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Mathew RyanAustralian footballer, goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 08.04.1992
Country:  Australia |
Content:
- Matthew Ryan: Australian Football Goalkeeper
- European Adventure
- Premier League Arrival
- International Career
- Honors
Matthew Ryan: Australian Football Goalkeeper
Early Career and Domestic SuccessMatthew Ryan's journey began with the Blacktown City and Central Coast Mariners youth academies. In 2009-2010, he excelled in the Mariners' youth system, earning occasional first-team call-ups. In 2010, he signed a three-year professional contract with the club.
Opportunity arose for Ryan as goalkeeper Jess Vanstrattan suffered an injury. On August 28th, he made his A-League debut against Sydney FC, where his initial error cost his team a goal. However, he composed himself and performed admirably throughout the match.
Over three seasons, Ryan established himself as a key player for the Mariners, fending off competition from potential replacements. His exceptional performances earned him the A-League Young Footballer of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, as well as recognition as the league's Best Player. Ryan played a pivotal role in the Mariners' Championship victory in the 2012-2013 season.
European Adventure
In May 2013, Ryan made the move to Belgium's Club Brugge. He debuted in the Belgian Pro League on July 26th against Charleroi. In 2015, Ryan helped Brugge capture the Belgian Cup and was named Belgium's Goalkeeper of the Year for two consecutive seasons.
In the summer of 2015, Ryan transferred to Spanish club Valencia, signing a six-year contract. He made his La Liga debut on August 22nd against Rayo Vallecano. For more playing time, he joined Genk on loan in early 2017.
Premier League Arrival
On June 17, 2017, Ryan joined English club Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year deal. He debuted in the Premier League on August 12th against Manchester City.
International Career
Ryan represented Australia's youth team in an Olympic qualification match against Iraq in 2011. In December 2012, he debuted for the senior national team in a World Cup qualifier against North Korea.
Ryan was a vital member of the Australian team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, playing in matches against the Netherlands, Chile, and Spain. He also played a key role in Australia's triumph at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, and represented his country at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Honors
TeamA-League Championship (2012-2013) with Central Coast Mariners
Belgian Cup (2014-2015) with Club Brugge
AFC Asian Cup (2015) with Australia
Individual
A-League Young Footballer of the Year (2010-2011, 2011-2012)
A-League Goalkeeper of the Year (2011-2012)
Belgian Goalkeeper of the Year (2013-2014, 2014-2015)
