Ryan Astley, born in Wales on 4 October 2001, is currently aged 23 and plying his trade as a central defender for Dundee. Standing tall at 6ft (1.84m) and weighing in at 12st 3lb (78kg), he dons the number 4 jersey on his back.
According to Transfermarkt, Astley's current market value is approximately £500,000. His contract with Dundee is in force until 31 May 2026, giving him a tenure of a further 1 year and 4 months with the club.
Astley's journey to Dundee began when he joined Everton as a trainee in July 2017. In July 2022, he was loaned out from Everton to Accrington Stanley, who were playing in League Two in England at the time. The 2022 - 2023 season saw Astley make a commendable 23 first-team appearances for Accrington Stanley, where he also managed to find the back of the net once.
After his successful loan spell, Astley returned to Everton in June 2023. However, his journey at Everton was a brief one, as he transferred from Everton over to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership in January 2024. The details of the fee involved in this transaction remain undisclosed, but it marked a significant step in his career, seeing him transition from the English Premier League to the Scottish arena.
Since his arrival at Dundee, Astley has slowly found his feet. In the latter half of the 2023-2024 season, he made three first-team appearances. This number has significantly increased in the current 2024-2025 season, with Astley making 19 first-team appearances so far.
Astley has also made a mark in domestic cup competitions. In the 2024-2025 season, he made five appearances in the League Cup, three of them as a starter, and managed to score one goal. Additionally, he has also featured in this season's Scottish Cup, starting in one of Dundee's fixtures.
