Ryan Galvin

Ryan Galvin
Personal information
Full name Ryan Patrick Francis Galvin[1]
Date of birth (2001-01-31) 31 January 2001
Place of birth Kingston upon Thames, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)
Position Left back
Team information
Current team
 Carlisle United
Number 12
Youth career
2018–2019 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Wigan Athletic 0 (0)
2019 → Stafford Rangers (loan) 0 (0)
2020–2023 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
2021–2022 → Gloucester City (loan) 19 (0)
2022–2023 → Maidstone United (loan) 24 (1)
2023–2025 FC Halifax Town 70 (2)
2025–2026 Barnet 9 (0)
2025–2026 → Rochdale (loan) 5 (0)
2026– Carlisle United 18 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11:53, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

Ryan Francis Patrick Galvin (born 31 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Carlisle United.

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] In two seasons with the club, Galvin scored twice in 76 games for the Shaymen.

Barnet

Galvin joined newly promoted EFL League Two club Barnet for the 2025–26 season.[18]

On 28 November 2025, Galvin returned to the National League, joining Rochdale on an initial two-month loan deal.[19] He was recalled from his loan on 6 January 2026.[20]

Carlisle United

On 7 January 2026, Galvin signed for Carlisle United on a two-and-a-half-year contract with the option of a third year.[21][22]

Career statistics

As of end of 2025–26 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stafford Rangers (loan) 2019–20[23] NPL Premier Division 0000—1[a]010
Sheffield Wednesday 2020–21[24] Championship 0020000020
2021–22[25] League One 0000000000
2022–23[26] League One 0000101[b]020
Total 0020101040
Gloucester City (loan) 2021–22[25] National League North 19020—2[c]0230
Maidstone United (loan) 2022–23[26] National League 24110—3[c]1282
FC Halifax Town 2023–24[27] National League 33010—1[c]0350
2024–25[28] National League 37210—3[d]0412
Total 702200040762
Barnet 2025–26[29] League Two 9000113[b]0131
Rochdale (loan) 2025–26[29] National League 50——1[c]060
Carlisle United 2025–26[29] National League 182——1[e]0192
Career total 145570211611707
  1. ↑ Appearance in NPL Challenge Cup
  2. 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ↑ One appearance in National League Play-offs, two appearances in National League Cup
  5. ↑ Appearance in National League Play-offs

References

  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 24. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Ryan Galvin". wiganathletic.com. Wigan Athletic F.C. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Charlie Jolley and Ryan Galvin move out on loan". wiganathletic.com. Wigan Athletic F.C. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Miller, Alex (30 January 2020). "Young defender becomes third signing of Garry Monk era at Sheffield Wednesday". The Star. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Galvin signs Owls contract". www.swfc.co.uk. Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  6. ↑ Howson, Dom (9 January 2021). "Confirmed Sheffield Wednesday line-up to face League Two Exeter City". YorkshireLive. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Owls academy retained list confirmed". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  8. ↑ "Galvin joins Gloucester City on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  9. ↑ "Welcome to Gloucester City, Ryan Galvin!". Gloucester City AFC. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  10. ↑ "Galvin signs new Owls deal and extends Gloucester loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  11. ↑ "Ryan Galvin completes Maidstone move". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 13 September 2022.
  12. ↑ "Shepherd Neame Player of the Month for October". Maidstone United FC. 7 November 2022.
  13. ↑ "Galvin extends Stones stay". Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
  14. ↑ "Galvin extends Maidstone loan". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 16 December 2022.
  15. ↑ "Galvin extends Maidstone loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 13 January 2023.
  16. ↑ "Owls retained list confirmed". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  17. ↑ "Galvanising The Defence". FC Halifax Town. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  18. ↑ "BARNET FC BRING IN DEFENDER RYAN GALVIN TO THE CLUB - Barnet Football Club".
  19. ↑ "Dale Make Ryan Galvin Signing". rochdaleafc.co.uk. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  20. ↑ "Ryan Galvin Recalled". rochdaleafc.co.uk. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  21. ↑ "Carlisle sign Barnet full-back Galvin". bbc.co.uk. 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "United secure Galvin's signature". carlisleunited.co.uk. 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  23. ↑ "Stafford Rangers 0 - 2 Chasetown". 13 November 2019.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  25. 1 2 "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  26. 1 2 "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  28. ↑ "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  29. 1 2 3 "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
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