Donny de Groot (born 16 August 1979) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.

De Groot started his football career with amateur side UNIO in Oudewater, near his native town Gouda.

As a youth player, he moved to FC Utrecht, where he made his debut for the main squad on 27 February 2000, in the home game against AZ.

At the end of the season, De Groot moved abroad, signing a two-year deal with AEK Larnaca of Cyprus.

He immediately made an impact, scoring two goals as a jet lagged second-half substitute in a Dutch Cup quarter finals away win over Eredivisie side NAC Breda.