MATHEW RYAN
Number
#1
Nationality
Australia
Team
AUSTRALIA
(World Cup 2018)
Coach
GRAHAM ARNOLD
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.8M | |||||||||
Mathew Ryan
- Full name: Mathew David Ryan
- Date of birth: 8 April 1992
- Nationality: Australian
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Current club (as of 2024): FC Copenhagen (Denmark) — note: club affiliation may change over time
- Senior club career (highlights):
- Central Coast Mariners (Australia) — breakthrough and A-League debut
- Club Brugge (Belgium) — established himself in Europe
- Valencia CF (Spain) — La Liga experience
- Brighton & Hove Albion (England) — Premier League
- Arsenal (loan, England)
- FC København / Copenhagen (Denmark) — later career
- Australia national team:
- Senior debut in 2012
- Caps: Over 70 appearances for the Socceroos (count varies with time)
- Major tournaments: Represented Australia at the FIFA World Cup (2014, 2018, 2022) and AFC Asian Cup competitions
- Notable: Served as Australia's first-choice goalkeeper for many years and has captained the side on occasions
- Style and strengths:
- Good shot-stopping reflexes
- Strong distribution with feet and hands
- Commanding presence in the penalty area
- Honours and awards (selected):
- Belgian Pro League titles with Club Brugge
- Individual awards at club and national level, including goalkeeper of the year recognitions in Australia and Belgium
Note: Caps, club, and honours totals change over time; for the most up-to-date statistics consult official club or national team sources and competition records.