Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Notts County.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1892 | 6.96 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.9 |
Scout report
R. McDonald is a 34-year-old central defender at Notts County, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 17, top 49% of League Two centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 8.6, ranking 445th of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (42.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.9 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on McDonald.
Judged on this season alone, McDonald graded 17 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 37th of 76 of the 76 centre-backs in the League Two, on 7 clean sheets and 2.902 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 12 → 17). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 9, 68th of 76 of the 76 centre-backs in the League Two. At 34 McDonald is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.5 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Notts County finished 5th of 24 · an upper-table side
2.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 24) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 42.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 34, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 8.6, McDonald carries the 68th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the League Two of 76. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
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