Mathew Ryan Explained

Mathew Ryan
Fullname:Mathew David Ryan[1]
Birth Date:8 April 1992
Birth Place:Plumpton, New South Wales, Australia
Height:1.84 m[2] [3] [4]
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Roma
Clubnumber:98
Youthyears1:2002–2008
Youthclubs1:Marconi Stallions
Youthyears2:2008–2009
Youthclubs2:Blacktown City
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Blacktown City
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Years2:2010–2013
Clubs2:Central Coast Mariners
Caps2:80
Goals2:0
Years3:2013–2015
Clubs3:Club Brugge
Caps3:77
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2017
Clubs4:Valencia
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:2017
Clubs5:→ Genk (loan)
Caps5:17
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2021
Clubs6:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps6:121
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:→ Arsenal (loan)
Caps7:3
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:Real Sociedad
Caps8:3
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–2023
Clubs9:Copenhagen
Caps9:6
Goals9:0
Years10:2023–2024
Clubs10:AZ
Caps10:47
Goals10:0
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:Roma
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Nationalyears1:2011–2012
Nationalteam1:Australia U23
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2012–
Nationalteam2:Australia
Nationalcaps2:93
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:18 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:20:50, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

Mathew David Ryan (born 8 April 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Roma and captains the Australia national team.

Born in Sydney, Ryan played youth football for Marconi Stallions, Blacktown City and Central Coast Mariners. He made his senior debut for Blacktown before moving to the Mariners' senior squad in 2010. In 2013, Ryan moved to Club Brugge, where he played for two years before joining Valencia.

Ryan made his senior international debut in 2012, and has since established himself as Australia's first-choice goalkeeper, effectively succeeding his childhood idol Mark Schwarzer.[5] He played at the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022, as well as the AFC Asian Cup in 2015, 2019 and 2023, winning the Best Goalkeeper award at the 2015 tournament which his country won on home soil.

Early life and education

Mathew David Ryan was born on 8 April 1992 in Plumpton, New South Wales[5] and attended Westfields Sports High School.[6] He took up football at the age of four[6] and played youth football for Blacktown City and Central Coast Mariners before making his senior debut with Blacktown City. After moving to Central Coast Mariners in 2010, Ryan moved to Club Brugge in 2013.

In addition to holding an Australian passport, Ryan also has a British passport through his Scottish mother.[7]

Club career

Central Coast Mariners

Ryan played for the Central Coast Mariners youth team in the 2009–10 season, and after several call-ups to the senior team, he was given a 3-year senior contract.[8] Despite starting the 2010–11 A-League as the Mariners' substitute keeper, an anterior cruciate ligament injury to first-choice Jess Vanstrattan saw Ryan elevated into the starting eleven.[9] Ryan made his A-League debut for the Mariners on 28 August 2010 in a 1–1 draw against Sydney FC, but fumbled a cross which allowed Rhyan Grant to score Sydney's goal.[10] While coach Graham Arnold was happy with Ryan's debut, there was competition between Ryan and newly-signed Paul Henderson for the regular starting spot.[11] Over the next several months Ryan retained his spot in the starting lineup and earned significant plaudits, including the A-League Young Player of the Month award for December 2010.[12] The Mariners season ended with a penalty shootout loss to Brisbane Roar in the 2011 A-League Grand Final, however, Ryan was awarded the Joe Marston Medal for man of the match in that game.[13] He was also named A-League Young Footballer of the Year for 2010–11.[14]

In October 2011, Ryan was named 2011 Male U20 Player of the Year at the FFA Australian Football Awards.[15] He continued to put in a number of strong performances in the 2011–12 A-League, including a man of the match performance in a 1–0 win over Melbourne Heart on 17 January 2012 after pulling off a number of saves.[16] This contributed to Ryan being named A-League Young Player of the Month for January 2012.[17] The Mariners won the 2011–12 Premiership following a win over Wellington Phoenix in the final round of the regular season.[18] However, they were eliminated in the Preliminary Final against Perth Glory on penalties, despite Ryan scoring his penalty in the shootout.[19] In April 2012, Ryan was named A-League Young Footballer of the Year for the second successive season and A-League Goalkeeper of the Year.[20] He was also awarded the Mariners Medal for club player of the season,[21] and named in the PFA's A-League Team of the Season.[22] He was also awarded the Harry Kewell Medal for the outstanding Australian under-23-year-old player in June 2012.[23]

Ryan was again central to the Mariners' 2012–13 A-League season. In November 2012, he was again awarded FFA Male U20 Player of the Year.[24] On 2 March 2012, Ryan took a penalty in a match against Western Sydney Wanderers which was saved by Ante Covic; the Wanderers won the match 1–0 to move above the Mariners on the A-League table. Coach Graham Arnold revealed after the game that Ryan had been practising penalty-taking in the lead-up to that match following a number of missed penalties from other players in the side.[25] The Mariners were victorious in the 2013 A-League Grand Final over the Wanderers, their first win in their four A-League Grand Finals played, with Ryan dedicating the win to the three previous Mariners teams to have lost at that stage.[26]

Club Brugge

It was confirmed on 30 May 2013 that Ryan had completed a move to Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee, despite his contract at Central Coast Mariners expiring the following day.[27] [28] On 27 July 2013 Ryan made his debut for Brugge in the first game of the season at home to Sporting Charleroi and kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 win. In a match against K.A.A. Gent on 23 December 2013 Ryan saved a penalty in the 67th minute that would have resulted in game being level at 2–2. Brugge went on to win the game 3–1 and reports after the match confirmed that Ryan had been offered a new lucrative deal with the club involving a substantial pay increase and contract extension.[29] [30] On 26 November 2014, it was announced that Ryan had agreed to terms with Club Brugge, to extend his contract until 2018.[31]

After a string of fantastic performances, it was reported that European giants Liverpool had sent scouts to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup to watch the goalkeeper.[32] On 22 March 2015, Ryan won the Belgian Cup after keeping the post and helping Club Brugge to a 2–1 victory over Anderlect in the final.[33] [34]

Valencia

On 21 July 2015, Ryan signed a six-year deal with La Liga side Valencia CF.[35] He was expected to assume the starting goalkeeper role, at least in the medium term, with regular starter Diego Alves out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.[36] He made his unofficial debut in a friendly against PSV Eindhoven on 25 July 2015.[37] On 22 August 2015, Ryan made his La Liga debut in Valencia's opening game of the season, keeping a clean sheet in a scoreless draw with Rayo Vallecano.[38] His run in the starting side extended until September, when he sustained a meniscus tear in a draw with Deportivo La Coruña, forcing him to have surgery and miss over a month of football.[39] A series of good performances from his replacement, Jaume Domènech, led to suggestions that Ryan would not return to the starting side after his return from injury.[40] Indeed, it was not until late November that Ryan was re-promoted to the starting side for a game against Sevilla.[41] Ryan continued to be rotated with Jaume and the returning Alves for the remainder of the season, eventually making 21 appearances for Valencia in all competitions.[42]

Ryan was back in Valencia's starting lineup for the opening matches of the 2016–17 La Liga, with Alves rumored to be seeking an overseas move.[43] However, Alves stayed at Valencia and Ryan subsequently lost his starting position.[44] By January 2017, a number of clubs were interested in Ryan.[45]

Racing Genk (loan)

On 30 January 2017, Ryan returned to Belgium after he was loaned to Racing Genk.[46] He entered the starting squad straight away, playing his first match in a 1–0 loss to Oostende in the Belgian Cup on 31 January 2017.[47] Ryan stated in April 2017 that he was not planning to stay in Belgium after the season and would instead return to Valencia.[48] Ryan played a number of games for Genk in multiple competitions, with the side reaching the quarterfinals of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League,[49] and the final of the Belgian Europa League playoff.[50]

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 16 June 2017, it was announced that Ryan would sign for newly-promoted Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 July 2017 on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[51] He cited the prospect of playing in the Premier League as a main reason for the transfer.[52] Ryan made his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion on 12 August 2017 against Manchester City in a 2–0 defeat.[53] Ryan was in goal for Brighton's first ever Premier League win which came at home against West Brom on 9 September 2017.[54] Ryan played in every single minute of the league in the 2017–18 season keeping 10 clean sheets, one of which coming in a 1–0 home win over Manchester United on 4 May 2018 in which secured Premier League status for the Sussex club.[55]

Ryan kept his first clean sheet of the 2018–19 season in a 1–0 home win over West Ham on the 8th league game of the season.[56] He made two more clean sheets in the next two games, one in a 1–0 away win against Newcastle United and the other in a 1–0 home win against Wolves.[57] [58] In late December and the best part of January Ryan left Brighton for international duty representing Australia in the Asian Cup. His first game back came in a 4–2 away defeat to Fulham on 29 January.[59] He made his FA Cup debut in an eventful match away to Millwall on 17 March. It finished 2–2 with Brighton winning 5–4 on penalties.[60]

2020–21 season: Loan to Arsenal

Ryan was told by Brighton manager Graham Potter in December 2020 that teammate Robert Sánchez would be given an extended run as goalkeeper in the Premier League for the rest of the 2020–21 season and that Ryan would be free to leave in January should the right offer come along.[61]

On 22 January 2021, he joined Arsenal on loan until the end of the season. He was given the number 33 jersey, formerly worn by Matt Macey and Petr Čech at the club.[62] On 6 February, Ryan made his debut for Arsenal covering for suspended Bernd Leno in a 1–0 away loss at Aston Villa.[63] It was more than two months until Ryan's next appearance with Leno being dropped to the bench. Ryan was beaten when Gabriel conceded a penalty with Josh Maja converting from the spot in an eventual 1–1 home draw against a struggling Fulham on 18 April. Ryan played a role in Arsenal's equaliser after going up for a corner.[64] Ryan kept his first Gunners clean sheet in his first win in an Arsenal shirt in a 2–0 away victory at Newcastle United on 2 May, again being chosen over Leno for the second time in four matches.[65]

Real Sociedad

Ryan joined La Liga side Real Sociedad on undisclosed terms on 12 July 2021.[66] He made his club debut on 23 September, helping Sociedad to a 3–2 away win over Granada.[67]

Copenhagen

On 9 August 2022, Ryan joined Superliga side FC Copenhagen on a two-year contract.[68]

AZ Alkmaar

Due to a lack of playing time at FC Copenhagen, Ryan left the Danish club and signed for Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar on 9 January 2023. He was given a contract until June 2024.[69]

International career

Youth

Despite not having featured for the side previously, Ryan's strong form in the 2010–11 A-League led to suggestions he would be called up for the Australian under-20 team for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in mid-2011.[70] However, he missed the tournament after suffering a serious knee injury.[71]

Ryan was first called up for the Australian under-23 side in November 2011.[72] He made his debut for the side in a scoreless draw with Iraq on 22 November 2011.[73] The Olyroos failed to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[74]

Senior

Ryan received his first call-up to the Socceroos squad for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Saudi Arabia in February 2012.[75] Later that year, he was selected in the squad for the second preliminary round of the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup.[76] He made his senior international debut in a 1–1 draw with North Korea on 5 December 2012.[77]

In November 2013, longtime Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer announced his international retirement following the appointment of new coach Ange Postecoglou, leaving Ryan as one of the contenders to be the new first-choice keeper.[78] Postecoglou identified Ryan and fellow young keeper Mitch Langerak as two of the main candidates for the role.[79]

Ryan was selected in May 2014 in the Australian squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[80] He played in all three of Australia's games as they were eliminated in the group stage after losses to the Netherlands, Chile and Spain. Ryan's own performances in the tournament were mixed, and he described the matches as a "massive learning curve" for himself.[81]

Months later, Ryan was selected for the Australian 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad, to be played in Australia in early 2015.[82] He put in a number of strong performances throughout the tournament as Australia conceded just two goals in reaching the Final against South Korea.[83] Australia claimed their first AFC Asian Cup title after winning 2–1 in extra time.[84] Ryan was named the official Best Goalkeeper for the tournament.[85]

In May 2018 he was named in Australia's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[86]

On 15 October 2019, Mathew Ryan captained Australia for the first time, becoming the 62nd player to captain Australia in a 7-1 win over Chinese Taipei. During this game Ryan also became Australia's 2nd most capped Goalkeeper with 58 caps, surpassing Zeljko Kalac.[87]

Later, he was included in the final 26-man squad for Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Style of play

Described as a "ball-playing goalkeeper" by John Davidson of The Guardian, Ryan is known for his excellent distribution and for being comfortable with the ball at his feet, in addition to his shot-stopping abilities; his "sweeper-keeper" playing style was inspired by that of Manuel Neuer.[88] [89]

Career statistics

Club

Club!rowspan=2
SeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blacktown City2009NSW Premier League0000——00
201011040——150
Total11040——150
Central Coast Mariners2009–10A-League00———00
2010–11310———310
2011–12240——60300
2012–13250——80330
Total800——140940
Club Brugge2013–14Belgian Pro League40020—20440
2014–1537050—160580
Total77070—1801020
Valencia2015–16La Liga8070—6[90] 0210
2016–172000——20
Total10070—60230
Genk (loan)2016–17Belgian Pro League17010—60240
Brighton & Hove Albion2017–18Premier League3800000—380
2018–193402000—360
2019–203800000—380
2020–211100000—110
Total12102000—1230
Arsenal (loan)2020–21Premier League3000—0030
Real Sociedad2021–22La Liga3030—3090
Copenhagen2022–23Danish Superliga6010—40110
AZ2022–23Eredivisie18010—60250
2023–2429010—90390
Total47020—150640
Career total3750270006604680

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Australia201220
201320
201490
201580
201690
2017110
201890
201990
202000
202180
2022120
202370
202470
Total930

Honours

Central Coast Mariners

Club Brugge

Australia

2015[94]

Individual

2010–11, 2011–12[96]

2011–12[97]

2013–14,[98] 2014–15[99]

2011, 2012

2011–12,[100] 2013–14,[101] 2014–15

2011–12[102]

2011[103]

2011–12[104]

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Mat Ryan . Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. . 1 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190401181659/https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/teams/first-team/goalkeeper/mat-ryan/ . 1 April 2019 . dead.
  4. Web site: Mat Ryan . Premier League . 10 December 2020 . 4 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210604151754/https://www.premierleague.com/players/12192/Mat-Ryan/overview . live .
  5. Web site: Nick . Dorrington . Liverpool target Mathew Ryan ready to progress to the next level . ESPN FC . 31 January 2015 . 31 January 2015 . 29 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180629211239/http://www.espnfc.com.au/blog/scouts-notebook/78/post/2260482/mathew-ryan-ready-to-make-next-step . live .
  6. News: Ryan . Lipman . Former Mariners star Mathew Ryan finding form with Belgian giants Club Brugge . Mt Druitt-St Marys Standard . 14 January 2014 . 31 January 2015 . 8 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200108055226/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/former-mariners-star-mathew-ryan-finding-form-with-belgian-giants-club-brugge/news-story/00aa8ef92dd1462b25c44cf7e7c94519?nk=b5faf1d0cf500a7ed8a9addf2babd63f-1578462746 . live .
  7. News: Socceroos rankings rise leads young stars to English Premier League . The Australian . News Corp Australia . 17 February 2015 . David . Davutovic . 17 February 2015 . 1 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150501164035/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/socceroos-rankings-rise-leads-young-stars-to-english-premier-league/story-fnlpdr1y-1227221935310 . live .
  8. Web site: Ryan playing for keeps . 11 February 2010 . goalweekly.com . 18 January 2011 . 11 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103037/http://www.goalweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=663:ryan-playing-for-keeps&catid=61:central-coast-mariners-fc&Itemid=87 . live .
  9. News: Vanstrattan out for a year . FourFourTwo . 27 August 2010 . 27 September 2017 . 3 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170803051518/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/vanstrattan-out-for-a-year-230195 . dead .
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  11. News: Mariners' GK quandry . Sportal . 3 September 2010 . 27 September 2017.
  12. News: Ten clean sheets and an official rap give Ryan Cup leg-up . Hassett, Sebastian . 11 January 2011 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927232053/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ten-clean-sheets-and-an-official-rap-give-ryan-cup-legup-20110110-19l6y . live .
  13. News: Roar grab A-League title with dramatic win . The Sydney Morning Herald . 13 March 2011 . 27 September 2017 . Clark, Laine . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160738/http://www.smh.com.au//breaking-news-sport/roar-grab-aleague-title-with-dramatic-win-20110313-1bss6.html . live .
  14. News: Flores takes top gong . The World Game . 6 March 2011 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155200/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2011/03/06/flores-takes-top-gong . live .
  15. News: 2011 Australian Football Awards winners announced . Football NSW . 4 October 2011 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160159/http://www.footballnsw.com.au/index.php?id=149&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2011&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=10&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5771&cHash=95473ea9eb4424811609ed458c5db34e . live .
  16. News: Mariners keeper holds out Heart . The Sydney Morning Herald . 18 January 2012 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927162246/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/mariners-keeper-holds-out-heart-20120118-1syuu.html . live .
  17. News: Ryan nabs monthly award . 1 February 2012 . 27 September 2017 . The World Game . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202122/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2012/02/01/ryan-nabs-monthy-award . live .
  18. News: Central Coast clinches Premiers' Plate . 25 March 2012 . ABC News . 27 September 2017 . 21 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220721162938/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-25/central-coast-clinches-premiers-plate/3911528?site=newcastle . live .
  19. News: In A-League of its Own: Preliminary Final Edition . 16 April 2012 . Riordan, Tom . 27 September 2017 . The Footy Almanac . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155849/http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/in-a-league-of-its-own-preliminary-final-edition/ . live .
  20. News: Thomas Broich takes out Johnny Warren Medal for A-League's best . Goal.com . 11 April 2012 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160102/http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2012/04/11/3028002/thomas-broich-takes-out-johnny-warren-medal-for-a-leagues . live .
  21. News: Ryan wins Mariners Medal . FourFourTwo . 4 May 2012 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927162229/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/ryan-wins-mariners-medal-299519 . dead .
  22. News: Central Coast dominate as PFA announces its A-League Team of the Season . Somerford, Ben . Goal.com . 28 March 2012 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155540/http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2012/03/28/2996881/central-coast-dominate-as-pfa-announces-its-a-league-team-of-the- . live .
  23. News: Holman scoops major Australian awards . 13 June 2012 . The World Game . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155043/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2012/06/13/holman-scoops-major-australian-awards . live .
  24. Web site: 2012 Australian Football Awards winners revealed . 6 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140606224855/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/2012-australian-football-awards-winners-revealed/53491 . 6 June 2014.
  25. News: Wanderers storm to A-League summit . ABC News . 3 March 2017 . 27 September 2017 . 31 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031152500/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-02/wanderers-storm-to-a-league-summit/4549758 . live .
  26. News: Central Coast Mariners beat Western Sydney Wanderers 2–0 in A-League grand final . Smithies, Tom . The Advertiser . Adelaide . 22 April 2013 . 27 September 2017.
  27. Web site: Central Coast Mariners Home | Central Coast Mariners . Footballaustralia.com.au . 7 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131227140234/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Ryans-Brugge-move-complete/68242 . 27 December 2013 . dead.
  28. Web site: Mathew Ryan is Club's third summer signing . 30 May 2013 . 31 January 2015 . Club Brugge . 19 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150419225258/http://clubbrugge.be/en/news/16136/mathew-ryan-is-clubs-third-summer-signing . live .
  29. Web site: Terrace Talk: Victory v Reds Match Report (AUFC edition) . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019170610/http://osaussies.com/page/3/ . dead . 19 October 2012 . 25 December 2013 .
  30. Web site: Brugge to offer Ryan lucrative new deal . Tribal Football . 23 December 2013 . 7 March 2016 . 11 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160311031109/http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/brugge-offer-ryan-lucrative-new-deal-3998154 . live .
  31. News: Mat Ryan signs new deal with Club Brugge . Lane . Daniel . 26 November 2014 . The Age . 26 November 2014 . 13 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171113170657/http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/mat-ryan-signs-new-deal-with-club-brugge-20141126-11uq6k.html . live .
  32. News: Socceroo Mat Ryan named Belgium Pro League goalkeeper of year and is being watched by Liverpool . 15 January 2015 . Fox Sports . 15 January 2015 . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109145116/https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/premier-league/socceroo-mat-ryan-named-belgium-pro-league-goalkeeper-of-year-and-is-being-watched-by-liverpool/story-fnko94ia-1227185497327?nk=515dfa91685ece7021e7fb0bfd7f94ba . live .
  33. Web site: 22 March 2015 . Mat Ryan wins Belgian Beker Van Belgie cup competition with Club Brugge . 26 November 2022 . Fox Sports . en . 26 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126200438/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/mat-ryan-wins-belgian-beker-van-belgie-cup-competition-with-club-brugge/news-story/7783518baa17f6fc0fd9d2c6a86a390a . live .
  34. Web site: 22 March 2015 . Socceroos keeper Ryan lifts Belgian cup with Club Brugge . 26 November 2022 . SBS Sport . 26 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126195442/https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/article/socceroos-keeper-ryan-lifts-belgian-cup-with-club-brugge/1m6i51geq . live .
  35. Web site: VCF Official Statement . Valencia's official website . 21 July 2015 . 21 July 2015 . 19 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160819132643/http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/42131/vcf-official-statement-.html . live .
  36. News: Socceroos star Ryan signs six-year Valencia deal . The World Game . 22 July 2015 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202329/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/07/22/socceroos-star-ryan-signs-six-year-valencia-deal . live .
  37. News: Ryan makes impressive Valencia debut in win over PSV Eindhoven . Asian Football Confederation . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155311/http://www.the-afc.com/australia-asian-cup-2019-2018-world-cup/ryan-makes-impressive-valencia-debut-in-win-over-psv . live .
  38. News: Ryan keeps clean sheet on La Liga debut . The World Game . 23 August 2015 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155148/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/08/23/ryan-keeps-clean-sheet-la-liga-debut . live .
  39. News: Mathew Ryan out for Valencia with knee injury after surgery . Garcia, Adriana . ESPN FC . 1 September 2015 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927162320/http://www.espnfc.com/valencia/story/2591786/valencia-goalkeeper-mathew-ryan-sidelined-with-knee-injury . live .
  40. News: Can Mat Ryan displace in-form Spaniard at Valencia? . Football Federation Australia . 30 September 2015 . 27 September 2017 . Greco, John . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155011/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/can-mat-ryan-displace-form-spaniard-valencia . live .
  41. News: Nuno sienta a Jaume y coloca a Ryan como titular ante el Sevilla . es . Ballester, Nacho . Nuno benches Jaume and makes Ryan the starter against Sevilla . Deporte Valenciano . 29 November 2015 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927161225/http://www.deportevalenciano.com/2015/11/29/nuno-sienta-jaume-coloca-ryan-titular-sevilla . live .
  42. News: Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan opens up about his rollercoaster year with Spanish giant Valencia . Davutovic, David . Herald Sun . 24 May 2016 . 27 September 2017 . 6 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181106040540/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/socceroos-goalkeeper-mat-ryan-opens-up-about-his-rollercoaster-year-with-spanish-giant-valencia/news-story/ae2b41b77f7e0ac0aed9803d67b75e9a . live .
  43. News: Ryan impresses but Valencia go down . The World Game . 28 August 2016 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155020/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/28/ryan-impresses-valencia-go-down . live .
  44. News: Ryan considering Valencia options . The World Game . 13 November 2016 . 26 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155416/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/11/13/ryan-considering-valencia-options . live .
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  46. Web site: Ryan leaves Valencia for Genk . Dave . Lewis . The World Game . Special Broadcasting Service . 30 January 2017 . 30 January 2017 . 30 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170130095351/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/01/30/ryan-leaves-valencia-genk . live .
  47. News: KV Oostende speelt de bekerfinale. KV Oostende reach the Cup final . Morren, Robby . nl . 31 January 2017 . VoetbalKrant.com. 27 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202116/https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/wedstrijden/2017-01-31/racing-genk/kv-oostende/verslag. 27 September 2017. dead.
  48. News: Mathew Ryan zal volgend seizoen niet meer in Genk spelen . Mathew Ryan will not play for Genk next season . VoetbalKrant.com . Gonzelez, Manuel . nl . 11 April 2017 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155539/https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2017-04-11/mathew-ryan-zal-volgend-seizoen-niet-meer-in-genk-spelen . live .
  49. News: Ryan semi-final dream over as Celta Vigo advances . beIN Sports . 21 April 2017 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927203604/http://www.beinsports.com/au/football/video/ryan-semi-final-dream-over-as-celta-vigo-adva/517185 . live .
  50. News: Play-off final pain for Ryan . 27 September 2017 . 1 June 2017 . FourFourTwo . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160651/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/play-off-final-pain-for-ryan-463750 . dead .
  51. News: Mat Ryan joins new boys Brighton and Hove Albion on record fee . Alan . Baldwin . The Sydney Morning Herald . 17 June 2017 . 17 June 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927230548/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/mat-ryan-joins-new-boys-brighton-and-hove-albion-on-record-fee-20170616-gwt1am.html . live .
  52. News: Ryan reveals why he traded Valencia for Brighton . Micallef, Philip . The World Game . 22 July 2017 . 27 September 2017 . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202106/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/07/22/ryan-reveals-why-he-traded-valencia-brighton . live .
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  55. News: Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Manchester United – BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 4 May 2018. 25 April 2019. 18 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190618041015/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611. live.
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  57. News: Newcastle United 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion – BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 20 October 2018. 25 April 2019. 15 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715163741/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45847415. live.
  58. News: Brighton 1–0 Wolves: Murray scores 100th Brighton goal in victory – BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 27 October 2018. 25 April 2019. 17 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717211926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45924059. live.
  59. News: Fulham V Brighton & Hove Albion . BBC Sport . 29 January 2019 . 29 January 2019 . 1 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220301140638/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46955255 . live .
  60. News: Millwall 2–2 Brighton (pens 4-5): Brighton into FA Cup semi-finals on penalties - BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 17 March 2019. 25 April 2019. 11 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190411170027/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47512116. live.
  61. Web site: 'I'll fight my way back' - axed Ryan's message to Brighton | the World Game . 30 December 2020 . 30 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201230104357/https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/i-ll-fight-my-way-back-axed-ryan-s-message-to-brighton . dead .
  62. News: Mat Ryan joins on loan until end of season. Arsenal FC. 22 January 2021. 22 January 2021. 8 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210308132544/https://www.arsenal.com/news/mat-ryan-joins-loan-until-end-season. live.
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  64. Web site: 18 April 2021. Arsenal 1-1 Fulham: Eddie Nketiah denies Fulham vital Premier League win. 18 April 2021. BBC Sport. en. 18 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210418090657/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56706885. live.
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  66. News: Top Spanish club sign Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper. Brighton and Hove News. 12 July 2021. 12 July 2021. 12 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712185241/https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2021/07/12/top-spanish-club-sign-brighton-and-hove-albion-goalkeeper/. live.
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  73. News: Qantas Australian Under 23s draw with Iraq . Football Federation Australia . 23 November 2011 . 28 September 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170217194204/http://under23s.footballaustralia.com.au/article/qantas-australian-under-23s-draw-with-iraq/api125f3d7b81rwl0fsf2u1sh . 17 February 2017.
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  78. News: Mark Schwarzer retires from Socceroos . The Sydney Morning Herald . 6 November 2013 . Hassett, Sebastian . 28 September 2017 . 28 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170928071759/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/mark-schwarzer-retires-from-socceroos-20131105-2x06m.html . live .
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  80. News: Alex Wilkinson named in the Socceroos final 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil . 28 May 2014 . 28 September 2017 . The Daily Telegraph . Sydney . Connellan, Matthew . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109145118/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/sport/alex-wilkinson-named-in-the-socceroos-final-23-man-squad-for-the-world-cup-in-brazil/news-story/e7d2f3d848a63401c5e960158d4adcc1?nk=a13854bf4755fe779378c699cd6566e4-1699541478 . live .
  81. News: Mat Ryan admits World Cup has been a tough learning ground . The Sydney Morning Herald . Hassett, Sebastian . 24 June 2014 . 28 September 2017 . 28 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170928061604/http://www.smh.com.au/fifa-world-cup-2014/australia-2014/mat-ryan-admits-world-cup-has-been-a-tough-learning-ground-20140624-zsjty.html . live .
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  83. News: Ryan spurred on by Socceroos' Asian Cup heartbreak . The World Game . 29 January 2015 . 28 September 2017 . 28 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170928104523/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/29/ryan-spurred-socceroos-asian-cup-heartbreak . live .
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  90. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League
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  95. Web site: 8 October 2019 . Mat Ryan and Chris Ikonomidis Unveiled as PFA Major Award Winners . Professional Footballers Australia . 8 October 2019 . 8 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191008102520/https://pfa.net.au/news/news-mat-ryan-and-chris-ikonomidis-unveiled-as-pfa-major-award-winners/ . live .
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  98. Web site: 14 May 2014 . Mat Ryan voted Belgium's best goalkeeper . 7 March 2016 . Goal.com . 6 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306123505/http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2014/05/14/4817780/mat-ryan-voted-belgiums-best-goalkeeper . live .
  99. Web site: 14 January 2015 . Anderlecht's Praet is Belgium's best . 7 March 2016 . UEFA . 15 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180615212718/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=bel/news/newsid=2203011.html . live .
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  101. News: Jedinak and Ryan Honoured as PFA Major Award Winners . 15 January 2014 . Professional Footballers Australia . 15 January 2015 . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109145121/https://pfa.net.au/?id=5&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=697&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=4&cHash=38597d043b . live .
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  104. News: 6 June 2014 . Player Profile: Club Brugge's latest capture Mat Ryan . The Belgian Waffle . 30 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140528212216/http://thebelgianwaffle.co.uk/player-profile-club-brugges-latest-capture-mat-ryan/. 28 May 2014. dead.
  105. Web site: 31 January 2015 . S. Korea loses to Australia in Asian Cup final . 25 November 2022 . Korea Times . 25 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125184134/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2022/11/600_172784.html . live .
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