Stephen O'Donnell, born on the 11th of May 1992 in Scotland, is an impressive defender known for his tenacity at the right-back position for Motherwell Football Club. This seasoned professional, now 33 years of age, stands tall at 6ft (1.83m) and is a solid presence on the pitch with weight in at 11st 9lb (74kg). O'Donnell dons the number 2 jersey, marking his prime role in the defensive line.
According to Transfermarkt, O'Donnell's current market value sits around the £40k mark, reflecting his experience and valuable role within the lower brackets of the professional game.
O'Donnell's professional career kicked off in August 2011 when he joined Partick Thistle, plying his trade in the Scottish Championship. Here, he made a significant impact, racking up 31 appearances and netting twice in his debut season. Over the coming seasons, O'Donnell became an established and reliable part of Thistle's setup, making consistently high numbers of appearances and making a reasonable contribution to the score sheet over his time there.
In July of 2015, O'Donnell made a leap to England, joining Luton Town as they competed in League One. His tenure at Luton ran smoothly as he remained a constant selection throughout his two seasons of service there, and even grabbed a goal in his second stint.
An opportunity to return to Scottish shores presented itself in July 2017, and O'Donnell took the reins to join Kilmarnock, playing his trade in the Scottish Premiership. Across three seasons at Kilmarnock, O’Donnell solidified his place as a regular starter, notching up a handful of goals in the process before parting ways with the club.
In a switch within the same division, O'Donnell joined Motherwell, his present home, in August of 2020. Upon arrival, he slipped into his familiar right-back position and has maintained a regular starting role, playing a significant part in Motherwell's campaigns from 2020 through to the present day.
Most recently, in the 2025-2026 season, he's taken part in both League Cup and Scottish Cup competitions for Motherwell, and he's certainly made his mark with valuable performances and a goal to his name in the former competition.
