Ryan Lindsay (soccer)
Ryan David Lindsay (born December 4, 2001) is a retired Canadian professional soccer player.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ryan David Lindsay | ||
Date of birth | December 4, 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
West Ottawa SC | |||
2013–2017 | Ottawa South United | ||
2017–2018 | SG Sacavenense | ||
2019–2020 | Toronto FC | ||
2020 | Dinamo Zagreb | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020 | Pohronie | 0 | (0) |
2021 | York United | 0 | (0) |
2022 | Narva Trans | 11 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 25, 2022 |
Career
Youth
Lindsay began playing youth soccer with West Ottawa SC and Ottawa South United.[1] Afterwards, he moved to Portugal joining SG Sacavenense, although he was only able to train as he was unable to play in official matches as he did not hold a European passport.[1] After spending a year in Portugal, he returned to Canada, joining the Toronto FC Academy in 2019.[1][2] In 2020, he joined the youth system of Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb.[3]
Club
In August 2020, Lindsay joined Fortuna liga club Pohronie,[4] and made his debut for the club in a Slovak Cup match on September 8 against Dunajská Lužná.[5]
In October 2020, Canadian Premier League side York United announced they had signed Lindsay to a multi-year deal through 2022, with a club option.[4][6] In August 2021, York announced that due to an ongoing medical condition, Lindsay was being placed on the season-ending injury list and would not appear for the club during the 2021 season.[7] On October 29, Lindsay announced he was taking a break from the sport due to his continuing medical situation.[8][9]
In February 2022, he joined Estonian club JK Narva Trans in the Meistriliiga,[10][11] with Narva spotting him while he was in Finland visiting friends and seeking a team there, where two Finnish clubs were interested in him.[12] During a match on May 25 against FC Flora, Lindsay collapsed mid-game unconscious, and was taken to hospital for examination.[13] Two weeks later, on June 8, he terminated his contract with the club by mutual consent and retiring his career.[14][15] He recorded one assist in 12 appearances across all competitions.[16]
Career statistics
- As of May 25, 2022[17]
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
FK Pohronie | 2020–21 | Slovak Super Liga | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | ||
York United FC | 2021 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
JK Narva Trans | 2022 | Meistriliiga | 11 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 12 | 0 | ||
Career total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
References
- Dailey, Chris (April 15, 2020). "One for the Future:Ryan Lindsay". Ottawa Pro Sports Management.
- "OSU product joins mates at TFC Academy". Ottawa Sportspages. April 17, 2019.
- "Dinamo doveo prvog Kanađanina u povijesti kluba" [Dinamo brought the first Canadian in the history of the club]. Index HR (in Croatian). February 24, 2020.
- "York 9 FC signs teenage Canadian defender Ryan Lindsay after stint in Europe". Toronto Star. October 21, 2020.
- Jacques, John (October 21, 2020). "Ryan Lindsay Joins York9 FC On Multi-Year Deal". Northern Tribune.
- "York9 FC signs ex-Toronto FC Academy defender Ryan Lindsay". Canadian Premier League. October 21, 2021.
- Jacques, John (August 24, 2021). "York United Makes Four Roster Changes". Northern Tribune.
- Lindsay, Ryan (October 29, 2021). "Break in Play". York United FC.
- Jacques, John (October 30, 2021). "Lindsay Takes Step Back From Sport: 'I Haven't Given Up On Football". Northern Tribune.
- "Райан Линдси подписал контракт с "Нарва Транс"" [Ryan Lindsay signed a contract with Narva Trans]. JK Narva Trans (in Russian). February 11, 2022.
- Jacques, John (February 12, 2022). "The Curious Case Of Ryan Lindsay". Northern Tribune.
- "Райан Линдси: "В детстве я был хоккейным вратарем"" [Ryan Lindsay: I was a hockey goaltender as a child]. JK Narva Trans (in Russian). February 11, 2022.
- Kallas, Martti (May 25, 2022). "Narva Transi keskkaitsja kukkus Premium liiga mängu ajal kokku ning viidi haiglasse uuringutele" [The central defender of Narva Trans collapsed during the Premium League game and was taken to hospital for examination]. SoccerNet (in Estonian).
- Pulst, Siim (June 8, 2022). "Premium liiga mängul kokku kukkunud kanadalane lahkub Narvast" [Canadian who fell in Premium League game leaves Narva]. SoccerNet (in Estonian).
- Jacques, John (June 9, 2022). "Ryan Lindsay Leaves JK Narva Trans Following Collapse". Northern Tribune.
- "Контракт с Райаном Линдси расторгнут по обоюдному согласию" [Contract with Ryan Lindsay terminated by mutual agreement]. JK Narva Trans (in Russian). June 8, 2022.
- Ryan Lindsay at Soccerway
External links
- Ryan Lindsay OPSM profile
- Ryan Lindsay at Soccerway