Ryan Astley was born on the 4th of October, 2001 in Wales. The 24-year-old is currently showcasing his football prowess as a central defender for Dundee. Measuring at around 6ft (1.84m) and weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), Astley is a formidable presence on the pitch. He proudly wears the number 4 jersey for his team.
As per the latest valuation by Transfermarkt, Astley's current market value is approximately £500k. He has an ongoing contract with Dundee that is set to expire at the end of May 2026.
Starting his professional career in July 2017, Astley joined England's Premier League as a trainee with Everton. After five years with the team, he made a move and was loaned to Accrington Stanley in England's League Two in July 2022. In his debut season with Accrington Stanley (2022 to 2023), Astley had a commendable run, managing 23 first team appearances and netting one goal in league matches.
Upon the completion of his loan tenure, Astley returned to Everton in June 2023. However, he didn't stay for long. In January 2024, he transferred from Everton to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee.
At Dundee, Astley initially made three first team appearances in league matches for the season 2023 - 2024. However, he rapidly became a mainstay for the team, making 26 first team appearances in the following season (2024 - 2025). In the current season (2025 - 2026), Astley has already managed eight first team appearances and scored one goal in league matches.
Apart from league matches, Astley has also demonstrated his skills in the Cup competitions. He participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Dundee, scoring one goal in two starts and making one appearance as a substitute. Astley had also represented Dundee in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 with two starts.
