Clayton Donaldson
| Date of birth | 07 February 1984 |
| Place of birth | Bradford, England |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Forward |
Whilst still a trainee at Hull City, Clayton Donaldson had a work experience spell at Harrogate Town in November 2002.
He joined Crewe Alexandra in August 2008 with a three-year contract.
Clayton joined Birmingham City in July 2014 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2018 in July 2015.
He joined Sheffield United in August 2017 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull City | 07 Feb 2003 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Scarborough | 22 Aug 2003 | 22 Sep 2003 | L |
| Halifax Town | 06 Feb 2004 | 07 Mar 2004 | L |
| Harrogate Town | 15 Sep 2004 | 30 Nov 2004 | L |
| York City | 01 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Hibernian | 01 Jul 2007 | 18 Aug 2008 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 18 Aug 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Brentford | 01 Jul 2011 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| Birmingham City | 01 Jul 2014 | 31 Aug 2017 | |
| Sheffield United | 31 Aug 2017 | 30 Jun 2018 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | York City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | York City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Crewe Alexandra | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Crewe Alexandra | League One | 28 | 9 |
6 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Crewe Alexandra | League Two | 28 | 9 |
13 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Crewe Alexandra | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Crewe Alexandra | League Two | 42 | 1 |
28 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Brentford | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Brentford | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Brentford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Brentford | League One | 40 | 6 |
11 |
2
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| 2012-13 | Brentford | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
4 |
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| 2012-13 | Brentford | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Brentford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Brentford | League One | 43 | 1 |
18 |
4
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1
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| 2012-13 | Brentford | League One Play-Offs | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 2013-14 | Brentford | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Brentford | League One | 46 | 17 |
5
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| 2014-15 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 44 | 2 |
15 |
1
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| 2014-15 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 38 | 2 |
11 |
4
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| 2015-16 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 16 | 7 |
6 |
2
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| 2016-17 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2017-18 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2017-18 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 9 | 17 |
5 |
2
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Hereford United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 02 Sep 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Macclesfield Town | W | 3-0 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 06 Sep 2008 | Leeds United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 5-2 | League One | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Southend United | L | 3-4 | League One | |
| 06 Oct 2008 | Tranmere Rovers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-0 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Scunthorpe United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Milton Keynes Dons | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 21 Oct 2008 | Yeovil Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 24 Oct 2008 | Tranmere Rovers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 28 Oct 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 01 Nov 2008 | Huddersfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 08 Nov 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Ebbsfleet United | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Leyton Orient | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 22 Nov 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Stockport County | L | 0-3 | League One | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Leicester City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-3 | League One | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | Hartlepool United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-4 | League One | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | Millwall v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Millwall | L | 2-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Scunthorpe United | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 24 Jan 2009 | Northampton Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 5-1 | League One | |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Peterborough United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-2 | League One | |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Leyton Orient v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 17 Feb 2009 | Southend United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 24 Feb 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Yeovil Town | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 28 Feb 2009 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-4 | League One | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Carlisle United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 07 Mar 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Hereford United | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Walsall v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 14 Mar 2009 | Colchester United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 17 Mar 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Bristol Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United | L | 2-3 | League One | |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Milton Keynes Dons v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Millwall | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 04 Apr 2009 | Swindon Town v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Hartlepool United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Oldham Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Dagenham and Redbridge | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Grimsby Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-4 | League Two | |
| 18 Aug 2009 | Darlington v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Hereford United | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 29 Aug 2009 | AFC Bournemouth v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | Notts County v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 31 Oct 2009 | Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-4 | League Two | |
| 07 Nov 2009 | York City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Morecambe | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Northampton Town v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Burton Albion | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Chesterfield v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-3 | League Two | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 12 Dec 2009 | Barnet v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Crewe Alexandra v Rochdale | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 28 Dec 2009 | Macclesfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-1 | League Two | |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Dagenham and Redbridge v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Hereford United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Darlington | W | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 30 Jan 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v AFC Bournemouth | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | Burton Albion v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Northampton Town | W | 3-2 | League Two | |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 27 Feb 2010 | Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 06 Mar 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnet | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Grimsby Town | W | 4-2 | League Two | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | Torquay United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Notts County | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 27 Mar 2010 | Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 02 Apr 2010 | Morecambe v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-3 | League Two | |
| 05 Apr 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town | L | 0-3 | League Two | |
| 13 Apr 2010 | Bury v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Aldershot Town v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Accrington Stanley | W | 5-1 | League Two | |
| 01 May 2010 | Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 08 May 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 07 Aug 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Hereford United | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 10 Aug 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Derby County | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | League Two | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnet | W | 7-0 | League Two | |
| 24 Aug 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Ipswich Town | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 28 Aug 2010 | Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 04 Sep 2010 | Stevenage v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 11 Sep 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Bury | W | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 18 Sep 2010 | Burton Albion v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 25 Sep 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Macclesfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 02 Oct 2010 | Chesterfield v Crewe Alexandra | D | 5-5 | League Two | |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Macclesfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-4 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 09 Oct 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Torquay United | D | 3-3 | League Two | |
| 16 Oct 2010 | Southend United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-2 | League Two | |
| 23 Oct 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Aldershot Town | W | 3-1 | League Two | |
| 30 Oct 2010 | Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 06 Nov 2010 | Tamworth v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Carlisle United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 13 Nov 2010 | Gillingham v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-3 | League Two | |
| 20 Nov 2010 | Crewe Alexandra v Rotherham United | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 27 Nov 2010 | Morecambe v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 11 Dec 2010 | Stockport County v Crewe Alexandra | D | 3-3 | League Two | |
| 01 Jan 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Northampton Town | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 03 Jan 2011 | Shrewsbury Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 08 Jan 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 11 Jan 2011 | Torquay United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 15 Jan 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 22 Jan 2011 | Aldershot Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | League Two | |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 19 Feb 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Stevenage | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 22 Feb 2011 | Accrington Stanley v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | League Two | |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Bury v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-1 | League Two | |
| 05 Mar 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Burton Albion | W | 4-1 | League Two | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Macclesfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 12 Mar 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Chesterfield | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Southend United | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 19 Mar 2011 | Oxford United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Accrington Stanley | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 27 Mar 2011 | Hereford United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 02 Apr 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | W | 8-1 | League Two | |
| 09 Apr 2011 | Barnet v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 22 Apr 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Morecambe | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 25 Apr 2011 | Wycombe Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Crewe Alexandra v Stockport County | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 07 May 2011 | Bradford City v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-5 | League Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Jamaica | Copa America | 3 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Jamaica | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2015-16 | Jamaica | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Jamaica | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2015 | Jamaica v Panama | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | CONCACAF 4th Round |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Haiti v Jamaica | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | CONCACAF 4th Round |
| 25 Mar 2016 | Jamaica v Costa Rica | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | CONCACAF 4th Round |
| 29 Mar 2016 | Costa Rica v Jamaica | L | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | CONCACAF 4th Round |
| 27 May 2016 | Chile v Jamaica | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Jun 2016 | Jamaica v Venezuela | L | 0-1 | Copa America | Group C |
| 09 Jun 2016 | Mexico v Jamaica | L | 2-0 | Copa America | Group C |
| 13 Jun 2016 | Jamaica v Uruguay | L | 0-3 | Copa America | Group C |
| 02 Sep 2016 | Panama v Jamaica | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | CONCACAF 4th Round |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Jamaica v Haiti | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | CONCACAF 4th Round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.