Career
He started his playing career at Greenisland F.C at the age of 8. He then joined Manchester City featuring in the academy u16 and 18 age groups and the reserve team At the age of 18 he then moved to Rangers.
He then gained valuable experience signing for Annan Athletic, initially on loan, then signing permanently after spending five years at Rangers.
He moved to Southport in July 2014. He is recognised as a ‘modern’ full back with exceptional delivery and technical ability.
He is known for having great passing ability. Mitchell can play in multiple positions due to his technical ability.
Over his career he has featured both at full back and also anywhere in midfield.
Mitchell began his career as a youth player with Northern Ireland side Greenisland. Mitchell was at Greenisland F.C. since he was 8 years old. Mitchell then moved to Premier league club Manchester City.
He was a vital member in the under-18 side in the season of 2010.
Mitchell also reached the semi final of the Dallas Cup with City in 2009, being knocked out by São Paulo. He was promoted to the first team squad on 3 March 2012, where he was an unused substitute against Heart of Midlothian.
He went on to make his first team debut on 17 March 2012, in a 2–1 defeat to Dundee United. On 1 July 2012, Mitchell signed a new one-year contract with Rangers.
He was captain of the reserve side that lifted the reserve league trophy.
Mitchell"s first start of the 2012-2013 season came shortly after. Despite playing out of position, at right full-back, Mitchell was voted as Manitoba of the Match in the fixture against Clyde on Saturday 13 April 2013. Mitchell also featured in five other first team matches towards the conclusion of the season earning a man of the match award against Berwick Rangers on the final day of the season.
On 13 September 2013, Mitchell signed for Scottish League Two side Annan Athletic on a 93-day loan.
On 23 November he scored his first career goal in a 4–4 draw with Stirling Albion. On 17 January 2014 Mitchell"s contract with Rangers was terminated by mutual consent and he rejoined Annan on a permanent deal until the end of the 2013-2014 season due to the two club rule.
On 19 July 2014, Mitchell joined Southport in the Conference Premier. On 2 February 2015, Mitchell joined Annan on loan to the end of the season for the third time.
On 25 May 2015, Mitchell sign for Crusaders.
