James Donachie


James Kevin Donachie is an Australian soccer player who plays as a centre back for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.

Club career

Brisbane Roar

In 2010, he signed a youth contract with A-League club Brisbane Roar. He made his professional debut in the 2011–12 A-League season on 25 March 2012 in a round 27 clash against Gold Coast United at the Robina Stadium. Two weeks before the start of 2012–13 A-League Donachie signed a three-year senior contract with Brisbane.
In June 2016 it was announced that Donachie would become a free agent. He was able to leave earlier than anticipated by Brisbane Roar due to an error by the club in the dates stipulated in his contract.

Melbourne Victory

On 11 June 2016 Donachie signed for Melbourne Victory for the 2016–17 A-League season. On 19 June 2018, it was announced that Melbourne Victory failed to keep Donachie at the club and he departed to join Korean club Jeonnam Dragons.
On 31 January 2019, Donachie rejoined the Victory on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 A-League season.
On 16 August 2019, Donachie signed a one-year contract with the Victory.

Newcastle Jets

On 24 August 2020, Donachie signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Jets.

Loan to Goa

On 26 September 2020, Donachie joined Goa on a one-year loan deal from Newcastle Jets. He has also represented the club at the 2021 AFC Champions League where they finished on third in the group stages.
After returning to Newcastle Jets from loan at Goa, Donachie's contract was mutually terminated.

Sydney FC

On 16 July 2021, Donachie joined Sydney FC on a one-year contract. Donachie would score his first goal for Sydney in the opening round of the 2022-23 A-League Men season against former club Melbourne Victory which Sydney would lose 2-3.

Western United

Donachie signed with Western United for the 2023-24 season. He left the club in 2025 after making 19 league appearances and scoring 1 goal

Sydney Olympic

In between A-League seasons, Donachie signed for Sydney Olympic in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Having joined mid-season, Donachie completed the season with Sydney Olympic.

Central Coast Mariners

Donachie joined the Central Coast Mariners ahead of the 2025-26 season on a one year contract.

International career

In June 2012, Donachie was named in the Young Socceroos squad for the AFC U-22 Qualifiers.

Honours

Melbourne Victory
Individual