Ryan Galvin Explained

Ryan Galvin
Fullname:Ryan Patrick Francis Galvin[1]
Birth Date:31 January 2001
Birth Place:Kingston upon Thames, England
Position:Left back
Currentclub:FC Halifax Town
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:2018–2019
Youthclubs1:Wigan Athletic
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Wigan Athletic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Stafford Rangers (loan)
Years3:2020–2023
Clubs3:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Gloucester City (loan)
Caps4:19
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Maidstone United (loan)
Caps5:24
Goals5:1
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:FC Halifax Town
Caps6:33
Goals6:0
Club-Update:16:27, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

Ryan Francis Patrick Galvin (born 31 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Halifax Town.

Career

Early career

Galvin started his career at Wigan Athletic in July 2018,[2] and joined Stafford Rangers on loan in November 2019.[3]

Sheffield Wednesday

He joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer in January 2020 following a trial period at the club.[4] [5] He was named in the Sheffield Wednesday starting line-up for his debut on 9 January 2021 in an FA Cup third round match away to Exeter City.[6] A one year option was activated in his contract on 12 May 2021, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2022.[7] On 13 August 2021, he joined Gloucester City on a one-mouth loan deal, with the possibility to extend.[8] [9] On 13 September, Galvin would sign a new deal at Sheffield Wednesday until the summer of 2023, and remain on loan with Gloucester City until January 2022.[10]

On 13 September 2022, Galvin joined Maidstone United on an initial two month loan spell.[11] He would win the player-of-the-month award for October during his loan spell.[12] His loan spell was extended further on the 11 November and 16 December by additional months.[13] [14] It was confirmed on 13 January 2023 that his loan would be until the end of the season.[15] Following Sheffield Wednesday promotion back to the EFL Championship it was confirmed that Galvin would be released following the end of his contract.[16]

FC Halifax Town

On 21 June 2023, Galvin joined FC Halifax Town.[17]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday2020–21Championship0020000020
2021–22League One0000000000
2022–23League One0000101 020
Total0020101040
Gloucester City (loan)2021–22National League North1902020230
Maidstone United (loan)2022–23National League2411031282
FC Halifax Town2023–24National League3301010350
Career total761602150892

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 23 June 2020 . Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday . 9 January 2021 . 24.
  2. Web site: Ryan Galvin . 9 January 2021 . wiganathletic.com . Wigan Athletic F.C..
  3. Web site: 14 November 2019 . Charlie Jolley and Ryan Galvin move out on loan . 9 January 2021 . wiganathletic.com . Wigan Athletic F.C..
  4. Web site: Miller . Alex . 30 January 2020 . Young defender becomes third signing of Garry Monk era at Sheffield Wednesday . 9 January 2021 . The Star.
  5. Web site: 30 January 2020 . Galvin signs Owls contract . 9 January 2021 . www.swfc.co.uk . Sheffield Wednesday F.C..
  6. Web site: Howson . Dom . 9 January 2021 . Confirmed Sheffield Wednesday line-up to face League Two Exeter City . 9 January 2021 . YorkshireLive.
  7. Web site: 12 May 2021 . Owls academy retained list confirmed . 12 May 2021 . Sheffield Wednesday F.C..
  8. Web site: Galvin joins Gloucester City on loan. Sheffield Wednesday FC . 13 August 2021.
  9. Web site: Welcome to Gloucester City, Ryan Galvin!. Gloucester City AFC . 13 August 2021.
  10. Web site: Galvin signs new Owls deal and extends Gloucester loan. Sheffield Wednesday FC . 13 September 2021.
  11. News: Ryan Galvin completes Maidstone move. Sheffield Wednesday FC. 13 September 2022.
  12. News: Shepherd Neame Player of the Month for October. Maidstone United FC. 7 November 2022.
  13. Web site: Galvin extends Stones stay. Sheffield Wednesday F.C..
  14. Web site: Galvin extends Maidstone loan. Sheffield Wednesday F.C. . 16 December 2022.
  15. News: Galvin extends Maidstone loan. Sheffield Wednesday FC. 13 January 2023.
  16. Web site: Owls retained list confirmed. Sheffield Wednesday FC. 2 June 2023.
  17. News: Galvanising The Defence . 21 June 2023 . FC Halifax Town . 21 June 2023.