Jamie Donley

Jamie Paul Donley (born 3 January 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur. Born in Northern Ireland and raised in England, he is a youth international for both countries.

Club career
Donley was born on 3 January 2005, in Antrim. He grew up in Colchester. He began his football career in the youth academy of Colchester Villa Youth Football Club, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, at the age of eight.

Donley made his debut for Tottenham Under-18s team in November 2020 against Leicester City, scoring a goal. During the 2020–21 season, he netted three goals in 10 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League. The following season, Donley secured a double victory in the Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup, appearing in both finals. On 12 January 2022 he signed his first professional contract with Tottenham.

On 19 March 2023, he extended his contract with Tottenham until 2027. His performances at the start of the 2023–24 PL2 Season saw him named the October Player of the Month, in addition to a nomination for the August award.

Donley’s senior debut occurred on 3 December 2023 in the 3–3 away draw against Manchester City in the Premier League, when he came on as a substitute for Brennan Johnson in the sixth minute of added time at the end of the second half.

International career
Donley was born in Northern Ireland to a Northern Irish father and English mother. He represents England at the youth level, having previously represented Northern Ireland in younger age groups.

Style of play
He has been described as "the new Harry Kane" and as a "left-footed number nine, noted for his tenacity and finishing ability, who can drop off and show a good range of passing".