Phil O’Donnell
- January 11, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
Phil O'Donnell Biography
| Birthday | Mar 25 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
Phil O'Donnell is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on March 25, 1972 in Bellshill, Scotland.
Philip O’Donnell (25 March 1972 – 29 December 2007) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Motherwell, Celtic and Sheffield Wednesday. He also earned one international cap for Scotland, and twice won the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award. He died after suffering cardiac arrest while playing for Motherwell against Dundee United on 29 December 2007, aged 35.
O’Donnell scored two goals in his debut for Celtic against Partick Thistle, and went on to win another Scottish Cup in 1995. He also earned his sole league winner’s medal with the club in 1998, but injuries proved to be a major concern and his appearances for the club were limited. In 1999 O’Donnell was among a number of players who failed to agree terms on a new contract with Celtic chairman Fergus McCann, and instead moved on.
Phil O'Donnell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Phil O'Donnell is one of the richest Football Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phil O'Donnell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
O’Donnell was born on 25 March 1972 in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, a few miles away from Motherwell’s Fir Park ground. O’Donnell began his career with his local team, making his first team debut in the 1990–91 season against St Mirren, and soon a regular first team player. He won a Scottish Cup winner’s medal after scoring with a diving header to put Motherwell 2-1 up in a 4–3 victory over Dundee United in the final that year. Ally McCoist commentating on the match describing him as being “brave as a lion”. That result earned Motherwell entry to European competition for the first time and O’Donnell became the club’s youngest player in Europe, playing a tie against Polish side GKS Katowice. He won the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award in 1992 and 1994, and he earned one cap for the Scotland national football team, playing for 15 minutes as a substitute against Switzerland on 8 September 1993, replacing David Bowman. This form made him a target for bigger clubs and he signed for Celtic in September 1994. The fee of £1.75m is the highest Motherwell have received for a player.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Phil O'Donnell height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Drew weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Phil O'Donnell Dating?
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On 29 December 2007, O’Donnell collapsed during a game against Dundee United just as he was about to be substituted. He was treated on the pitch for about five minutes by the Motherwell and Dundee United club doctors before being taken by ambulance to Wishaw General Hospital. However, he was pronounced dead at 17:18 hours. He was 35 years of age.
Facts & Trivia
Drew Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Phil O'Donnell celebrates birthday on March 25 of every year.
On 25 May 2008, a benefit match was held at Celtic Park in memory of O’Donnell with the proceeds going to various charities. The match was between a Celtic side drawn from their 1998 title-winning squad and a Motherwell side drawn from their 1991 Scottish Cup win. Other players such as David Clarkson and James McFadden played in the game. Henrik Larsson described the match as “a sad occasion but at the same time it’s a kind of celebration for everything.” The match finished 5–1, in front of 60,000.
Is Stephen O'Donnell related to Phil O Donnell?
O’Donnell is the nephew of former Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell , who died on the pitch on 29 December 2007. He is also a cousin of former Motherwell striker David Clarkson.
What happened Phil O Donnell?
Phil O’Donnell, the Scottish footballer who collapsed during a match on Saturday, died from heart failure , his club, Motherwell, said last night.
Which Motherwell player died on the pitch?
Phillip “Phil” O’Donnell (25 March 1972 – 29 December 2007) was a Scottish football player. O’Donnell played for Motherwell, Celtic and Sheffield Wednesday over the course of his career. He died from a cardiac arrest after collapsing on the pitch on 29 December 2007.
What school did Stephen O'Donnell go to?
A pupil at St Aidan’s High School in Wishaw , O’Donnell began his career as a youth player with Wishaw Wycombe Wanderers and captained the Aberdeen under-17 team. He then joined Celtic, where he was part of the team that won the Scottish Youth Cup and under-19 league title in 2010–11.
Which team does Stephen O'Donnell play for?
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