Ryan Finnigan
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 Finnigan in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan James Finnigan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Poole, England | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Blackpool | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2021 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Southampton | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Blackpool | 16 | (1) |
| 2025–2026 | → Walsall (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 05:18, 30 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Ryan James Finnigan (born 22 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League One club Blackpool.
Southampton
Having joined Southampton's academy in May 2012,[2] Finnigan signed a professional contract with the club in December 2020.[3] On 19 January 2021, Finnigan made his first professional appearance in Southampton's victory over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup.[4]
Crewe Alexandra (loan)
On 18 January 2023, Finnigan joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra for the remainder of the season,[5] making his Crewe debut against Stockport County at Gresty Road on 31 January 2023.[6] In his fifth appearance for the Railwaymen, he scored his first professional goal, helping Crewe to a 2–0 home win against Hartlepool United on 14 February 2023.[7]
Shrewsbury Town (loan)
On 1 September 2023, Finnigan joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.[8] He made his debut for the club on 5 September 2023 in a 3–0 defeat to Forest Green Rovers in the EFL Trophy.[9] At the end of September, Finnigan suffered an ankle injury during training and was expected to be sidelined for several months.[10]
Blackpool
On 31 January 2024, Finnigan was recalled from loan and joined League One side Blackpool on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.[11] He scored on his debut for the club, a 4–0 over Burton Albion in the first round of the EFL Cup on 13 August 2024.[12]
Walsall (loan)
On 18 August 2025, Finnigan joined League Two side Walsall on a season-long loan.[13] He was named EFL League Two Player of the Month for November 2025, contributing three goals as the Saddlers continued their push for promotion.[14] He was recalled by Blackpool on 5 January 2026.[15]