1. Ryan Kent was born on 11 November 1996 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC.
20 Facts About Ryan Kent
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Ryan Kent is a former England youth international, having represented the nation at under-18 and under-20 levels.
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Oldham-born Ryan Kent joined Liverpool at the age of seven and progressed through the Liverpool academy to become a regular member of the U21 squad.
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Ryan Kent eventually joined Coventry City in September 2015, on a youth loan deal for four months until 16 January 2016.
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On 26 July 2016, Ryan Kent was loaned to Barnsley for the season.
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Ryan Kent was named Barnsley's Young Player of the Season at the club's end of season awards.
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On 10 August 2017, after an impressive preseason, Ryan Kent signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, and was loaned out to Freiburg for the season on the last day of the summer transfer window.
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On 12 January 2018, Ryan Kent joined Bristol City on loan until the end of the season.
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Ryan Kent received a two match ban after losing his appeal.
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Ryan Kent made 43 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and making nine assists for the club.
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Ryan Kent was subject of interest from Leeds United, with Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa personally scouting Ryan Kent for Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Bradford City.
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Ryan Kent was involved in pre-season friendlies involving Bradford City, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting CP and Sevilla.
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Ryan Kent signed for Rangers permanently on 3 September 2019 on a four-year contract.
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On 12 June 2023, Ryan Kent signed a four-year deal with Turkish club Fenerbahce.
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On 17 October 2024, Fenerbahce announced Ryan Kent's contract had been terminated by mutual agreement.
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On 31 March 2025, Ryan Kent signed a one-year contract with Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer for the remainder of the 2025 season.
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Ryan Kent was sought by the club to replace midfielder Paul Arriola, who had a season-ending injury a few weeks prior.
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Ryan Kent scored two goals in two appearances for the England under-18 team.
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Ryan Kent made six appearances and scored one goal for the England under-20 team.
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Ryan Kent plays as a winger, comfortable on both flanks, but mainly playing as a left winger, he can play as a second striker or an attacking midfielder.