Liam Donnelly, born on 7th March 1996 (age 28) in Northern Ireland, is a midfield maestro best known for his indispensable role as a central defensive midfielder for Kilmarnock. Standing at an average height of 5ft 11in (1.81m), Donnelly boasts an athletic build, tipping the scales at 12st 6lb (79kg). His unique style and performance on the field are symbolised by the number 22 jersey which he dons with pride.
Commencing his football career in July 2011, Donnelly joined Dungannon Swifts in the N. Ireland Premiership. His debut season (2011 - 2012) saw him making a promising start with seven appearances for the first team in league matches.
In July of the subsequent year, 2012, Donnelly made a significant leap in his career. He transferred from Dungannon Swifts to the renowned Premier League club, Fulham. The details of this transfer fee remain under wraps to this day.
Three years later, in July 2015, Donnelly moved on loan from Fulham to Crawley Town in League One in England. His 2015-2016 season with Crawley Town marked his contribution with ten first team appearances in league matches.
In August 2016, Donnelly sought new pastures and transferred from Fulham to Hartlepool United in the National League in England. During his tenure at Hartlepool United, his performance saw an improvement over the seasons. His appearances shot up from 32 in the 2016-2017 season, to 22 appearances with two goals scored in the 2017-2018 season.
In July 2018, Donnelly ventured north and transferred to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership. His stint at Motherwell showcased another side to his talent, turning out impressive goal-scoring performances - seven goals in 22 appearances during the 2019 - 2020 season. Overall, he made a commendable 23 first team appearances in league matches.
Furthering his journey in the Scottish Premiership, Donnelly transferred from Motherwell to Kilmarnock in July 2022. His inaugural season saw him net two goals in 22 appearances, followed by 27 first team appearances in the 2023-2024 season, and 12 appearances in the current (2024 - 2025) season.
Aside from his league performances, Donnelly also made his presence felt in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Kilmarnock with one substitute appearance, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Kilmarnock with one start, the Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Kilmarnock with two starts, and the Conference League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Kilmarnock with four starts.
