Danny McNamara (footballer)

Danny John McNamara (born 27 December 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a full back for club Millwall.

Millwall
McNamara began his career as a youth player at Millwall, signing his first professional contract with the club in July 2017.

Loan spells
McNamara spent time on loan during the 2018–19 season at Welling United, Dover Athletic and Havant & Waterlooville. Upon his return in May 2019, McNamara signed a new one-year contract with Millwall with an option for a further year.

On 31 July 2019, McNamara joined League Two side Newport County on a season long loan. On 3 August 2019, he made his Football League debut for Newport, being named in the starting line-up for a 2–2 draw against Mansfield Town on the opening day of the 2019–20 season. On 6 January 2020, Millwall recalled McNamara from his loan spell at Newport.

On 14 July 2020, McNamara and fellow Lion Isaac Olaofe joined Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on season-long loans. On 4 January 2021, McNamara was recalled by Millwall, with teammate James Brown being sent on loan to St Johnstone.

Return to Millwall and breakthrough
Following his return to Millwall in early January 2021, McNamara made his debut for the club on 9 January 2021 in an FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood and made his league debut three days later in a 1–1 away draw with AFC Bournemouth.

On 9 April 2022, McNamara opened his account for the club with the first two goals in a 4–1 thrashing of Barnsley.

International
On 28 August 2019, McNamara was named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad. He qualifies through his grandparents from Leitrim.