Ryan Rydel
English footballer (born 2001)
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Ryan Steven Rydel (born 9 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back or midfielder for Exeter City on loan from EFL League One club Stockport County.
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Rydel with Stockport County. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan Steven Rydel[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 2001[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England[3] | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[4] | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Exeter City (on loan from Stockport County) | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Fleetwood Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Fleetwood Town | 13 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Lancaster City (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2021– | Stockport County | 84 | (5) |
| 2025– | → Exeter City (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:57, 7 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Fleetwood Town
Rydel began his career with Fleetwood Town, turning professional in October 2018 at the age of 17.[5][6] In March 2019, following his first first-team start, Rydel was praised by manager Joey Barton.[7]
In February 2020, he joined Lancaster City on loan for the remainder of the season.[8]
Stockport County
On 22 April 2021, Rydel signed for National League side Stockport County for an undisclosed fee.[9]
In May 2024, following a League Two title-winning campaign, Rydel signed a new three-year deal with the club.[10]
On 25 June 2025, Rydel joined fellow League One side Exeter City on a season-long loan deal.[11][12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fleetwood Town | 2018–19[2] | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019–20[13] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[14] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| Lancaster City (loan) | 2019–20[15] | NPL Premier Division | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Stockport County | 2020–21[4] | National League | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22[4] | National League | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2 | |
| 2022–23[16] | League Two | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2023–24[17] | League Two | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2024–25[18] | League One | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| Total | 84 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 103 | 6 | ||
| Exeter City (loan) | 2025–26[19] | League One | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | 111 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 139 | 7 | ||
- Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
- Appearance in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy.
- One appearance in the EFL Trophy, three appearances in the playoffs
- One appearance in the EFL Trophy, two appearances in the playoffs
Honours
Stockport County