Adam Patrick McDonnell (born 14 May 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians.
Early life McDonnell spent his early years in Ballymun before moving to Blanchardstown. He started playing for Tolka Rovers around the age of four. He then spent time with Home Farm, before signing for Shelbourne at 16. Playing career Ipswich Town McDonnell signed with Ipswich Town from Shelbourne in August 2014, having previously had trials at Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers. However, he was unable to feature for Ipswich until his 18th birthday due to FIFA regulations, much to manager Mick McCarthy's annoyance. He made his debut on 25 August 2015, in a 4–1 League Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Aldershot Town (loan) On 30 August McDonnell was loaned out to Vanarama National League side Aldershot Town where he made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals. McDonnell was recalled from loan in December 2017 due to injury problems at Ipswich Town. He featured on the bench in an EFL Championship game against Wolverhampton Wanderers which Ipswich Town went on to lose 1-0 at the Molineux Stadium.
Return to Aldershot Town On 26 January 2018, following his release from Ipswich, McDonnell returned to Aldershot Town on a one-and-a-half-year deal.
Boreham Wood On 1 July 2019, McDonnell signed for fellow National League side Boreham Wood, signing a two-year deal.
Sligo Rovers On 11 July 2021, McDonnell signed for Sligo Rovers. McDonnell was a regular for Sligo Rovers, featuring in 32 league games in 2022 and starting 29 of those games.
Bohemians On 11 November 2022, at the end of the season, McDonnell signed for fellow Irish side Bohemians.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShelbourne2014LOI First Division710000—71Total710000—71Ipswich Town2015–16Championship100010—202016–17000000—002017–18100020—30Total200030—50Aldershot Town (loan)2017–18National League16320—1Appearance in FA Trophy0193Aldershot Town2017–1814200—1Appearance in National League play-offs01522018–1941631—00447Total711151—207812Boreham Wood2019–20National League17110—101912020–218020—00100Total25130—10291Sligo Rovers2021LOI Premier Division17100—1Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League0181202232310—60393Total49410—70574Bohemians2023LOI Premier Division33341—1Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup0384202435030—0Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup0380202527020—1Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup0300Total95391—201064Career total239201823012028222
Honours Individual Aldershot Town Player of the Year: 2018–19
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