Born in Wales on 4 October 2001, central defender Ryan Astley plies his trade with Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. Now aged 24, Astley stands at 6ft tall (1.84m) and weighs a sturdy 12st 3lb (78kg), donning the number 4 jersey.
His skills on the pitch have earned him a respectable market value of approximately £500k, as stated by Transfermarkt.
Astley's football journey initially took him to Everton's training grounds in July 2017. But by July 2022, he found himself on loan to Accrington Stanley in League Two, where he made a commendable debut. He made 23 first team appearances and even found the back of the net once in league matches during the 2022-2023 season.
After his successful stint with Accrington Stanley, Astley returned to Everton in June 2023, only to find himself on the transfer list again in January 2024.
This time, he landed in Scotland with Dundee. His first season (2023-2024) saw him playing in only three first team league matches. However, the following seasons (2024-2025 and 2025-2026) witnessed a surge in his appearances, with 26 and 31 respectively. Additionally, Astley scored two goals in the current season with Dundee.
Besides his league games, Astley has also participated in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Dundee, scoring one goal in two starts and one appearance as a substitute, and in the Scottish Cup 2025-2026 with two starts. His transfer fee remains undisclosed.
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