Kelvin Pires is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in Cape Verde, Pires has spent most of his career in the domestic league, representing clubs in the Campeonato Cabo-Verdiano de Futebol. A solid and reliable defender, Pires is known for his physicality and ability to read the game. He has also been called up to the Cape Verde national team, contributing to their defensive efforts in international competitions.