Paul Alexander Mitchell (born 26 August 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender or midfielder. He is currently the sporting director of AS Monaco. As a player, Mitchell began playing with the youth teams of Manchester City and Wigan Athletic, making his senior debut with the latter. He also represented Halifax Town, Swindon Town and Milton Keynes Dons on loan, whom he later joined permanently. Mitchell also had loan spells with Wrexham and Barnet before injuries forced an early retirement at the age of 27.