Ryan Galvin
English footballer (born 2001)
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Ryan Francis Patrick Galvin (born 31 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Carlisle United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan Patrick Francis Galvin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | 9 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:58, 2 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
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 28 February 2026
| 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 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 136 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 160 | 6 | ||
- Appearance in NPL Challenge Cup
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- One appearance in National League Play-offs, two appearances in National League Cup
