Kellyn Acosta Bio: Age, Family, Girlfriend, Salary, Net Worth
There’s a rumor making rounds about American soccer player Kellyn Acosta and his girlfriend, Hali, breaking up. . . But, tell you what? Those are untrue claims because our team, as recently as May 2024, fact-checked, and so can confirm that the couple are still together. Still, they are not married, at least not yet.
Now, it’s an open secret that Kellyn has a son, whom he had with his baby momma in 2018. But, apparently, Hali isn’t the biological mother of his son. “So, who is his baby momma, really?” That’s probably a question you have next but not to worry because, with this article, we spilled all of that.
‘Personal tea and professional tea,’ there are, and just as well detailed. So, hey, dear, get you some popcorn and take a quick look at his player’s Wiki profile summary because it’s about to be a lit party of discovery! 🙂
Player’s Wiki Data
| Birth Name, Full Name | Kellyn Kai Perry-Acosta |
| Date of birth | July 24, 1995 |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Place of Birth | Plano, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed with Japanese and Puerto Rican ( Asian and Afro-American) |
| Profession | Soccer player, footballer |
| Years Active | 2009 – present |
| Position/style of play | Midfielder |
| Current market value | €2.50 million |
| Annual Salary | £1 million (est.) |
| Net Worth in 2024 | £3.8 million (est.) |
| Current club (s) | the U.S. Men’s National Team and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) |
| Parents | Kennith Acosta (father), Kanikah Acosta née Perry (mother) |
| Siblings | Kenny and Kenley-Grace (sisters) |
| College | University of Maryland |
| Wife | Hali Carleton (girlfriend) |
| Current Resident | Cincinnati, U.S. |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches tall |
| Weight | 66 kg |
Education
Kellyn Acosta, now 28 years old, had his college education at the University of Maryland. Before then, however, he obtained his elementary certification from a local school in Allen, Texas. Now, during his elementary school years, when he was barely four years old, he was recorded to have competed for both Allen and Plano leagues.
After elementary school, he enrolled at the famed Jasper High School, where he studied throughout middle school and high school. It was his outstanding exploits that made him earn a spot on the Plano Senior High School varsity team. He then, subsequently, pursued academy-level training ahead of his college career.
Kellyn Acosta Early Life
Now aged 28 years, Kellyn, whose full name is Kellyn Kai Perry-Acosta, was born on July 24, 1995, in Plano, Texas, U.S., to his Japanese dad, Kennith Acosta, and Afro-American mom, Kanikah Acosta (née Perry). Now, his mother is originally from Puerto Rico, and his father, originally from Japan.
Considering his parents’ ethnic backgrounds, Kellyn Acosta’s ethnicity is Mixed with Asian and African-American ancestry with Japanese and Puerto Rican blood found in his DNA. Born and raised in Texas, he has American citizenship by birth and so is qualified to play for the U.S., at the international level.
As per his father’s Japanese ethnic affiliation, he is also eligible to play for the Japanese national team on international level. Fact-check: He now plays the position of a ‘midfielder’ for both the U.S. Men’s National Team and the Major League Soccer club, ‘Chicago Fire.’ He previously played for the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC).
Speaking more of family, he has two siblings named Kenny and Kenley-Grace Acosta, all of whom are ‘sisters.’ Plainly, he is the only son of his parents, so doesn’t have a brother. He follows the Christian religion; the same religion his parents and siblings follow.
Career Timeline
A 2024 report by ESPN confirmed that Kellyn Acosta signed as a free agent on a three-year deal with Chicago Fire, in a contract newsmen told ESPN that’s worth roughly $14 million.
Signed with the Major League Soccer club, ‘Chicago Fire’, on February 13, 2024, Kellyn’s contract is expected to expire during the 2026 season. But, with a club option for the 2027 season.
Overall, he has played for clubs like Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC in the tournaments. He was with Colorado Rapids between 2018 and 2021 and then came his time at Los Angeles FC, where he played in the 2022 and 2023 games.
Away from his senior career, his youth career started with him joining FC Dallas in 2009, where he trained and played in both junior and senior leagues until 2018. Recall that he signed a homegrown contract with FC Dallas on July 12, 2012, ahead of his 18th birthday. So, technically, his MLS career with FC Dallas started in 2013.
Style of Play, Injury
Kellyn Acosta’s number is number 23 and from our findings, his agent is ‘Mega Sports.’ His foot is right; his style of play is unique to him, however, he plays the position of ‘defensive midfielder’ for his current team, Chicago Fire.
His injury profile looks quite a bit free as he has not recorded any major injury recently. But, still, he has, in the past, had a few major injuries that had him hospitalized. Tell you what, his 2014 season was interrupted by a knee injury, so there’s THAT.
Is Kellyn Acosta Married? Wife
Well, no, Kellyn is not married. However, he is currently still dating his long-term girlfriend, Hali Carleton, who he has been dating since 2021. Now, his girlfriend, Hali, obtained a Bachelor of Psychology from Georgia Southern University.
From our findings, her minor was Criminal Justice while her major is Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Having graduated college for quite a few years, Kellyn Acosta’s gf, Mali, is now a certified Cardiac Sonographer and works at Hoag Health.
Before she started working with Hoag Health, she worked with The Medical Center of Aurora, where she took a role between November 2021 and March 2022.
Well, the rumors about Kellyn and his girlfriend, Mali, breaking up in 2023 are unfounded, because we see that Kellyn had wished her a happy birthday on the 4th of November 2023, via Instagram. He’s quoted as saying; “Happy birthday my love ❤️✨.”
However, Hali Carleton isn’t the biological mother of his son, Emerson Acosta. Okay, let’s put things into perspective; Kellyn and Hali began dating in the summer of 2021, and his son, Emerson, was born on August 12, 2018. Well, you go figure. 😎
Height, Weight
On body measurements, Kellyn Acosta’s height is 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm). Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, Alex’s height is one of his most attractive features. With an athletic body type, his body weight is 66 kg (146 pounds). He loves going to the gym and keeping fit.
His other body stats are as follows:
Skin color: Brown skin color.
Hair color: Black hair color.
Eye color: Dark brown eye color.
His ethnicity is Mixed with Asian and African-American ancestry with Japanese and Puerto Rico blood found in his DNA.
Kellyn Acosta Net Worth
As per Transfermarkt, Kellyn Acosta’s current market transfer value is €2.50 million. Meanwhile, according to ‘Salary Sport,’ his net worth is £3.8 million and his annual salary at Chicago Fire is over £1 million.
| Year | Weekly Wage | Annual Salary |
| 2016 | £1,000 | £52,000 |
| 2017 | £4,000 | £208,000 |
| 2018 | £4,000 | £208,000 |
| 2019 | £4,000 | £208,000 |
| 2021 | £10,000 | £520,000 |
| 2023 | £20,000 | £1,040,000 |
Side note: Kellyn is the founder of the charity organization, “The Kellyn Acosta Foundation,” a foundation interested in creating opportunities and unifying communities through soccer.
