James Donachie
 Donachie playing for Melbourne Victory in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Kevin Donachie[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Logan Lightning | |||
| Rochedale Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Rochedale Rovers | (1) | |
| 2010–2016 | Brisbane Roar | 56 | (2) |
| 2011 | → QAS | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Melbourne Victory | 33 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Jeonnam Dragons | 11 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Melbourne Victory (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Melbourne Victory | 25 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Newcastle Jets | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Goa (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Sydney FC | 38 | (1) |
| 2023–2025 | Western United | 19 | (1) |
| 2025 | Sydney Olympic | 6 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Central Coast Mariners | 21 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2014 | Australia U20 | 4 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Australia U23 | 8 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14 October 2017 | |||
James Kevin Donachie (/ˈdɒnəxi/ DON-ak-EE;[3] born 14 May 1993) is an Australian soccer player who last played as a centre back for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
Club career
[edit]Brisbane Roar
[edit]In 2010, he signed a youth contract with A-League club Brisbane Roar. He made his professional debut in the 2011–12 A-League season on 25 March 2012 in a round 27 clash against Gold Coast United at the Robina Stadium.[4] Two weeks before the start of 2012–13 A-League Donachie signed a three-year senior contract with Brisbane.[5]
In June 2016 it was announced that Donachie would become a free agent. He was able to leave earlier than anticipated by Brisbane Roar due to an error by the club in the dates stipulated in his contract.[6]
Melbourne Victory
[edit]On 11 June 2016 Donachie signed for Melbourne Victory for the 2016–17 A-League season.[7] On 19 June 2018, it was announced that Melbourne Victory failed to keep Donachie at the club and he departed to join Korean club Jeonnam Dragons.[8]
On 31 January 2019, Donachie rejoined the Victory on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 A-League season.[9][10]
On 16 August 2019, Donachie signed a one-year contract with the Victory.[11]
Newcastle Jets
[edit]On 24 August 2020, Donachie signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Jets.[12]
Loan to Goa
[edit]On 26 September 2020, Donachie joined Goa on a one-year loan deal from Newcastle Jets.[13] He has also represented the club at the 2021 AFC Champions League where they finished on third in the group stages.[14][15]
After returning to Newcastle Jets from loan at Goa, Donachie's contract was mutually terminated.[16]
Sydney FC
[edit]On 16 July 2021, Donachie joined Sydney FC on a one-year contract.[17] Donachie would score his first goal for Sydney in the opening round of the 2022–23 A-League season against former club Melbourne Victory, which Sydney would lose 2–3.[18]
Western United
[edit]Donachie signed with Western United for the 2023-24 season.[19] He left the club in 2025 after making 19 league appearances and scoring 1 goal[20]
Sydney Olympic
[edit]In between A-League seasons, Donachie signed for Sydney Olympic in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition.[21] Having joined mid-season, Donachie completed the season with Sydney Olympic.
Central Coast Mariners
[edit]Donachie joined the Central Coast Mariners ahead of the 2025-26 season on a one year contract.[22]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played on 22 January 2024 [23]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brisbane Roar | 2011–12 | A-League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |||
| 2013–14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 5[c] | 0 | 22 | 2 | |||
| 2015–16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[d] | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||
| Total | 56 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 67 | 2 | ||
| Melbourne Victory | 2016–17 | A-League | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[e] | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2017–18 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 9[f] | 0 | 23 | 0 | |||
| Total | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 47 | 1 | ||
| Jeonnam Dragons | 2018 | K League 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| Melbourne Victory (loan) | 2018–19 | A-League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7[g] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Melbourne Victory | 2019–20 | A-League | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[h] | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Goa (loan) | 2020–21 | Indian Super League | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7[i] | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| Sydney FC | 2021–22 | A-League Men | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 5[h] | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2022–23 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 38 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 46 | 2 | ||
| Western United | 2023–24 | A-League Men | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career totals | 187 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 245 | 5 | ||
- ↑ Two Appearances in the 2012–13 Final Series and One Appearance in the AFC Champions League
- ↑ Appearance in the 2013–14 Final Series
- ↑ Four Appearances in the AFC Champions League and One Appearance in the 2014–15 Final Series
- ↑ Appearances in the 2015–16 Final Series
- ↑ Appearances in the 2016–17 Final Series
- ↑ Six Appearances in the AFC Champions League and Three Appearances in the 2017–18 Final Serie
- ↑ Five Appearances in the AFC Champions League and Two Appearances in the 2018–19 Final Series
- 1 2 Appearances in the AFC Champions League
- ↑ Five Appearances in the AFC Champions League and Two Appearances in the 2021 Indian Super League playoffs
International career
[edit]In June 2012, Donachie was named in the Young Socceroos squad for the AFC U-22 Qualifiers.[24]
Honours
[edit]Melbourne Victory
Individual
References
[edit]- ↑ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Australia" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
- ↑ "James Donachie". Melbourne Victory FC. Archived from the original on 28 June 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP5aOtFgFfm/?igsh=dzRodHgzaHh3YTJ0
- ↑ "Official A-League Match centre". www.footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 18 October 2011.
- ↑ "Donachie signs on". Football Federation Australia. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ Brisbane Roar defender James Donachie leaves club following contract blunder The Courier-Mail, Marco Monteverde, 1 June 2016
- ↑ "James Donachie agrees to terms with Melbourne Victory". Melbourne Victory FC. 11 June 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Donachie exits Victory for the K-League". FourFourTwo. 19 June 2018.
- ↑ "VICTORY CONFIRM ANSELL-DONACHIE SWITCH". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ Seroukas, John (31 January 2019). "Signing news: Familiar face returns to Melbourne Victory while defender departs". A-League. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ "Donachie, Hoogland bolster Victory defence". Melbourne Victory FC. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ↑ "A-League: Jets sign Victory defender but door still open for captain Nigel Boogaard to play on". newcastleherald.com.au. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ↑ "FC Goa sign towering Australian defender Donachie". The Times of India. Times of India. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ↑ "Edu Bedia scores FC Goa's first AFC Champions League goal". sportstar.thehindu.com. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ↑ "Persepolis 2–1 FC Goa: Edu Bedia scores historic goal in Gaurs defeat". Goal.com. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ↑ "Koutroumbis, Donachie and O'Toole depart Jets". Newcastle Jets. 16 July 2021.
- ↑ "Sydney FC Complete Signing Of Defender James Donachie". Sydney FC.com. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ "Match report". Keep up. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ↑ "United bolster A-League Men defence signing centre back James Donachie". Western United FC. 4 July 2023.
- ↑ "Western United confirms player and staff departures for 2025/26". Western United. 4 July 2025.
- ↑ "MID-SEASON SIGNINGS DOMINATE NPL MEN'S NSW COMPETITION". National Premier Leagues NSW. 4 July 2025.
- ↑ "Mariners sign experienced defender James Donachie". Central Coast Mariners FC. 5 September 2025.
- ↑ James Donachie at Soccerway
- ↑ "Okon names Qantas Young Socceroos squad for AFC U-22 Qualifiers". Football Federation Australia. 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
External links
[edit]- James Donachie – K League stats at kleague.com (in Korean and English)
- 1993 births
- Australian men's soccer players
- A-League Men players
- Brisbane Roar FC players
- Melbourne Victory FC players
- Newcastle Jets FC players
- FC Goa players
- Sydney FC players
- Jeonnam Dragons players
- Western United FC players
- Sydney Olympic FC players
- Central Coast Mariners FC players
- Men's association football defenders
- Living people
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in India
- Soccer players from Brisbane
- Expatriate men's footballers in India
- Indian Super League players
- Australian expatriate men's soccer players
- Australia men's youth international soccer players
- Expatriate men's footballers in South Korea
- K League 1 players
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in South Korea
- 21st-century Australian sportsmen