Danny John McNamara (born 27 December 1998) is an Irish professional

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who plays as a full back for club Millwall.

Playing career

Millwall

McNamara began his career as a youth player at Millwall, signing his first professional contract with the club in July 2017.

Loan spells

McNamara spent time on loan during the 2018–19 season at

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and

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. Upon his return in May 2019, McNamara signed a new one-year contract with Millwall with an option for a further year. On 31 July 2019, McNamara joined

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side Newport County on a season long loan. On 3 August 2019, he made his Football League debut for Newport, being named in the starting line-up for a 2–2 draw against

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on the opening day of the 2019–20 season. On 6 January 2020, Millwall recalled McNamara from his loan spell at Newport. On 14 July 2020, McNamara and fellow Lion Isaac Olaofe joined

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side

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on season-long loans. On 4 January 2021, McNamara was recalled by Millwall, with teammate

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being sent on loan to St Johnstone.

Return to Millwall and breakthrough

Following his return to Millwall in early January 2021, McNamara made his debut for the club on 9 January 2021 in an

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victory over Boreham Wood and made his league debut three days later in a 1–1 away draw with

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. On 9 April 2022, McNamara opened his account for the club with the first two goals in a 4–1 thrashing of

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International

On 28 August 2019, McNamara was named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad. He qualifies through his grandparents from Leitrim.

Career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McNamara, Danny Living people Footballers from the London Borough of Bexley People from Sidcup Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers English men's footballers English people of Irish descent Men's association football midfielders Millwall F.C. players Welling United F.C. players Dover Athletic F.C. players Havant & Waterlooville F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players St Johnstone F.C. players 1998 births National League (English football) players English Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players