Ryan Edmondson

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Ryan Edmondson
Personal information
Full name Ryan David Edmondson[1]
Date of birth (2001-05-20) 20 May 2001 (age 20)[2]
Place of birth Harrogate, England[3]
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[3]
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Port Vale
(on loan from Leeds United)
Number 29
Youth career
2015–2017 York City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 York City 1 (0)
2017– Leeds United 2 (0)
2020–2021 → Aberdeen (loan) 14 (2)
2021 → Northampton Town (loan) 21 (2)
2021–2022 → Fleetwood Town (loan) 11 (0)
2022– → Port Vale (loan) 11 (3)
National team
2019 England U19 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:00, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

Ryan David Edmondson (born 20 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Port Vale, on loan from Leeds United of the Premier League.

He began his career at York City, making his first-team debut at the age of 16 in October 2017. He was signed by Leeds United for an undisclosed fee the following month and made his debut in the Championship in May 2018. He was called up to the England under-19's and scored one goal in three games. He spent the first half of the 2020–21 season on loan at Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen and spent the second half of the campaign with Northampton Town. He was loaned out to Fleetwood Town for the 2021–22 campaign, but was recalled early in January in order to find more game time with Port Vale.

Early life[]

Edmondson was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.[4] He supported Leeds United as a child.[5]

Career[]

Early career[]

Edmondson joined York City's academy in 2015[6] after being rejected by Huddersfield Town.[7] He made his first-team debut in the National League North on 7 October 2017, when being substituted on in the 72nd minute in a 2–1 win over Brackley Town at Bootham Crescent.[8] At the age of 16 years and 140 days, he became the third youngest player in the club's history.[6] Manager Martin Gray said that the player had the potential to reach the Premier League.[9]

Edmondson was signed by Championship club Leeds United on 15 November 2017, on a scholarship contract until June 2020 for an undisclosed fee.[6][10] After impressing in the youth teams during the spring,[11] Edmondson debuted for Leeds in the Championship on the last day of the season, 6 May 2018, as a 73rd-minute substitute in a 2–0 home victory against Queens Park Rangers, aged 16 years and 351 days.[12] Manager Paul Heckingbottom praised the teenager's attitude after the match, though admitted that he had a long way to go before being ready to play regular first-team football.[13]

Edmondson signed a new three-year contract with Leeds on 7 August 2018.[14] At a later date he signed a new contract to keep him at Elland Road until summer 2023, though the news was not reported by the club at the time.[15] He made one league appearance as a substitute for the first-team but thrived in the under-23 team, scoring 18 times during the 2018–19 season and, on 6 May, was part of the team who won the Professional Development League (Category 2) final in a 4–2 penalty shoot-out win (0–0 after extra time) against Birmingham City.[16] Leeds were promoted into the Premier League at the end of the 2019–20 season, leaving Edmondson to need loan moves in order to find first-team football, though he would be closely monitored by head coach Marcelo Bielsa.[17]

Loans[]

On 31 July 2020, Edmondson joined Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen on loan until January 2021.[18] His debut came in their first match of the season as a 65th-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat at home to Rangers.[19][20] Manager Derek McInnes stated that "I thought when Edmondson came on that he gave us a bit more psychically and it annoyed their centre backs a bit more with his running power and his physical size".[21] However soon afterwards he sustained an ankle injury in training, which was expected to prevent him from playing for a few months.[22] However, he returned to the team earlier than expected, coming on as a substitute against Motherwell on 20 September.[23] He scored his first goals for Aberdeen when he scored twice in a 4–2 win over Hamilton Academical on 20 October.[24] He found game time hard to come by as he had originally been signed as a replacement for Sam Cosgrove, who was expected to leave but ended up staying at Pittodrie, and Edmondson returned to Leeds United at the end of his loan in January 2021.[25][26]

On 14 January 2021, Edmondson joined League One club Northampton Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.[27] Manager Keith Curle had originally tried to sign him in the summer.[28] He scored his first goal for the club on 6 March, in a 4–1 win over Portsmouth at Sixfields; he was awarded the goal by the dubious goals committee as it had been initially credited to teammate Sam Hoskins, whose lob was heading for the net before being bungled over the line by Edmondson.[29] He ended the loan spell with two goals from 21 appearances.[30] However he was dropped by manager Jon Brady after coming into personal difficulties off the pitch.[31]

Edmondson joined League One club Fleetwood Town on 11 June 2021 on loan for the 2021–22 season.[32] He struggled to establish himself at Highbury under both Simon Grayson and Stephen Crainey, and scored just two goals in 17 games before being recalled by Leeds United on 4 January 2022.[33][34][35] Later that day, he was loaned out to League Two club Port Vale for the rest of the season.[36] Manager Darrell Clarke said that "he fits the profile of the type player that we were looking for particularly with his presence, mobility and his touch".[37] Edmondson scored his first goal for the "Valiants" on 1 February, his flicked header opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Forest Green Rovers at Vale Park.[38]

International career[]

Edmondson received his first international call-up for the England national under-19 team's friendlies against Greece and Germany in September 2019.[39] He made his debut on 5 September when starting against Greece at St George's Park, scoring in the 60th minute of a 3–1 win.[40] He finished his career with the under-19s with three appearances, which all came in 2019, scoring one goal.[41]

Style of play[]

Head of Academy Coaching at Leeds United Richard Cresswell described Edmondson as a striker with "a bit of everything", with his strengths being heading, work rate and hold up play.[42]

Career statistics[]

As of match played 12 March 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
York City 2017–18[3][43] National League North 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
Leeds United 2017–18[44] Championship 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
2018–19[45] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
2019–20[46] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Aberdeen (loan) 2020–21[30] Scottish Premiership 14 2 — 1 0 1[c] 0 16 2
Northampton Town (loan) 2020–21[30] League One 21 2 — — — 21 2
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2021–22[47] League One 11 0 1 0 1 0 4[d] 2 17 2
Port Vale (loan) 2021–22[47] League Two 11 3 0 0 — — 11 3
Career total 60 7 1 0 2 0 5 2 68 9
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Scottish League Cup, EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References[]

Infobox statistics

  • England U19: "Match Results Under 19: 2010–2019". England Football Online. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.

Specific

  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018" (PDF). English Football League. p. 22. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Player profile: Ryan Edmondson". York City F.C. Archived from the original on 16 September 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "R. Edmondson: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  4. ^ Cross, Beren (24 March 2018). "Who is Ryan Edmondson and what could he bring to Leeds United's first team?". Leeds Live. MGN. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Ryan Edmondson: This is a great opportunity". Leeds United F.C. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  6. ^ a b c Appleyard, Ian (15 November 2017). "Ryan Edmondson moves to Leeds". York City F.C. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  7. ^ Appleyard, Ian (15 November 2017). "Edmondson pays tribute to City". York City F.C. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  8. ^ Appleyard, Ian (7 October 2017). "City joy as Parkin hits late winner". York City F.C. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Eight things you need to know about Ryan Edmondson". Yorkshire Evening Post. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Leeds complete Ryan Edmondson deal". Leeds United F.C. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  11. ^ Urquhart, Joe (6 April 2018). "Leeds United: Youngster Ryan Edmondson impressing Whites boss". Yorkshire Evening Post. Leeds. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  12. ^ "Report: Leeds United 2–0 Queens Park Rangers". Leeds United F.C. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  13. ^ "'˜He's got a long way to go' - Heckingbottom on Leeds United prospect Ryan Edmondson". Yorkshire Evening Post. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  14. ^ Hay, Phil (7 August 2018). "Striker Edmondson agrees new Leeds United contract". Yorkshire Evening Post. Leeds. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  15. ^ Cross, Beren (11 June 2021). "Ryan Edmondson leaves Leeds United for Fleetwood Town on loan". LeedsLive. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  16. ^ Urquhart, Joe (6 May 2019). "Penalty shoot-out drama sees Leeds United win PDL play-off final". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  17. ^ Smyth, Graham (4 January 2021). "Edmondson on Leeds future, Northampton move and being 'watched like a hawk'". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Aberdeen: Ryan Edmondson signs on loan from Leeds United". BBC Sport. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  19. ^ "Aberdeen 0–1 Rangers: Steven Gerrard says win is 'a marker' for season". BBC Sport. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  20. ^ Smyth, Graham (1 August 2020). "'He's an absolute brute' – Leeds striker Edmondson makes Aberdeen debut against Rangers". Yorkshire Evening Post. Leeds. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  21. ^ Banks, Ben (2 August 2020). "Derek McInnes gives defeat reaction as he explains Ryan Edmondson deal". Not The Old Firm. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  22. ^ Lindsay, Matthew (12 August 2020). "Aberdeen's striker crisis deepens as Leeds United loanee Ryan Edmondson is ruled out for up to four months". The Herald.
  23. ^ Wallace, Sean (22 September 2020). "Aberdeen's Ryan Edmondson ready to embrace pressure of starting against Sporting Lisbon". Evening Express. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  24. ^ "Aberdeen 4–2 Hamilton". BBC. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  25. ^ Heneghan, James (15 January 2021). "Edmondson was so close to joining Cobblers in the summer". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  26. ^ Challies, Josh (10 January 2021). "Aberdeen confirm Ryan Edmondson's Leeds United return as loan ends". LeedsLive. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  27. ^ Heneghan, James (14 January 2021). "'Aggressive' Edmondson fits the bill for Curle and Cobblers as Leeds youngster joins on loan". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  28. ^ Smyth, Graham (14 January 2021). "Keith Curle explains how Northampton won race for striker Ryan Edmondson". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  29. ^ Heneghan, James (10 March 202). "Edmondson admits he owes Hoskins a favour after pinching a goal off him". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  30. ^ a b c "Games played by Ryan Edmondson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  31. ^ Heneghan, James (21 March 2021). "Brady explains reasons behind switch to new-look front three against Crewe". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  32. ^ "Fleetwood sign forward Edmondson on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  33. ^ "Leeds United Star Excited With Loan Move Away". Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles » Football - » Features | Inside Futbol - Online World Football Magazine. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  34. ^ Sandells, Tom (4 January 2022). "Ryan Edmondson returns to Leeds United after Fleetwood Town loan ends early". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  35. ^ "Edmondson returns to Premier League side Leeds United". Fleetwood Town F.C. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  36. ^ "Ryan Edmondson joins the Valiants on loan". Port Vale F.C. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  37. ^ Baggaley, Michael (4 January 2022). "Ryan Edmondson in profile after joining Port Vale from Leeds". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  38. ^ "Port Vale 1-1 Forest Green Rovers". BBC Sport. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  39. ^ "Ryan Edmondson named in England U19s squad". Leeds United A.F.C. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  40. ^ Walker, Andy (5 September 2019). "The Young Lions kick-off new season with a win over Greece at St. George's Park". The Football Association. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  41. ^ "Match Results Under 19: 2010–2019". England Football Online. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  42. ^ Baggaley, Michael (5 January 2022). "Former Leeds academy chief's verdict on Port Vale signing Edmondson". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  43. ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: Flett, Dave (17 September 2017). "York City dig deep to progress in FA Cup amid the Salford rubble". The Press. York. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
    For FA Cup third qualifying round: Flett, Dave (1 October 2017). "Poor Shaftesbury Avenue show sees curtain come down on Gary Mills' second spell as York City manager". The Press. York. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  44. ^ "Games played by Ryan Edmondson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  45. ^ "Games played by Ryan Edmondson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  46. ^ "Games played by Ryan Edmondson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  47. ^ a b "Games played by Ryan Edmondson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2021.

External links[]

  • Profile at the Fleetwood Town F.C. website
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