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Shaun MacDonald

b. 1996

English footballer

Association football player
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About Shaun MacDonald

Born 1996. Shaun MacDonald is an association football player.

Shaun Wesley MacDonald (born 20 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Newport County.

Career MacDonald spent his early career in non-league football with Gateshead, Blyth Spartans and Torquay United. He moved to Cheltenham Town in July 2022. He was released by Cheltenham after one season with the club.

On 9 September 2023, MacDonald signed a short-term contract with Exeter City, until January 2024. With his short-term contract expiring, he extended his deal until the end of the season. He was released by Exeter at the end of the 2024–25 season.

On 3 October 2025, MacDonald signed a contract until the end of the 2025–26 season with EFL League Two club Newport County as cover for Jordan Wright and Nik Tzanev. He departed the club in January 2026 without having made an appearance, but re-signed for the club later that month.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Torquay United Player of the Year: 2021–22

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Important facts

Born
20 October 1996
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shaun MacDonald?

English footballer

When was Shaun MacDonald born?

Shaun MacDonald was born on 20 October 1996.

What is Shaun MacDonald's occupation?

Shaun MacDonald is an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shaun MacDonald

· Wikidata: Q113669106

· DBpedia: Shaun MacDonald (footballer, born 1996)

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