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18 Facts About Cody McDonald

1.

Cody Darren John McDonald was born on 30 May 1986 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker.

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Cody McDonald made his debut at Witham aged 16 and stayed at the club for more than four years.

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Cody McDonald continued to turn out for Valley Swifts even after his move from Witham to Maldon Town in July 2008, before signing for Isthmian League Premier Division side Dartford in October 2008.

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On 26 January 2009, Cody McDonald was accompanied by Dartford manager Tony Burman to Norwich City's training ground at Colney for a two-day trial at the club and the Darts' boss later commented that "he enjoyed the experience and in my opinion did not look out of place over the two days".

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On 2 February 2009, it was announced that Cody McDonald had joined Norwich City on a one-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Cody McDonald made his professional first team debut on 10 March 2009, as a substitute against Cardiff City at Carrow Road and scored in injury time.

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Cody McDonald signed a new two-year deal with the club in March 2010.

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8.

Cody McDonald signed on loan for Gillingham for a season, in the deal which took Simeon Jackson to the Canaries.

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Cody McDonald was handed the number 10 jersey, which had been vacated by Jackson's departure.

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Cody McDonald picked up a niggling injury in pre-season, but upon his recovery scored four goals in eight appearances.

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On 21 April 2011, Cody McDonald was named the ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Year for the Football League Two.

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Cody McDonald won Gillingham's Player of the Year, Player's Player of the Year, Sponsor's Player of the Year and Goal of the Season at the end of season awards ceremony held on Sunday 8 May 2011.

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On 19 May 2011, Cody McDonald revealed that he would not be returning to Gillingham.

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In January 2013 Cody McDonald rejoined Gillingham on a loan deal until the end of the season with the option of a callback after one month by Coventry.

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Cody McDonald signed a two-year contract extension on 12 March 2015 that would keep him with the Gills until the summer of 2017.

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On 22 June 2017, Cody McDonald joined League One side AFC Wimbledon on a free transfer.

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Cody McDonald scored his first goal for Wimbledon in an EFL Trophy tie against Barnet on 29 August 2017.

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On 26 November 2018, Cody McDonald joined National League side Ebbsfleet United.