Ronald Donkor

Ronald Donkor

Donkor in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth	(2004-11-20) 20 November 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Accra, Ghana
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	New York Red Bulls
Number	48
Youth career
	JMG Academy
2022–2023	Guidars FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	New York Red Bulls	34	(0)
2023–	New York Red Bulls II	22	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:58, 18 August 2025 (UTC)

Ronald Donkor (born 20 November 2004) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.

Club career

Early career

Born in Accra, Ghana, Donkor began his career as a youth in Mali with the JMG Academy and later professionally with Guidars FC. ^[1]

New York Red Bulls

On 3 May 2023, Donkor signed with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on a three-year deal. ^{[2] [3] [4]} After joining the Red Bulls, Donkor also spent time with the club's MLS Next Pro side. ^[5] On 26 May 2023, Donkor scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 2–1 victory over Huntsville City FC. ^[6] On 4 June 2023, Donkor recorded a goal and an assist to help New York Red Bulls II to a 4–1 victory over New England Revolution II. ^[7]

On 6 May 2023, Donkor made his debut with the first team, coming on for Dylan Nealis, in a 0–1 defeat to Philadelphia Union. ^[8] On 24 June 2023, Donkor recorded his first MLS assist, coming on for Elias Manoel, in a 4–0 victory over Atlanta United FC. ^[9] On 22 July 2023, Donkor made his Leagues Cup debut for New York, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 draw with New England Revolution. ^[10] On 16 July 2025, Donkor provided three assists in New York's 5–3 victory over New England Revolution. ^[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 11 August 2025 ^[12]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			U.S. Open Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
New York Red Bulls	2023	Major League Soccer	3	0	0	0	—		2 [a]	0	5	0
	2024	Major League Soccer	17	0	—		—		6 [b]	0	23	0
	2025	Major League Soccer	14	0	2	0	—		2 [a]	0	18	0
	Total		34	0	2	0	—		10	0	46	0
New York Red Bulls II	2023	MLS Next Pro	16	2	0	0	—		1 [c]	0	17	2
	2024	MLS Next Pro	4	0	1	0	—		0	0	5	0
	2024	MLS Next Pro	2	0	0	0	—		0	0	2	0
	Total		22	2	1	0	—		1	0	24	2
Career total			56	2	3	0	0	0	11	0	70	2

1. Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
2. Four appearances in MLS Cup playoffs, two appearances in Leagues Cup
3. Appearance in MLS Next Pro play-offs

References

1. "DONKOR Ronald".
2. Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls Sign Ghanaian Midfielder Ronald Donkor". New York Red Bulls.
3. "New York Red Bulls sign midfielder Ronald Donkor". 90min.com. 3 May 2023.
4. Lewis, Michael (3 May 2023). "A YOUNG IDEA: Red Bulls add 18-year-old Ghanaian midfielder". Front Row Soccer.
5. "Ronald Donkor | MLSsoccer.com". mlsnextpro.
6. "New York Red Bulls II Win Third Match In a Row, Defeat Huntsville City FC 2-1". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
7. "Revolution II Fall to New York Red Bulls II, 4-1". revolutionsoccer.net.
8. "Philadelphia Union 1, New York Red Bulls 0". philadelphiaunion.com.
9. "MATCH RECAP, pres. by Provident Bank: One-sided Goalfest at Red Bull Arena against Atlanta United FC". newyorkredbulls.com.
10. "Revs kick off Leagues Cup group stage with 0-0 draw at Red Bulls; fall in penalty shootout". revolutionsoccer.net.
11. "Red Bulls Storm Back with Five Second-Half Goals, Down New England Revolution". newyorkredbulls.com.
12. Ronald Donkor at Soccerway

External links

• Ronald Donkor at Soccerway