Liam Donnelly (footballer)
A versatile Northern Irish midfielder who has forged a solid professional career, representing his country while anchoring midfields in Scotland and England.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Northern Irish footballer·Birthday: March 7·Millennials
Biography
Liam Donnelly's football career is built on durability and adaptability. The Northern Irishman, capable of playing in defense or midfield, has been a steady professional presence on both sides of the Irish Sea. Coming through the ranks at Premier League side Fulham, he gained valuable first-team experience through loans before establishing himself in the Scottish Premiership with Motherwell. There, his combative style and aerial ability made him a fan favorite, and a remarkable season even saw him score an unusual number of goals from midfield. His consistent performances earned him call-ups to the Northern Ireland national team. A move to Scottish side St Mirren offered a new chapter, where his experience and tenacity continue to be valuable assets. Donnelly represents the kind of dependable, hard-working player that forms the backbone of many teams.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Liam was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Liam Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Liam's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has earned multiple caps for the Northern Ireland national football team.
- Scored 12 goals in all competitions during the 2019-20 season for Motherwell, primarily as a midfielder.
- Has played over 100 matches in the Scottish Premiership for clubs like Motherwell and St Mirren.
Did You Know?
He is a product of the Fulham FC academy in London.
He had loan spells at clubs like Accrington Stanley and Notts County early in his career.
His full name includes the Irish patronymic 'Peadar' (Liam Francis Peadar Donnelly).
“You just have to be ready to play wherever the manager needs you on the day.”
