Dylan Ryan (soccer)

Dylan James Ryan is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Wollongong Wolves FC.

Dylan Ryan

Personal information
Full name	Dylan James Ryan
Date of birth	(2000-06-10) 10 June 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Wollongong, Australia
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Wollongong Wolves
Youth career
2015–2016	Liverpool
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2021	Willem II	0	(0)
2020–2021	→ Melbourne Victory (loan)	19	(2)
2021–2023	Den Bosch	19	(0)
2024–	Wollongong Wolves	48	(2)
International career
2019–2021	Australia U23	9	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Australia AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2020 Thailand U-23 Team AFF U-16 Youth Championship 2015 Cambodia U-17 Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 July 2025

Early life

Ryan was born in Wollongong. He grew up in Thirroul before moving to England aged fifteen.^[1]

Club career

Youth

After training at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, Ryan joined English club Liverpool's under-18 side in 2015 after playing in a youth tournament in Manchester.^[1]

Willem II

In December 2016, Ryan signed a three-year senior deal with Dutch side Willem II.^[1] He extended his contract with the club in early 2020.^[2]

Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory announced that they had signed Ryan on a one year loan in November 2020. He made his first-team debut on 24 November, starting against Beijing Guoan in the 2020 AFC Champions League.^[3][4] In June 2021, it was announced that his loan ended and he returned to Willem II.^[5]

International career

Ryan was a member of the Australian under-23 team which finished third at the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics.^[6]

Honours

Australia U-23

• AFC U-23 Asian Cup: 3rd place 2020^[7]