Ryan Astley, born on the 4th of October 2001, is a Welsh footballer currently serving as a central defender at Dundee. Standing at a tall 6ft (1.84m), and weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), this strapping 24-year-old is easy to spot on the pitch in his number 4 jersey.
Presently, Astley's market value is estimated to be around €600k (£511k), according to Transfermarkt, the highly credible source for all things football market-related.
The youthful defender's journey to Dundee began in July 2017, when he joined the Everton training academy, setting his footprints in the Premier League. After five prosperous years of growth and development in England, the significant moment in young Astley's career came as Excellent Everton favored him with a chance at Accrington Stanley, a League Two club back in July 2022, on loan. During the 2022-2023 seasons he manifested his potential by appearing 23 times for the first team and scoring one goal.
Upon completing his loan period, the spry Welshman returned to Everton in June 2023, but his homecoming was short-lived. Only six months later, in January 2024, Astley made a momentous decision and transferred to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership for an undisclosed fee.
In his debut season at Dundee (2023 - 2024), Astley made a modest three appearances for the first team. However, undeterred by this early setback, he rallied in the 2024 - 2025 season, making an impressive 26 appearances. This upward trajectory has continued into the current season (2025 - 2026) where Astley has so far made 14 appearances and netted his first goal for Dundee.
The young defender has also shown his mettle in domestic cup competitions. During the League Cup in 2025 - 2026, he played in three matches, scoring a goal. Likewise, in the Scottish Cup (2024 - 2025), Astley has made two starts. Undoubtedly, his future at Dundee looks promising and Ryan Astley is a name to watch in Scottish football.
