Liam Ridgewell
| Born | 21 July 1984, Bexley |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Liam's contract at Aston Villa was extended to June 2008 in October 2005 then to June 2009 in May 2006.
In August 2007, he became the first Villa player to be transferred directly to Birmingham City since Des Bremner in September 1984.
Liam joined Blues with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2014 in June 2010.
He joined West Bromwich Albion in January 2012 with a contract to June 2014.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 26 Jul 2001 | 03 Aug 2007 | |
| AFC Bournemouth | 11 Oct 2002 | 11 Nov 2002 | L |
| Birmingham City | 03 Aug 2007 | 31 Jan 2012 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 31 Jan 2012 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2002 | Hartlepool United | 2-1 | Fitness First Stadium | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Leyton Orient | 0-0 | Matchroom Stadium | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | York City | 1-0 | Fitness First Stadium | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Torquay United | 0-4 | Plainmoor | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Wrexham | 2-3 | Racecourse Ground | League Division 3 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 - 2003 | AFC Bournemouth | League Division 3 | 2 | 3 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 6 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | Under-19 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 5 | 6 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | England | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 12 | 3 |
3
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| 2004 - 2005 | England | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | 4 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 30 | 2 |
5 |
6
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| 2005 - 2006 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | England | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 19 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Birmingham City | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 35 | 1 |
10
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| 2008 - 2009 | Birmingham City | Carling Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 36 | 1 |
7
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| 2009 - 2010 | Birmingham City | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 30 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Birmingham City | Carling Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 36 | 4 |
6
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| 2011 - 2012 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 13 | 1 |
1
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| 2011 - 2012 | Birmingham City | UEFA Europa League | 3 | 1 |
3
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.