Jamie Carson McDonnell (born 16 February 2004) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for Colchester United, on loan from Nottingham Forest, as a midfielder.
McDonnell began his career with Lisburn Youth and Glentoran,[3] before signing for Nottingham Forest in July 2020,[4][5] where he turned professional in February 2021 after turning 17.
[3][6] After captaining their under-18 team, he agreed a new contract with Forest in December 2022.
[7][8] McDonnell signed on loan for Colchester United in August 2024.
[9][10] McDonell is a Northern Ireland under-17 youth international.