Anthony McDonald (born 17 March 2001) is a Cypriot born Scottish

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who plays for Highland League club

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. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian,

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and Edinburgh City.

Early life

McDonald was born in

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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

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. McDonald provided the assist for the opening goal. He joined Hearts at under-14 level from

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. He was a member of the Scotland under-16 Victory Shield squad.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle (Loan)

McDonald moved on loan to

in January 2019. While with Inverness he scored his first ever professional goal, in a 2–2 draw against

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Dunfermline Athletic (Loan)

McDonald moved on loan to

with fellow Hearts youngster,

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, on 30 August 2019. 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,

Córdoba

On 5 October 2020, McDonald signed for Spanish club

, on a two-year deal.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

McDonald returned to

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in February 2021 to sign with

on a deal until the end of the season. On 5 May 2021, McDonald signed a new deal with

. He left the club upon expiry of his contract on 7 January 2022.

Edinburgh City

On 7 January 2022, upon the expiration of his contract at Inverness, McDonald immediately joined

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side Edinburgh City.

Brechin City

In August 2022, McDonald moved from Edinburgh City, now

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, to Highland League side,

Career statistics

References

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