Welsh flag Ryan Shawcross

Born04 October 1987, Chester
NationalityWelsh
Weight88 kg
Height1.91 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

A promising young central defender, Ryan joined Stoke City on loan in 2007, helping them to promotion into the Premier League, playing 41 times (7 goals). The move was made permanent in January 2008 with a contract to June 2011 that was extended to June 2014 in November 2009. United might yet regret allowing Ryan to move.

Career stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2006-07 Manchester United Carling Cup
2
2007-08 England Under-21 1
1
2007-08 Stoke City Carling Cup 1
1
2007-08 Stoke City FA Cup 2
2007-08 Stoke City League Championship 39
2
7
10
2008-09 Stoke City Carling Cup 3
2008-09 Stoke City FA Cup 1
2008-09 Stoke City Premier League 28
1
3
4
2009-10 Stoke City FA Cup 3
1
1
2009-10 Stoke City Premier League 27
1
2
8
1
2010-11 Stoke City Carling Cup 3
2010-11 Stoke City FA Cup 5
1
1
2010-11 Stoke City Premier League 36
1
7
2
2011-12 Stoke City Carling Cup 1
1
2011-12 Stoke City FA Cup 4
2
2011-12 Stoke City Premier League 36
2
8
2011-12 Stoke City UEFA Europa League 8
3


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Match history

Date Match Result Competition Round
25 Mar 2008 England v Poland D 0-0 Under-21
15 May 2008 Wales v England W 0-2 Under-21


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Manchester United 06 Jul 2006 18 Jan 2008
Royal Antwerp 04 Jan 2007 31 May 2007 L
Stoke City 09 Aug 2007 17 Jan 2008 L
Stoke City 18 Jan 2008