Ryan Graydon

Ryan Graydon (born 11 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Fleetwood Town.

Career
Born in Dublin, Graydon was at Bohemians as a youngster, playing for their U-17 side in 2015 season and then to their U-19 team in 2016. He would made his senior debut in a League Cup win over Cabinteely at Dalymount Park on 26 March 2018.

After a spell with Bray Wanderers in which he reached the League of Ireland First Division promotion play-off final, Graydon joined Longford Town in February 2022. He joined Derry City from Longford in July 2022, agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year deal. He joined for a fee in the region of €10,000. He represented Derry in the UEFA Europa Conference League, making his debut against Riga FC in July 14, 2022. He was reported as calling playing in European competition as a “lifelong dream”.

Graydon’s form was such that he was a considered “a central figure” in Derry's 2022 FAI Cup Final victory over Shelbourne in November 2022. In May 2023 Derry reportedly rejected an offer from Fleetwood Town for his services. However, in July 2023, Graydon completed a move to Fleetwood Town, signing an initial two-year deal.

International career
Graydon has represented the Republic of Ireland at under–19 level, appearing in a friendly against Czech Republic in September 2017.

Style of play
Graydon has been described as a “versatile attacker”, and winger. He has been compared to Irish international player James McClean by his manager at Derry, Ruaidhri Higgins.

Honours
Derry City
 * FAI Cup: 2022