Australian professional soccer player
Dylan James Ryan is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Wollongong Wolves FC.
Early life
Ryan was born in Wollongong. He grew up in Thirroul before moving to England aged fifteen.[1]
Club career
Youth
After training at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, Ryan joined English club Liverpool's under-18 side in 2015 after playing in a youth tournament in Manchester.[1]
Willem II
In December 2016, Ryan signed a three-year senior deal with Dutch side Willem II.[1] He extended his contract with the club in early 2020.[2]
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory announced that they had signed Ryan on a one year loan in November 2020. He made his first-team debut on 24 November, starting against Beijing Guoan in the 2020 AFC Champions League.[3][4] In June 2021, it was announced that his loan ended and he returned to Willem II.[5]
International career
Ryan was a member of the Australian under-23 team which finished third at the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[6]
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