29 Facts About Ryan Shotton

Ryan Colin Shotton was born on 30 October 1988 and is an English professional footballer and manager who plays as a defender.

Ryan Shotton was most recently player-manager of Northern Premier League Division One West club Hanley Town.

Ryan Shotton went on loan to Altrincham, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley respectively to gain first team experience.

Ryan Shotton then joined Derby County on loan in August 2014 before completing a permanent move in January 2015.

Ryan Shotton played briefly for Leek Town before joining A-League club Melbourne Victory in 2020.

Ryan Shotton began at centre back before slotting into the right-back position, and he played some matches as a forward, scoring five goals.

Ryan Shotton won the Supporters' Player of the Year award for his performances on loan at Altrincham.

Ryan Shotton signed a two-year contract extension in September 2010 keeping him at the Britannia Stadium until 2013.

Ryan Shotton made his first appearance on the Stoke bench for a league game against Wigan Athletic in December 2010.

Ryan Shotton made his home debut for Stoke in an FA Cup match against Cardiff City on 8 January 2011 and played the full 90 minutes.

Ryan Shotton described it as one of the proudest moments of his life.

Ryan Shotton signed a new four-year contract with Stoke in November 2011.

Ryan Shotton was warned by manager Tony Pulis that he needed to "get his head together" to remain in the side.

On 25 August 2014, Ryan Shotton joined Derby County on loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Ryan Shotton made the move permanent on 1 January 2015, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Ryan Shotton joined fellow Championship club Birmingham City on 28 January 2016 on loan until the end of the season.

Ryan Shotton played in the next two matches before Caddis was restored to the starting eleven.

Ryan Shotton signed a three-year contract with Birmingham City on 30 June 2016.

Ryan Shotton began the season partnering Morrison at the centre of a back four; he felt they worked well together, and the pair established themselves as a strong defensively sound pairing.

Rowett commented that Ryan Shotton's athleticism enabled the team to defend higher up the pitch and that his concentration and decision-making were improving.

Ryan Shotton finished the season with 43 league appearances, more than any other Birmingham player.

Ryan Shotton said he was happy at Birmingham, and would consider extending his contract.

Ryan Shotton was not included in the matchday squad until the fourth match of the season, at home to Bolton Wanderers, and when Morrison broke his nose in the first half, it was Shotton who replaced him.

Ryan Shotton later refused a contract extension so now plys his trade in non-league after drifting around Australia.

On 31 October 2020, Ryan Shotton made an FA Trophy appearance for Northern Premier League First Division South East club Leek Town.

Ryan Shotton played seven A-League matches in the early part of 2021, but his season was disrupted first by a groin injury and then by a knee injury sustained during his comeback match, and he left the club by mutual consent in May.

In October 2024, following a poor start to the season, Ryan Shotton announced his departure from the club.

Ryan Shotton has the ability to perform a long throw-in similar to that of Rory Delap.

Ryan Shotton was charged with assault at a nightclub in Hanley in June 2012.