebleeds, which revealed a benign tumour in the back of his nose, which was treated over the summer of 2005.[9]

Lisbie made a month-long loan move to Norwich City in September 2005 and was recalled by Charlton in October.[10][11] Later that season, in February 2006, he spent a month on loan at Derby County as the club tried to resolve an injury crisis.[12] Lisbie was ruled out for three months with a shoulder injury in October 2006,[13] and returned for Charlton's game against Bolton Wanderers in January 2007.[14]

Lisbie was released by Charlton in July of that year[15] after struggling to break into the first team.

Colchester United

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In August 2007, following a successful trial period, Lisbie joined Colchester United. Over the season he scored 17 goals and finished the club's top scorer, but could not prevent Colchester's relegation from the Championship. Colchester, trying to fend off interest in Lisbie from their East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town, offered him a new contract. However, Ipswich triggered a release clause in Lisbie's contract and the transfer was agreed between the two clubs.[16]

Ipswich Town

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Lisbie signed a three-year deal with Ipswich Town for fee of £600,000 in July 2008. Despite a promising start to his Ipswich career, he struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot.

He was released from his contract at Ipswich Town in May 2011.

Loan to Colchester United

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In August 2009, Lisbie rejoined Colchester United, now playing in League One, on a season-long loan deal. He scored a brace in his second debut for the club in a 7–1 victory against Colchester's recently relegated rivals Norwich City. Lisbie finished as the club's top scorer again with 13 goals as the club finished eighth in League One.

Loan to Millwall

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Lisbie was quickly signed on another season-long loan deal, this time by Kenny Jackett's Millwall side after they secured a return to the Championship in 2010. Lisbie's season was blighted by injury and finished that particular season with four goals in 19 appearances.

Leyton Orient

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Lisbie signed on a free transfer for League One side Leyton Orient on a four-month contract, on 9 September 2011.[17]

During the 2013 January transfer window, Orient accepted an offer from Sheffield United for Lisbie, but the striker turned down talks with the Blades. Orient immediately offered Lisbie a new 18-month contract which he signed on 4 February 2013.[18] He was named as the club's player of the season for 2012–13.[19]

On 4 March 2014, Lisbie signed a new one-year contract extension with Orient.[20]

After a very successful period at Orient, Lisbie suffered a shoulder injury which ruled him out of the first team for much of the early part of the 2014–15 season. On his return, he found it difficult to re-establish his place among several other strikers at the club. On 17 March 2015, he signed on a month's loan with League Two Stevenage with his contract expiring at the end of the season.[21]

Later career

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Lisbie signed for Barnet on 29 May 2015.[22] Following injury problems, he played just four times for the Bees, all as substitute, before leaving the club on 11 January 2016 in search of first-team football, having fallen behind John Akinde, Aaron McLean and Michael Gash in the pecking order.[23] Shortly after his release Lisbie went back to his old club Leyton Orient on trial and played in a reserve game against Southend United.[24]

He continued to keep fit by training with Orient while looking for another club and in January 2017 signed for National League South side Whitehawk.[25] Lisbie scored within four minutes of his full Whitehawk debut in a 3–1 defeat at Crawley Town in the Sussex Senior Cup on 10 January 2017,[26] but left the club the following month after only three substitute appearances; two in the league, and one in the FA Trophy.

Before the 2017–18 season started, Lisbie played and scored in a friendly game for Grays Athletic against Southend Manor.[27] In October 2017 he joined Cray Valley Paper Mills. Lisbie spent two seasons with Cray before retiring after playing in the 2019 FA Vase Final.[28] Lisbie returned for Cray in an FA Trophy match in October 2019.[29] In 2022 he joined VCD Athletic.[30]

International career

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Lisbie was capped ten times by Jamaica between 2002 and 2004. He made his debut in a 5–0 friendly defeat against the United States. Lisbie scored twice for Jamaica, both goals coming in 2003, in friendlies against Australia and El Salvador.[31]

Personal life

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Lisbie has twin sons, Kyrell and Kyreece,[32] and a younger son Kaion,[33] who also play football. Kyrell scored a penalty equaliser on 15 November 2023 as eighth-tier Cray Valley Paper Mills hosted Charlton in an FA Cup first round replay, albeit in a 6–1 loss for his team.[34] Kaion came on as a sub for Kyreece in Colchester United's EFL Trophy win over Fulham U21s on 11 November 2025 .[35]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 9 April 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 1996–97[36] First Division 25 1 1 0 3 0 — 29 1
1997–98[37] First Division 17 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 18 1
1998–99[38] Premier League 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 2 0
1999–2000[39] First Division 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
2000–01[40] Premier League 18 0 2 0 2 2 — 22 2
2001–02[41] Premier League 22 5 2 0 2 0 — 26 5
2002–03[42] Premier League 32 4 1 0 0 0 — 33 4
2003–04[43] Premier League 9 4 0 0 1 1 — 10 5
2004–05[44] Premier League 17 1 0 0 2 0 — 19 1
2005–06[45] Premier League 6 0 1 0 0 0 — 7 0
2006–07[46] Premier League 8 0 0 0 1 0 — 9 0
Total 155 16 8 0 13 3 0 0 176 19
Gillingham (loan) 1998–99[38] Second Division 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 4
Reading (loan) 1999–2000[39] Second Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Queens Park Rangers (loan) 2000–01[40] First Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
Norwich City (loan) 2005–06[45] Championship 6 1 0 0 0 0 — 6 1
Derby County (loan) 2005–06[45] Championship 7 1 0 0 0 0 — 7 1
Colchester United 2007–08[47] Championship 42 17 1 0 0 0 — 43 17
Ipswich Town 2008–09[48] Championship 41 6 1 0 3 1 — 45 7
2009–10[49] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2010–11[50] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 41 6 1 0 3 1 — 45 7
Colchester United (loan) 2009–10[49] League One 41 13 1 0 1 0 0 0 43 13
Millwall (loan) 2010–11[50] Championship 20 4 1 0 2 0 — 23 4
Leyton Orient 2011–12[51] League One 37 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 38 12
2012–13[52] League One 28 16 3 0 2 0 1[a] 0 34 16
2013–14[53] League One 39 16 0 0 2 2 1[a] 0 42 18
2014–15[54] League One 7 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 2
Total 111 46 4 0 5 2 2 0 122 48
Stevenage (loan) 2014–15[54] League Two 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Barnet 2015–16[55] League Two 3 0 1 0 0 0 — 4 0
Whitehawk 2016–17[56] National League South 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Cray Valley Paper Mills 2017–18 SCEL Premier Division 25 23 0 0 0 0 5 4 30 27
2018–19[57] SCEL Premier Division 22 17 0 0 0 0 13 9 35 26
2019–20[29] Isthmian League South East Division 6 1 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 7 1
2020–21[29] Isthmian League South East Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 54 41 0 0 0 0 19 13 73 54
VCD Athletic 2021–22[30] Isthmian League South East Division 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3
Career total 502 152 17 0 24 6 22 13 565 171
  1. ^ a b Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[58]
National team Year Apps Goals
Jamaica 2002 4 0
2003 4 2
2004 2 0
Total 10 2
Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lisbie goal.
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
List of international goals scored by Kevin Lisbie
1 7 September 2003 Madejski Stadium, Reading, England  Australia 1–1 1–2 Friendly [59]
2 16 November 2003 The National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica  El Salvador 2–0 3–0 Friendly [60]

Honours

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Kevin Lisbie

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Kevin Anthony Lisbie (born 17 October 1978) is a Jamaican former professional footballer who played as a striker, most notably for Charlton Athletic in the . Born in , to Jamaican parents, Lisbie began his career with Charlton Athletic's , making his professional debut in September 1996 and going on to make 155 appearances for the club across multiple spells until 2007, including 113 in the where he scored 14 goals and provided 6 assists. One of his standout moments came in September 2003, when he scored a against in a 3-2 victory for Charlton. During loan spells from Charlton, he gained experience at clubs including Gillingham (4 goals in 7 appearances in 1999), Reading, and Queens Park Rangers. After leaving Charlton, Lisbie's career took him to several EFL clubs, where he continued as a prolific forward; notable stints included Colchester United (86 appearances, 30 goals across 2007–2010), Ipswich Town (45 appearances, 7 goals from 2008–2011), Millwall (23 appearances, 4 goals in 2010–2011), and Leyton Orient (111 appearances, 46 goals from 2011–2015), helping Orient secure promotion to League One in 2013. Later, he played briefly for Stevenage (3 appearances in 2015) and Barnet (4 appearances in 2015–2016) before transitioning to non-league football, including stints at Whitehawk (2016–2017), Cray Valley Paper Mills (80 appearances, 60 goals from 2017 to 2021, contributing to the Southern Counties East Football League championship win in 2019 and featuring in the 2019 FA Vase Final at Wembley), and VCD Athletic (6 appearances, 3 goals in 2021–2022). Over his senior career, Lisbie amassed approximately 580 appearances and 175 goals across all competitions as of his retirement in 2022. On the international stage, Lisbie represented 10 times between 2002 and 2004, scoring 2 goals in friendlies against and , with appearances in Gold Cup qualifiers and the 2004 Unity Cup. Since retiring in 2022, he has taken up coaching roles, including at Leyton Orient, and supported his son Kyrell Lisbie's professional career, including his 2025 move to United in .

Early life

Background and family

Kevin Lisbie was born on 17 October 1978 in Hackney, , , to parents of origin. His mother and her family, who hail from , are avid supporters of , a fandom inspired by the presence of on the team during the and . Raised in the Leyton area of east London, Lisbie developed an early interest in football through his parents' encouragement. His mother and father frequently took him to matches at Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road, as it was the most affordable option for the family. He also grew up admiring Arsenal F.C., with striker Ian Wright serving as his childhood hero. Lisbie is married to Joanne Lisbie, and the couple has five children. Four of his sons—Kalan, Kaion, Kyreece, and Kyrell—have followed in his footsteps by pursuing professional or semi-professional football careers.

Youth career

Kevin Lisbie, born in Hackney, London, to Jamaican parents, began his football journey in the youth system of Charlton Athletic. He progressed through the club's academy ranks, developing as a centre-forward during the mid-1990s. As a youth product, Lisbie was part of Charlton's successful youth setup under manager Alan Curbishley, which emphasized long-term development and produced several first-team players. During his time in the youth teams, Lisbie earned international recognition with England's under-18 squad, making four appearances and scoring one in 1996. His outings included a substitute appearance against (October 1996), a full appearance against (October 1996), a substitute role against where he scored (April 1996), and another substitute appearance in the return fixture against (May 1996). These experiences highlighted his emerging talent as a goal-scoring forward. Lisbie's youth career culminated in his transition to the senior side, making his professional debut for Charlton in September 1996 against in the First Division. This marked the end of his academy phase and the start of an 11-year association with the club, where he would go on to make over 150 appearances.

Club career

Charlton Athletic

Kevin Lisbie began his professional career with Charlton Athletic, joining the club's youth academy in 1995 at the age of 16. He signed his first professional contract the following year and made his senior debut in September 1996 during the 1996–97 season in the English second tier. Over the next few seasons, Lisbie established himself as a promising striker, though opportunities were limited due to competition from established forwards like and Andy Todd. To gain experience, Lisbie was loaned out twice in 1999. He joined Gillingham in the second division for seven appearances, scoring four goals, including a brace in a 3-2 win over Bristol City. Later that year, he had a brief stint at Reading, making two substitute appearances without scoring. These loans helped develop his game, and upon returning to Charlton, he became a more regular squad member as the club earned promotion to the in 2000 after winning the First Division playoff final against Huddersfield Town 4-0, with Lisbie featuring as a substitute. Lisbie's most memorable moment at Charlton came on 28 September 2003, when he scored a in a 3-2 victory over at The Valley. Trailing 2-1 at halftime, Lisbie equalized in the 31st minute, then put Charlton ahead just before the break; he sealed the win with a dramatic 82nd-minute goal after a 60-yard solo run. This performance, witnessed by 26,508 fans, highlighted his pace and finishing ability against top opposition. During Charlton's stable years from 2000 to 2005, Lisbie made 113 top-flight appearances, contributing 14 goals and becoming known for his direct running style. However, injuries and tactical shifts limited his starts, leading to further loans in 2005 to Norwich City and in 2006 to Derby County, where he scored twice in 12 outings. In total, Lisbie made 155 appearances for Charlton across all competitions between 1996 and 2007, scoring 16 goals. His time at the club spanned promotion, consolidation, and eventual relegation in 2005, during which he provided valuable depth as a squad player. Following Charlton's drop to the , Lisbie was released on a free transfer in June 2007 as part of a squad overhaul to cut costs, ending an 11-year association with his boyhood club.

Colchester United (first spell)

In August 2007, following a successful , Lisbie signed a two-year with United in the , becoming the club's first summer signing under manager Geraint Williams. He made his debut for the U's on 18 August 2007, starting in a 2–2 home draw against . Lisbie scored his first goal for Colchester just a week later, netting in a 3–0 away victory over Preston North End on 25 August 2007. During the 2007–08 season, Lisbie emerged as a key attacking threat for , forming an effective partnership with striker Chris Platt. He made 42 league appearances, scoring 17 goals, which made him the club's top scorer and placed him tied for sixth in the Championship's overall goal charts. Notable strikes included a goal in a 2–2 draw against his former club Charlton Athletic on 15 September 2007, and another in a 1–1 home match versus Plymouth Argyle on 6 November 2007, where he capitalized on a error. Lisbie also scored in a memorable 5–1 win over Norwich City on 22 March 2008, contributing to 's strong home form despite the team's overall struggles. Despite Lisbie's prolific output, Colchester United suffered relegation from the , finishing 24th with 38 points from 46 matches (7 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses), as their defense conceded 86 league goals. His performances during this debut spell highlighted his poaching instincts and aerial ability, earning praise for revitalizing the forward line amid a challenging campaign. Lisbie's contract expired at the end of the season, leading to his departure in June 2008.

Ipswich Town

Lisbie joined Ipswich Town from Colchester United on 18 July 2008, signing a three-year contract for a transfer fee of £600,000. He made an immediate impact, scoring Ipswich's opening goal in the 50th second of his debut match, a 2–1 home defeat to Preston North End on 9 August 2008 in the . Despite this promising start, Lisbie struggled to secure a regular starting position under manager , making 24 starts and 17 substitute appearances in the league during the 2008–09 season. Over his time at , spanning until June 2011, Lisbie featured in 45 total matches across all competitions, scoring 7 goals, including 6 in the and 1 in the League Cup. His last appearance for the club came on 3 May 2009 in a 2–1 victory over Coventry City. To regain form, Lisbie was loaned back to Colchester United from August 2009 to May 2010, where he scored 13 goals in 41 league appearances. He then joined on loan from July 2010 to May 2011, contributing 4 goals in 23 matches. Following the expiration of his contract, released him in June 2011.

Colchester United (second spell)

In August 2009, Lisbie rejoined Colchester United on a season-long loan from Town, aiming to revive his career after limited opportunities at his parent club. He made an immediate impact on his second debut, scoring a brace in a 7–1 away victory over Norwich City on 8 August, with goals in the 10th and 38th minutes that contributed to Colchester's record away win in league history. During the 2009–10 League One season, Lisbie became a key figure in 's attack under manager , forming a productive partnership with forwards like Clive Platt and David Mooney. He scored 13 goals in 41 league appearances (35 starts), including four penalties, such as the equalizer in a 2–1 home loss to Leeds United on 26 September after winning the spot-kick himself. Another highlight was a brace in a 2–1 home win over on 24 October, securing three points with strikes in the 14th minute and added time. His goals helped Colchester finish eighth in the table with 72 points, their highest League One placing at that point, though they missed the play-offs by six points. Lisbie ended the campaign as the club's top scorer, tallying 13 league goals and one in the . Despite expressing a desire to stay permanently in December 2009, citing the fans' support and his affinity for the club, Lisbie's loan expired at the end of the season, and he returned to without a permanent move materializing. His second spell saw him receive four player-of-the-match awards amid eight yellow cards and one red, reflecting his physical and committed style as a target man. Overall, Lisbie's contributions across both spells at totaled 86 appearances and 30 goals, cementing his status as a fan favorite.

Millwall

Lisbie joined on a season-long from Ipswich Town on 28 July 2010, becoming the club's seventh signing ahead of their return to the . He made his home debut in a 4-0 victory over Hull City on 14 August 2010, scoring the second goal with a headed effort from a James Henry cross in the 29th minute. During the 2010–11 season, Lisbie featured in 20 matches for , starting 10 and accumulating 897 minutes on the pitch, while contributing 4 goals and 4 assists. His campaign was hampered by injuries, limiting his consistency despite an initial promising start. Notable contributions included a 90th-minute winner in a 1-0 home win against Doncaster Rovers on 5 February 2011 and a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw at United on 12 February 2011, securing a vital point for the Lions in their push for the play-offs. Millwall finished ninth in the , narrowly missing the play-offs, with Lisbie's efforts helping to bolster their attacking options under manager . Upon the loan's expiration in May 2011, discussions about a permanent move surfaced, but Lisbie returned to before being released as a later that summer.

Leyton Orient

Kevin Lisbie joined Leyton Orient on a on a four-month on 9 2011, following his release from . He quickly established himself as a key forward, scoring 12 goals in 37 league appearances during the 2011–12 season, helping the team finish ninth in League One. In November 2011, Lisbie extended his contract until the end of the 2012–13 season. The following campaign saw him excel, netting 16 goals in 34 league matches and earning the club's Player of the Year award in May 2013. His form also earned him the Football One Player of the Month for November 2012, after scoring four goals in five games that month. Lisbie signed a new deal in February 2013, keeping him at the club until June 2014, which he extended further in March 2014 to summer 2015. The 2013–14 season marked his most prolific, with 16 league goals contributing to 's third-place finish and qualification for the One play-offs. Although he did not score in the play-off semi-finals against Peterborough United or the final against Rotherham United—which Orient lost on penalties—his overall contribution of 18 goals across all competitions that year underscored his importance to the promotion push. Injuries limited Lisbie's involvement during the 2014–15 season, where he made only eight league appearances and two goals before being loaned to in March 2015. Over his four years at Leyton Orient, he made 125 league appearances and scored 48 goals, becoming a fan favorite for his goal-scoring prowess and longevity. He departed on a free transfer to Barnet in July 2015 upon the expiry of his contract.

Later career

Following his departure from Leyton Orient in March 2015, Lisbie joined on loan in League Two, where he made three appearances without scoring before the spell ended in April. In May 2015, he signed a one-year contract with National League side Barnet, aiming to contribute his experience to their promotion push. However, persistent injuries limited him to four substitute appearances, and he left by mutual consent in January 2016. After spending much of 2016 without a club, Lisbie signed for club Whitehawk in January 2017 at age 38. He made three appearances, including scoring within four minutes of his full debut in a 3–1 Sussex Senior Cup defeat to Crawley Town on 10 January 2017. His time at Whitehawk was brief, as the club faced financial difficulties and was expelled from the league later that year. In October 2017, Lisbie dropped further into by joining Cray Valley Paper Mills of the Premier Division. Over four seasons until 2021, he became a prolific scorer, netting 60 goals in 80 appearances and serving as a key figure in the team's attack. In the 2018–19 season, he scored 26 goals in 36 matches, helping Cray Valley reach the final, where they lost 3–1 to Chasetown at —including contributing to the Premier Division championship win that year; Lisbie entered as a substitute in what was initially planned as his retirement match. He continued playing the following seasons, including 32 goals in 34 appearances the prior year, before departing in 2021. Lisbie's final playing stint came in 2021–22 with VCD Athletic, also in the Southern Counties East Premier Division, where he made six appearances and scored three goals. He retired as a player in July 2022 at age 43, concluding a career that spanned over 25 years across professional and non-league levels.

International career

England youth teams

Kevin Lisbie represented at under-18 level during the 1996–97 season, earning four caps in European Under-18 Championship qualifying matches. His involvement came while he was progressing through the youth ranks at Charlton Athletic, showcasing his potential as a forward. Lisbie's debut came as a substitute in a 1–0 victory over on 11 1996 at Bootham Crescent, , where he replaced Ryan Williams in the 71st minute during the preliminary round Group 5 match. Two days later, on 13 1996, he started and played the full 90 minutes in a 4–0 win against at the same venue, contributing to 's strong group performance alongside future stars like and . In the second qualifying round, Lisbie featured in both legs against . He came off the bench for and scored 's second goal in a 2–1 home win on 29 April 1997 at , Bury, helping secure a narrow aggregate lead. However, were eliminated after a 3–0 defeat in the return leg on 13 May 1997 at Estádio João Paulo II in the , with Lisbie again substituting for Bridges but unable to influence the outcome. Overall, Lisbie recorded one goal from one start and three substitute appearances for the U18s.

Jamaica national team

Born in to Jamaican parents, Kevin Lisbie opted to represent at senior international level after featuring for England's youth teams. He earned 10 caps for the Reggae Boyz between 2002 and 2004, scoring 2 goals during that period. Lisbie made his debut on 16 May 2002 in a friendly match against the at , East Rutherford, substituting for in the 61st minute during a 0–5 defeat. Two days later, on 18 May 2002, he started in another friendly against at , , but was substituted off after 54 minutes in a 0–1 loss. He appeared as a half-time substitute in a 0–3 friendly defeat to on 29 August 2002 at , . On 20 November 2002, Lisbie started against in a 0–0 friendly draw in , exiting after 61 minutes. In 2003, Lisbie contributed to Jamaica's qualifying campaign, starting full matches in both legs against (5–0 win on 26 March at Independence Park, Kingston) and (2–2 draw on 28 March at the same venue). He scored his first international goal on 7 September 2003 in a 1–2 friendly loss to at , Reading, netting in the 20th minute before being substituted after 79 minutes. Later that year, on 16 November 2003, Lisbie scored his second goal in the 72nd minute during a 3–0 friendly victory over at Independence Park, Kingston, before being substituted off after 75 minutes. He was also selected for a friendly against on 12 October 2003 but did not feature in the 0–1 defeat. Lisbie's final appearances came in the 2004 Unity Cup, a invitational tournament held in . He started in the opening 0–2 group stage loss to on 31 May 2004 at The Valley before playing 61 minutes in a 0–1 semifinal defeat to the on 2 June 2004 at the same stadium. His last involvement with the national team was as an unused substitute in a qualifying match against the on 18 August 2004, which ended 1–1 at Independence Park, Kingston. Lisbie did not earn further caps after 2004, concluding his international career with limited but notable contributions in friendlies and regional qualifiers.

Personal life

Family

Kevin Lisbie is married and has five children, including four sons who have pursued careers in football. His eldest son, Kalan Lisbie (born c. 2003), has pursued a career as a defender in non-league football, playing for clubs such as Lancing FC and Kings Langley as of 2025, while also working as a football content creator on social media. The twins, Kyrell and Kyreece Lisbie, born in 2003, have emerged as promising forwards, following their father's footsteps in professional academies and lower-league clubs. Kyrell, who briefly overlapped with his father at Cray Valley in 2020, joined Watford's academy before moving to non-league sides, including a stint at Braintree Town in 2024, and signing with Peterborough United in July 2025. Kyreece progressed through Leyton Orient and Watford youth systems, signing with Brentford's B team in 2022 and joining Colchester United in 2025 to continue the family legacy at the club where his father played extensively. The youngest son, Kaion Lisbie (born c. 2008), signed his first professional contract with Colchester United in July 2025 at age 17, becoming the second Lisbie family member in the club's setup alongside his brother Kyreece; he made his senior debut for the club on 12 November 2025, substituting for Kyreece. Lisbie's daughter, whose name and pursuits remain private, completes the family of five.

Other pursuits

In 2013, Lisbie established the Lisbie Soccer Foundation, a charitable initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged young people in by providing football training and employment opportunities to help them reintegrate into society. Lisbie has also been actively involved in community and fundraising efforts through former players' networks. In 2024, he co-led the launch of Charlton's Ex-Players' Association alongside Steve Brown, organizing social events, matches, and days to reunite alumni and raise funds for the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, with the inaugural event in October 2025 generating support for player welfare programs. Additionally, Lisbie participates in charity football matches to benefit children's causes. In , he joined an all-star lineup for a Goals 4 GOSH event at Leyton Orient's , contributing to over £110,000 raised overall for Children's Charity through similar fixtures.

Coaching career

Leyton Orient

In 2019, Lisbie began part-time coaching with Leyton Orient's Under-10s while playing . He was officially appointed as a youth coach in January 2020. In this role, Lisbie is responsible for identifying promising young talents and recommending them to the first-team staff, including then-coach . He continues to serve in this capacity as of November 2025.

Other roles

In August 2024, Kevin Lisbie was appointed Team Manager of Charlton Athletic's newly established Ex-Players' Association, working alongside fellow club legend Steve Brown. This role involves coordinating social events to reunite former players, organizing activities such as charity matches against other clubs, and supporting the Charlton Athletic Community Trust through these initiatives. The association serves as a support network for ex-Addicks, fostering ongoing engagement with the club and preserving its history. Lisbie, who came through Charlton's academy and made 155 appearances for the first team between 1996 and 2007, expressed excitement about the position, highlighting his deep connections from his playing days. The launch event took place at The Valley on October 6, 2024, marking the start of efforts to connect hundreds of former players. Through this involvement, Lisbie contributes to and community-building opportunities for retired professionals transitioning beyond their playing careers.

Career statistics

Club

Kevin Lisbie began his professional career with Charlton Athletic in 1995, making his debut in the 1996–97 season after progressing through the youth ranks. He spent the majority of his early career on loan at various clubs to gain experience, including spells at Gillingham, Reading, and Park Rangers in the lower tiers of English football. Lisbie returned to Charlton as a regular squad player during their time in the , contributing to their promotion campaigns and notably scoring a hat-trick against in 2003. After leaving Charlton in 2007, he joined United, where he enjoyed a prolific period, becoming the club's top scorer in the 2007–08 League One season with 17 goals. Subsequent moves included a stint at Ipswich Town, a loan to , and a return to before signing with Leyton Orient in 2011, where he became a key figure and the club's all-time leading post-war goalscorer with 48 goals in 125 appearances across all competitions. Later in his career, Lisbie had brief spells at , Barnet, and non-league sides Whitehawk and Cray Valley Paper Mills, followed by VCD Athletic, retiring in 2022 after a career spanning over two decades. His playing style as a target man forward emphasized hold-up play and finishing in the . The table below details Lisbie's club career statistics, showing appearances and goals in league matches and overall across all competitions, compiled from reliable records.
ClubYearsLeague appsTotal appsGoals
Charlton Athletic1995–200715517619
Gillingham (loan)1999774
Reading (loan)1999220
Queens Park Rangers (loan)2000–01220
Norwich City (loan)2005661
Derby County (loan)2006771
Colchester United2007–10838630
Ipswich Town2008–1141457
(loan)2010–1120234
Leyton 2011–1511112548
(loan)2015330
Barnet2015–16340
Whitehawk2016–17000
Cray Valley Paper Mills2017–2021548060
VCD Athletic2021–2022663
Career total502563169

International

Kevin Lisbie represented Jamaica at senior international level, earning 10 caps and scoring 2 goals between 2002 and 2004. His debut came on 16 May 2002 in a 5–0 friendly defeat to the United States in Washington, D.C. Lisbie featured in the qualifying campaign for the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Jamaica topped their group after a 5–0 win over Saint Lucia and a 2–2 draw with Martinique (among other matches). He scored his first international goal on 7 September 2003 during a 2–1 friendly loss to in . His second goal followed on 16 November 2003 in a 3–0 friendly victory over in . Lisbie's final appearances came in 2004, including friendlies against and the . Prior to committing to Jamaica, Lisbie had represented at under-18 level, making four appearances and scoring one goal.

International statistics

DateOpponentResultCompetitionGoals
16 May 2002United States0–5Friendly0
18 May 2002Nigeria0–1Friendly0
29 Aug 2002India3–0Friendly0
20 Nov 2002Nigeria0–0Friendly0
26 Mar 2003Saint Lucia5–0Gold Cup qualifiers0
28 Mar 2003Martinique2–2Gold Cup qualifiers0
7 Sep 2003Australia1–2Friendly1
16 Nov 2003El Salvador3–0Friendly1
31 May 2004Nigeria0–2Friendly0
2 Jun 2004Republic of Ireland0–1Friendly0
Caps and goals accurate as of last match on 2 June 2004.

Honours

Club honours

During his time at Charlton Athletic, Kevin Lisbie was part of the squad as a young forward during the club's successful 1999–2000 campaign in the , where they clinched the title and earned promotion to the under manager . Lisbie made a single appearance in the that season as Charlton finished with 91 points, nine ahead of second-placed Ipswich Town. This achievement marked Charlton's immediate return to the top flight after relegation the previous season and represented the primary club honour of Lisbie's professional career. With Cray Valley Paper Mills, Lisbie contributed to the Premier Division title win in 2018–19. In subsequent spells with clubs including Colchester United, Ipswich Town, , and Leyton Orient, Lisbie did not secure any further team trophies, though Leyton Orient reached the League One play-offs in 2013–14 during his tenure.

Individual achievements

Kevin Lisbie earned recognition for his performances as a footballer, particularly during his time with Leyton Orient in League One. In November 2012, he was awarded the Football League One Player of the Month after scoring four goals in four matches, contributing to Leyton Orient's strong run that included three wins and a draw. The following season, Lisbie's consistent goal-scoring and leadership were honored with multiple club accolades at Leyton Orient. He was named the club's Player of the Year for 2012–13, having topped the scoring charts with 16 league goals, which helped the team secure a seventh-place finish and a play-off spot. Additionally, he received the Away Player of the Season award for his impactful performances on the road and the Merit Award for his overall contributions to the squad.

References

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