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Dion James Donohue (born 26 August 1993) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder and full back for Chesterfield.
Career
Early career
Donohue was born in Anglesey and played with Bodedern Athletic before joining Everton. He spent six years at Everton's academy and was unable to gain a professional contract. He returned to North Wales and played amateur football with Porthmadog, Holyhead Hotspur and Caernarfon Town. In 2014, he moved to the English non-league with Sutton Coldfield Town.
Chesterfield
Donohue went on trial at Chesterfield in the summer of 2015 and was able to earn a contract. He made his professional debut on 12 September 2015 in a 3–3 draw against Colchester United. Donohue signed a contract extension in August 2016, keeping him at the club until 2018.
International career
Donohue played for the representative team of Anglesey during the 2011 Island Games. He featured in all four of the side's games, against Gotland, the Isle of Wight, Gibraltar and Alderney.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chesterfield | 2015–16 | League One | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | League One | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 1 | |
| Career total | 54 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 62 | 1 | ||