Ryan East Explained

Ryan East
Fullname:	Ryan Henry East^[1]
Birth Date:	7 August 1998^[2]
Position:	Midfielder
Currentclub:	Rochdale
Clubnumber:	4
Youthyears1:	2008–2019
Youthclubs1:	Reading
Years1:	2019–2021
Clubs1:	Reading
Caps1:	1
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2021–2022
Clubs2:	Swindon Town
Caps2:	16
Goals2:	0
Years3:	2022–2023
Clubs3:	Bradford City
Caps3:	18
Goals3:	0
Years4:	2023
Clubs4:	→ Rochdale (loan)
Caps4:	24
Goals4:	4
Years5:	2023–
Clubs5:	Rochdale
Caps5:	20
Goals5:	0
Club-Update:	10:28, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Ryan Henry East (born 7 August 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Rochdale as a midfielder.

Career

Reading

On 1 July 2016, East signed his first professional contract with Reading,^[3] extending it on 6 July 2017.^[4] On 12 March 2019, East signed a new contract, until the summer of 2021, and made his first team debut for Reading, becoming the 50th graduate from the club's academy.^[5]

Swindon Town

On 7 August 2021, East signed for Swindon Town on a one-year contract following a trial.^[6] East was released at the end of this one-year deal following defeat in the play-offs.^[7]

Bradford City

On 27 May 2022, East joined Bradford City on an initial two-year deal.^[8]

Rochdale

On 14 August 2023, East joined Rochdale on a season-long loan.^[9] The transfer was made permanent in December 2023.^{[10] [11]}

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Reading	2018–19	Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"	-	1	0
	2019–20	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"	-	0	0
	2020–21	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"	-	0	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Swindon Town	2021–22	League Two	16	0	2	0	1	0	4	0	23	0
Career total			17	0	2	0	1	0	4	0	24	0

External links

• • Reading Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2016–17 . English Football League . 13 March 2019.
2. Web site: Ryan East. 11v11 . 13 March 2019.
3. Web site: 15 youngsters sign new pro deals with Reading. readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 1 July 2016. 1 July 2016.
4. Web site: Fresh Academy talent sign professional contracts. readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 6 July 2017. 6 July 2017.
5. Web site: East pens new contract on brink of first team bow . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 13 March 2019 . 12 March 2019.
6. Web site: EAST IS RED!. Swindon Town F.C.. 7 August 2021.
7. Web site: Swindon Town Retained / Released List 2022. www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 24 May 2022. 25 May 2022.
8. Web site: EAST MOVES NORTH TO JOIN BANTAMS. www.bradfordcityafc.com. 27 May 2022. 27 May 2022.
9. Web site: Ryan East Joins Dale. www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Rochdale A.F.C.. 14 August 2023.
10. Web site: EAST MOVES PERMANENTLY TO ROCHDALE. www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
11. Web site: Bantams midfielder clinches permanent move to Rochdale. 22 December 2023. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
12. Web site: R.East. Soccerway. 13 March 2019.