MacDonald, who joined Penybont in December 2021, knows first-hand the importance of nurturing young players.
He was part of an exciting Wales Under-21 squad under Brian Flynn which featured Bale, Ramsey, Chris Gunter and Wayne Hennessey among others.
Flynn’s side came close to qualifying for the European Under-21 Championships, losing to England over two legs in a play-off.
“For me they were the best days of my career,” says MacDonald, who won a record 25 under-21 caps.
“We knew we had good players and came through at a similar time.
“It’s great to see a lot of the lads coming through that under-21 squad who are now in the senior squad and are still going.
“They’re all using their experience to bring through the new generation of young Welsh players.”
MacDonald would go on to win four senior caps between 2010 and 2016.
On signing for Penybont he became the latest Welsh international to join a Cymru Premier club, following David Edwards, Jazz Richards, Neal Eardley and David Cotterill.
“I’d spoken to Griff and then spoke with Dave Edwards and to Jazz about the league and they spoke very highly of it,” MacDonald added.
“If anybody came to me then I would recommend it.
“It’s a very tough league and I came into this league knowing there were some very good players in it.
“It’s not been a surprise to me how good a level it is.”
