Ryan Graydon

Ryan Graydon (born 11 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fleetwood Town.

Ryan Graydon
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-04-11) 11 April 1999
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Fleetwood Town
Number 19
Youth career
0000–2018 Bohemians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Bohemians 13 (0)
2020–2021 Bray Wanderers 41 (5)
2022 Longford Town 18 (2)
2022–2023 Derry City 36 (4)
2023– Fleetwood Town 1 (1)
International career
2017 Republic of Ireland U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:46, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

Career

Born in Dublin,[1] Graydon was at Bohemians as a youngster, playing for their U-17 side in 2015 season and then to their U-19 team in 2016. He would made his senior debut in a League Cup win over Cabinteely at Dalymount Park on 26 March, 2018.[2]

After a spell with Bray Wanderers in which he reached the League of Ireland First Division promotion play-off final, Graydon joined Longford Town in February 2022.[3] He joined Derry City from Longford in July 2022, agreeing to a two and-a-half-year deal.[4][5] He joined for a fee in the region of €10,000.[6] He represented Derry in the UEFA Europa Conference League,[7] making his debut against Riga FC in July 14, 2022.[8] He was reported as calling playing in European competition as a “lifelong dream”.[9]

Graydon’s form was such that he was a considered “a central figure” in Derry's 2022 FAI Cup Final victory over Shelbourne in November 2022.[10] In May 2023 Derry reportedly rejected an offer from Fleetwood Town for his services.[11] However, in July 2023, Graydon completed a move to Fleetwood Town, signing an initial two-year deal.[12]

International career

Graydon has represented the Republic of Ireland at under–19 level, appearing in a friendly against Czech Republic in September 2017.[13]

Style of play

Graydon has been described as a “versatile attacker”,[14] and winger.[15] He has been compared to Irish international player James McClean by his manager at Derry, Ruaidhri Higgins.[16]

Honours

References
  1. "Ryan Graydon transfers from Derry City to Fleetwood Town". extratime.com. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. "Ryan Graydon". Extra Time. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. O’Brien, Padraic (February 17, 2022). "Can new look Longford Town FC feature in the promotion picture?". Longford Leader. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. "Derry City sign Ryan Graydon from Longford Town". Highland Radio. July 3, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  5. Collins, Simon (July 3, 2022). "Derry City's new signing Ryan Graydon admits he's been waiting a long time for full-time step-up". Derry Journal. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  6. McDonnell, Daniel (May 22, 2023). "League One side Fleetwood Town have offer for Derry City winger Ryan Graydon rejected". Independent.ie. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  7. "Higgins thrilled to add Graydon to Derry City squad ahead of European meeting with Riga". Irish News. July 4, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  8. "Ramos double ends Derry City's hopes in the Conference League as Riga advance". the42.ie. July 14, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  9. Wilson, Eoin (July 4, 2022). "Ruaidhri Higgins backs new boy Ryan Graydon to hit the ground running at Derry". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. Collins, Simon (May 24, 2023). "Fleetwood Town's rejected bid for Ryan Graydon 'miles below' Derry City's valuation as Ruaidhri Higgins declares the matter 'closed!'". Derry Journal. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  11. McLaughlin, Kevin (May 22, 2023). "Derry City reject Fleetwood Town's 'derisory' offer for Ryan Graydon". Derry Journal. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  12. "Ryan Graydon: Fleetwood Town sign Derry City winger on two-year deal". BBC. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  13. "IRELAND U19S: SECOND WIN IN THREE DAYS FOR MOHAN'S MEN". fai.ie. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  14. "Ryan Graydon Signs for 2022". ltfc.ie. December 18, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  15. Ferry, Gary (July 3, 2022). "New signing Ryan Graydon arrives at Derry City!". Derry Now. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  16. Collins, Simon (April 2, 2023). "Derry City winger Ryan Graydon's like a young James McClean says Ruaidhri Higgins". Derry Journal. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
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