Chris Robert Donnell (born 24 January 2004) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men. Born in Scotland, Donnell represents the Australian national team at youth level.
Club career Perth Glory Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and a youth product of Perth Glory Academy, Donnell made his first-team debut against Melbourne Victory in a FFA Cup playoff match on 24 November 2021. He made a further three senior appearances for Perth Glory, including his A-League Men debut against Wellington Phoenix on 13 April 2022. He extended on a two-year contract in February 2023, amassing only one appearance during the 2022–23 season.
Fulham In July 2023, Donnell was announced to have signed for English Premier League club Fulham for an undisclosed fee, after a successful trial with the London side. Amidst good form with the under-21 squad, Donnell joined Scottish Championship club Airdrieonians on 1 February 2024, on loan until the end of the season. Donnell came on as a second-half substitute for Airdrieonians in the side's win in the 2024 Scottish Challenge Cup final.
In May 2025, he announced that he will be leaving the clubhttps://x.com/FrontPgFootball/status/1927686588235948199
Sydney Olympic In October 2025, Donnell joined NPL NSW club Sydney Olympic.
Central Coast Mariners In January 2026, Donnell returned to the top tier, signing with A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners until the end of the season. Donnell was a regular in the team for the remainder of the season, and continued with the club for the 2026-27 season. To start the new season, Donnell captained the team in their Australia Cup Round of 32 fixture against Sydney United, however the team were knocked out of the tournament on penalties.
Honours Airdrieonians Scottish Challenge Cup: 2023–24
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