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Kevon Lambert
Lambert with Louisville City in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 28)
Place of birthClarendon Parish, Jamaica
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
Louisville City FC
(on loan from Real Salt Lake)
Number31
Youth career
2011–2015Glenmuir High School
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2017Montego Bay United12(0)
2017–2023Phoenix Rising147(13)
2023–Real Salt Lake2(0)
2024→ San Antonio FC (loan)22(3)
2025–→ Louisville City FC (loan)26(3)
International career‡
2016–2017Jamaica U20
2017–Jamaica28(0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Runner-up2017 United StatesTeam
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 October 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 6 June 2024

Kevon Lambert (born 22 March 1997) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for USL Championship club Louisville City FC, on loan from Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake, and the Jamaica national team.

Club career

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Montego Bay United

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Lambert joined Montego Bay United in September 2016, having previously played football at Glenmuir High School, where he won the 2012 daCosta Cup, and was named captain in his last year.[1] Prior to joining MBU, he spent time on trial with Premier League club West Ham alongside compatriot Rodave Murray in 2016.[2]

He made his debut for MBU in November 2016, deputising for injured midfielder Dwayne Ambusley against Arnett Gardens.[3]

In spring/summer of 2017, Lambert spent the month of May on trial with Serbian side FK Vojvodina, but was unable to sign a professional contract due to European Work Permit complications.[4]

Phoenix Rising FC

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Phoenix Rising FC signed Lambert on 10 August 2017.[5] Lambert re-signed with Phoenix Rising FC for the 2019 season.[6] Lambert transferred from Rising to Real Salt Lake on 16 August 2023. He left Phoenix as the club's all-time leader in appearances across all competitions with 161.[7]

Real Salt Lake

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In August 2023, Lambert was transferred to Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake.[8] He made his debut on August 26, coming on as a second-half substitute against the Houston Dynamo.[9]

International career

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Lambert was called up to the Jamaica Under 20 side in 2016[10][11] to play in qualification games for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

Lambert was called up by Jamaica head coach Theodore Whitmore in February 2017, to play against the USA,[1][12] however he remained on the bench. He made his senior international debut 13 days later, on 16 February 2017, starting in a 1–0 win over Honduras.[13][14]

Career statistics

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Club

[edit]
As of 15 June 2024.[15]
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Montego Bay United2016–17National Premier League120000000120
Phoenix Rising2017USL Championship101000000101
2018323000000323
2019284100000294
2020171000000171
202130200000011
2022263100000273
2023151100000161
Total1581530000016115
Real Salt Lake2023MLS151000000151
20240000000000
Total151000000151
San Antonio FC2024USL Championship132100000142
Career Total1861840000019018
Notes

International

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As of match played 6 June 2024.[16]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica201780
201810
201930
202020
202110
202240
202380
202410
Total280

Honours

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Phoenix Rising FC

Jamaica

References

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  1. ^ a b "19-y-o Kevon Lambert itches for Reggae Boyz debut". Jamaica Observer. 16 February 2017. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  2. ^ "West Ham eye Jamaican duo". HITC. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  3. ^ "MBU host Arnett Gardens in RSPL for second time in five days". Jamaica Observer. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  4. ^ "The bitter sweet of Serbia". Jamaica Observer. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Jamaica's Lambert Joins Rising FC". United Soccer League (USL). 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Kevon Lambert Returns to Rising FC Midfield for 2019". 12 December 2018.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Duran, I. "Phoenix Rising FC Transfers Kevon Lambert to Real Salt Lake". PHXRisingFC.com. Phoenix Rising. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Rising FC announces transfer of Kevon Lambert to Real Salt Lake". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Real Salt Lake Held Scoreless in 3-0 Loss to Houston Dynamo at America First Field". Real Salt Lake. 27 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Young Boyz ready for CFU Under 20 Championships". Jamaica Star. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  11. ^ "Under-20s Face Dominica Today". Jamaica Gleaner. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Jamaica summons Lawrence for USA match". bigapplesoccer.com. 27 January 2017. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Brown hails Whitmore". Jamaica Star. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Reggae Boyz beat Honduras 1–0". Jamaica Observer. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  15. ^ "Kevon Lambert". www.uslchampionship.com. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  16. ^ Kevon Lambert at National-Football-Teams.com
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    Kevon Lambert
    Lambert with Louisville City in 2025
    Personal information
    Date of birth (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 28)
    Place of birthClarendon Parish, Jamaica
    Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
    Position(s)
    Team information
    Current team
    		Louisville City FC
    (on loan from Real Salt Lake)
    Number31
    Youth career
    2011–2015Glenmuir High School
    Senior career*
    YearsTeamApps(Gls)
    2016–2017Montego Bay United12(0)
    2017–2023Phoenix Rising147(13)
    2023–Real Salt Lake2(0)
    2024→ San Antonio FC (loan)22(3)
    2025–→ Louisville City FC (loan)26(3)
    International career‡
    2016–2017Jamaica U20
    2017–Jamaica28(0)
    Medal record
    Men's football
    Representing  Jamaica
    CONCACAF Gold Cup
    Runner-up2017 United StatesTeam
    * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 October 2025
    ‡ National team caps and goals as of 6 June 2024

    Kevon Lambert (born 22 March 1997) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for USL Championship club Louisville City FC, on loan from Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake, and the Jamaica national team.

    Club career

    Montego Bay United

    Lambert joined Montego Bay United in September 2016, having previously played football at Glenmuir High School, where he won the 2012 daCosta Cup, and was named captain in his last year.[1] Prior to joining MBU, he spent time on trial with Premier League club West Ham alongside compatriot Rodave Murray in 2016.[2]

    He made his debut for MBU in November 2016, deputising for injured midfielder Dwayne Ambusley against Arnett Gardens.[3]

    In spring/summer of 2017, Lambert spent the month of May on trial with Serbian side FK Vojvodina, but was unable to sign a professional contract due to European Work Permit complications.[4]

    Phoenix Rising FC

    Phoenix Rising FC signed Lambert on 10 August 2017.[5] Lambert re-signed with Phoenix Rising FC for the 2019 season.[6] Lambert transferred from Rising to Real Salt Lake on 16 August 2023. He left Phoenix as the club's all-time leader in appearances across all competitions with 161.[7]

    Real Salt Lake

    In August 2023, Lambert was transferred to Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake.[8] He made his debut on August 26, coming on as a second-half substitute against the Houston Dynamo.[9]

    International career

    Lambert was called up to the Jamaica Under 20 side in 2016[10][11] to play in qualification games for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

    Lambert was called up by Jamaica head coach Theodore Whitmore in February 2017, to play against the USA,[1][12] however he remained on the bench. He made his senior international debut 13 days later, on 16 February 2017, starting in a 1–0 win over Honduras.[13][14]

    Career statistics

    Club

    As of 15 June 2024.[15]
    ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
    DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Montego Bay United2016–17National Premier League120000000120
    Phoenix Rising2017USL Championship101000000101
    2018323000000323
    2019284100000294
    2020171000000171
    202130200000011
    2022263100000273
    2023151100000161
    Total1581530000016115
    Real Salt Lake2023MLS151000000151
    20240000000000
    Total151000000151
    San Antonio FC2024USL Championship132100000142
    Career Total1861840000019018
    Notes

    International

    As of match played 6 June 2024.[16]
    National teamYearAppsGoals
    Jamaica201780
    201810
    201930
    202020
    202110
    202240
    202380
    202410
    Total280

    Honours

    Phoenix Rising FC

    Jamaica

    References

    1. ^ a b "19-y-o Kevon Lambert itches for Reggae Boyz debut". Jamaica Observer. 16 February 2017. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    2. ^ "West Ham eye Jamaican duo". HITC. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    3. ^ "MBU host Arnett Gardens in RSPL for second time in five days". Jamaica Observer. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    4. ^ "The bitter sweet of Serbia". Jamaica Observer. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
    5. ^ "Jamaica's Lambert Joins Rising FC". United Soccer League (USL). 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
    6. ^ "Kevon Lambert Returns to Rising FC Midfield for 2019". 12 December 2018.[permanent dead link]
    7. ^ Duran, I. "Phoenix Rising FC Transfers Kevon Lambert to Real Salt Lake". PHXRisingFC.com. Phoenix Rising. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
    8. ^ "Rising FC announces transfer of Kevon Lambert to Real Salt Lake". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
    9. ^ "Real Salt Lake Held Scoreless in 3-0 Loss to Houston Dynamo at America First Field". Real Salt Lake. 27 August 2023.
    10. ^ "Young Boyz ready for CFU Under 20 Championships". Jamaica Star. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    11. ^ "Under-20s Face Dominica Today". Jamaica Gleaner. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    12. ^ "Jamaica summons Lawrence for USA match". bigapplesoccer.com. 27 January 2017. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    13. ^ "Brown hails Whitmore". Jamaica Star. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    14. ^ "Reggae Boyz beat Honduras 1–0". Jamaica Observer. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
    15. ^ "Kevon Lambert". www.uslchampionship.com. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
    16. ^ Kevon Lambert at National-Football-Teams.com
    • Kevon Lambert Archived 26 June 2019 at the Wayback Machine at caribbeanfootballdatabase.com
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