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Ryan Astley

Ryan Astley (born 4 October 2001) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Dundee.[1] He is a former Wales under-21 international.

Early life

Astley is from Llanfair Caereinion.[2]

Club career

Astley began his career with Everton, making his debut for their under-23 team at the age of 16 in 2018, before being offered a new contract in April 2021.[3] He was an unused substitute for their FA Cup match against Boreham Wood in March 2022.[4] Astley moved to Accrington Stanley on loan from Everton in July 2022,[5][6][7] and made his professional debut on 6 August 2022, appearing as a substitute.[8]

On 18 January 2024, Astley joined Scottish Premiership side Dundee on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[9][10] He said that speaking with Owen Beck, with whom he shared an agent, had helped him agree to the move.[11] Astley made his debut for Dundee as a substitute in a league game away to St Mirren.[12]

On 13 July 2024, Astley scored his first goal for Dundee in a 1–7 away victory over Bonnyrigg Rose in the Scottish League Cup group stage.[13]

International career

Astley is a Wales youth international.[14][15] He has captained the under-21 team,[16] and has trained with the under-23 team.[17]

Career statistics

As of match played 23 July 2024[18]
  1. ^ a b c d e Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Everton U23s

References

  1. ^ Ryan Astley at Soccerbase
  2. ^ "Powys football star seals move to English football league side". County Times.
  3. ^ Carroll, Sam (12 April 2021). "Everton offer defender new contract as season-ending injury confirmed". Liverpool Echo.
  4. ^ "Powys football ace Ryan Astley makes bench for Everton in FA Cup". County Times.
  5. ^ "Accrington sign Everton defender Astley" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "SIGNING: Ryan joins on loan". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
  7. ^ Wheelock, Paul (13 July 2022). "Everton defender 'delighted' as he completes loan move". Liverpool Echo.
  8. ^ "Powys star makes English League debut as Accrington Stanley beat 10 man Shrewsbury". County Times.
  9. ^ "Astley arrives at Dundee". dundeefc.co.uk. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Dundee sign Astley from Everton for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 18 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Beck endorsement 'sealed' Astley transfer". BBC Sport. 18 January 2024.
  12. ^ "St Mirren strengthen top-six bid with Dundee win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Bonnyrigg Rose vs. Dundee - 13 July 2024 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Wales – R. Astley – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  15. ^ "Wales look to Astley as Powys and Everton star called up for Bulgarian clash". County Times.
  16. ^ "Llanfair Caereinion and Everton star leads out Wales for U21s international clash". County Times.
  17. ^ "Powys star Astley earns Wales call ups for U23 European Championship qualifiers". County Times.
  18. ^ Ryan Astley at Soccerway
  19. ^ Carroll, Sam (8 May 2019). "Everton vs Newcastle U23s LIVE – Live stream & score updates". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
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