Anthony McDonald (Scottish footballer) explained

Anthony McDonald
Birth Date:17 March 2001
Birth Place:Limassol, Cyprus
Position:Midfielder, Winger
Currentclub:Brechin City
Youthyears1:2009–2011
Youthclubs1:Real Fife
Youthyears2:2011–2012
Youthclubs2:Livingston
Youthyears3:2012–2017
Youthclubs3:Heart of Midlothian
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)
Years2:2019
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Dunfermline Athletic (loan)
Goals3:0
Caps3:2
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Córdoba CF
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Edinburgh City
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2016–2018
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Years7:2022–
Clubs7:Brechin City
Caps7:26
Goals7:9

Anthony McDonald (born 17 March 2001) is a Cypriot born Scottish footballer who plays for club Brechin City. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Dunfermline Athletic, Córdoba CF and Edinburgh City.

Early life

McDonald was born in Limassol and raised in Kirkcaldy.

Career

Heart of Midlothian

He made his first team debut for Hearts, aged 16, on 12 December 2017, playing from the start in a 2–0 win against Dundee at Tynecastle Park. McDonald provided the assist for the opening goal.[1]

He joined Hearts at under-14 level from Livingston.[2] He was a member of the Scotland under-16 Victory Shield squad.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle (Loan)

McDonald moved on loan to Inverness Caledonian Thistle in January 2019.[3] While with Inverness he scored his first ever professional goal, in a 2–2 draw against Greenock Morton.[4]

Dunfermline Athletic (Loan)

McDonald moved on loan to Dunfermline Athletic with fellow Hearts youngster, Harry Cochrane, on 30 August 2019.[5] Following a lengthy time out with injuries, McDonald made his Dunfermline debut from the bench on 21 December 2019 in a 2–0 loss to his former club, Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[6]

Córdoba

On 5 October 2020, McDonald signed for Spanish club Córdoba CF, on a two-year deal.[7]

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

McDonald returned to Scotland in February 2021 to sign with Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a deal until the end of the season.[8]

On 5 May 2021, McDonald signed a new deal with Inverness CT.[9] He left the club upon expiry of his contract on 7 January 2022.[10]

Edinburgh City

On 7 January 2022, upon the expiration of his contract at Inverness CT, McDonald immediately joined Scottish League Two side Edinburgh City.[11]

Brechin City

In August 2022, McDonald moved from Edinburgh City (at the time renamed to F.C. Edinburgh) to Highland League side Brechin City.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Heart of Midlothian2017–18Scottish Premiership1301000140
2018–1930003060
2019–2010103151
Total170206100251
Heart of Midlothian U212018–191010
Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)2018–19Scottish Championship81100091
Dunfermline Athletic (loan)2019–2020000020
Córdoba CF2020–21Segunda Division B000000
Inverness Caledonian Thistle2020–21Scottish Championship0000000000
Scottish Championship2000102050
Total2000102050
Edinburgh City2021–22Scottish League Two122100000132
Brechin City2022–23Highland League0000000000
Career total413406120534

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 16-year-old Anthony McDonald stars in Jambos debut and wins man of the match. 12 December 2017. dailyrecord.co.uk. Daily Record. 20 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Hearts academy laying local foundations for the future. Barry Anderson. 29 March 2017. Edinburgh Evening News. 15 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715210533/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-academy-laying-local-foundations-for-the-future-1-4405916. 15 July 2018. dead.
  3. Web site: Hearts midfielder Anthony McDonald completes loan move to Inverness. www.scotsman.com. en. 2019-04-18.
  4. Web site: Caley Thistle on brink of play-offs after late leveller at Morton. Andy Skinner. Press and Journal. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  5. Web site: Hearts midfield duo head to Fife on season-long loan. Pilcher. Ross. 2019-08-30. edinburghlive. 2019-12-27.
  6. Web site: Dunfermline Athletic Football Club. www.dafc.co.uk. 2019-12-27.
  7. Web site: McDonalds Spanish move. Heart of Midlothian FC. 5 October 2020. 15 February 2021.
  8. Web site: Anthony Mcdonald Signs For ICTFC. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. 8 February 2021. 15 February 2021.
  9. Web site: Nicolson, Fyffe, Hyde And McDonald Sign New Deals. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. 5 May 2021. 29 November 2021.
  10. Web site: Anthony McDonald leaves ICTFC. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. 7 January 2022. 7 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Midfielder Anthony McDonald joins Edinburgh City after leaving Caley Thistle . Press & Journal . Paul . Chalk . 7 January 2022 . 7 January 2022.
  12. Web site: Brechin City in transfer coup as ex-Hearts kid handed 'one hell of a player' tag from new boss . 2022-08-09 . MSN . en-GB.