Ryan Galvin
English footballer (born 2001)

Ryan Galvin
Personal information
Full name Ryan Patrick Francis Galvin[1]
Date of birth (2001-01-31) 31 January 2001 (age 24)
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 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:17, 7 January 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, Gavin 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 7 January 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stafford Rangers (loan) 2019–20[23] NPL Premier Division 0 0 0 0 — 1[a] 0 1 0
Sheffield Wednesday 2020–21[24] Championship 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2021–22[25] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23[26] League One 0 0 0 0 1 0 1[b] 0 2 0
Total 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 4 0
Gloucester City (loan) 2021–22[25] National League North 19 0 2 0 — 2[c] 0 23 0
Maidstone United (loan) 2022–23[26] National League 24 1 1 0 — 3[c] 1 28 2
FC Halifax Town 2023–24[27] National League 33 0 1 0 — 1[c] 0 35 0
2024–25[28] National League 37 2 1 0 — 3[d] 0 41 2
Total 70 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 76 2
Barnet 2025–26[29] League Two 9 0 0 0 1 1 3[b] 0 13 1
Rochdale (loan) 2025–26[29] National League 5 0 — — 1[c] 0 6 0
Carlisle United 2025–26[29] National League 0 0 — — — 0 0
Career total 127 3 7 0 2 1 15 1 151 5
  1. ^ Appearance in NPL Challenge Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ One appearance in National League Play-offs, two appearances in National League Cup

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. ^ a b "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  26. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "Games played by Ryan Galvin in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
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