Angus MacDonald, born on 15 October 1992 in England, is a seasoned and skilled defender in the football world. Primarily a central defender, he now plays for Aberdeen, donning the number 27 jersey. Standing at 6ft (1.84m) and tipping the scales at 11st (70kg), MacDonald brings a physical presence to the pitch.
At present, his market value hovers around the £256,000 mark, according to Transfermarkt. His time with Aberdeen is not indefinite, however, as his contract set to expire on 31 May 2025 with a remaining 8 months.
His professional football career kicked off at Torquay United in England during the 2011-2012 season, with two first team appearances. This was followed by a transition to AFC Wimbledon for the 2012-2013 season, where he made four appearances. The same season saw his return to Torquay United, impressively clocking 14 appearances. His 2013-2014 season was spent at Salisbury City, where he had a fruitful run, scoring two goals and making 29 first team appearances.
The following season saw him back at Torquay United, marking 26 first team appearances and netting one goal. His performance ascended during the 2015-2016 season, amassing 41 first team appearances and two goals for the same club. Barnsley caught sight of this rising talent in the 2016-2017 season, where he made 39 appearances and scored one goal. His run with Barnsley continued until the 2017-2018 season, accumulating 11 first team appearances.
MacDonald was next seen playing for Hull City from the 2017-2018 season until 2019-2020. His first season witnessed 12 appearances, followed by one in the next, and finally five in the last. In the 2020-2021 season, he was part of the Rotherham United team, where he made 39 appearances along with one goal.
For the 2022-2023 season, MacDonald turned his football boots towards Swindon Town, making 16 first team appearances. The same season witnessed him joining Aberdeen, where he's remained since. The Scottish club saw him clock up 15 appearances in his first season, followed by 21 in the next. However, in the current 2024-2025 season, there are no first-team appearances under his belt.
Beyond the conventional league, MacDonald has partaken in various championships representing Aberdeen. He participated in the 2024-2025 League Cup, both starting and making a substitute appearance. In the Scottish Cup 2023-2024, he offered impressive performance, scoring a goal across three starts. His performance was consistent in the Conference League 2023-2024 where he netted a goal in two starts.
