The Central Coast Mariners can confirm it has signed Chris Donnell for the remainder of 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
The 21-year-old joins from Sydney Olympic where the former Australian youth international featured most recently in Olympic’s inaugural Australian Championship campaign.
Born in Glasgow, Donnell moved to Perth at a young age, joining the Perth Glory academy and making his Isuzu UTE A-League debut in 2022 against Wellington Phoenix.
After a successful trial abroad, Donnell signed for English Premier League side, Fulham FC before being loaned out to Scottish Championship side, Airdrieonians.
Central Coast Mariners Men’s Head Coach, Warren Moon said Donnell will bolster the Mariners midfield for the tail end of the season.
“We’re excited to have Chris sign for the Club for the remainder of the season,” Moon said.
“Chris is a young, talented midfielder who has had a taste of football abroad and we think he has the potential to thrive in our environment on the Central Coast.
“We’ve seen what he’s been able to do at A-League level and most recently, in the Australian Championship and we’re looking forward to having Chris with the squad for the rest of the season.”
Donnell was also thrilled to be back in the Isuzu UTE A-League with the Mariners.
“This is a great opportunity for me to return to the A-League and I can’t wait to get started,” Donnell said.
“The Club has a great history in not only developing the next generation of players but also success on the field and I’m looking forward to being a part of that environment.”
“I want to work hard with the coaching staff and the team to achieve everything we can this season.”
Donnell joins the mid-season signings of Ali Auglah and Oli Lavale and will be available for Saturday’s contest against Macarthur at polytec Stadium.
Isuzu UTE A-League Men: Round 13
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur Bulls
Saturday 17 January, 2026
Kick-off: 6:00pm (AEDT)
polytec Stadium
