Ryan Christie, born on 22 February 1995, is a seasoned Scottish footballer, currently plying his trade as a central defensive midfielder for Bournemouth. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) and tipping the scales at a trim 11 stone 2 pounds (71kg), Christie cuts an impressive figure on the pitch. Darting around in the Number 10 jersey, Christie has amassed significant experience, not only with his club but also with the Scotland national team.
Christie first came into limelight when he joined the Inverness CT, a club in Scotland's League One, in July 2011. Across three seasons (2013 - 2016), he chalked up a cumulative tally of 63 first team appearances and netted the ball ten times in league matches.
In September 2015, he made his first significant career move, transferring to Celtic. The cash registers chinked to the tune of £500k as Christie stepped into the Scottish Premiership club. Christie's tenure at Celtic was marked by a fruitful stint in the midfield. Notably, in the 2019 - 2020 season, he made 24 first team appearances and knocked in 11 goals. Christie's overall service to Celtic, from season 2015 to 2022, saw him clocking up 95 first team matches and contributing a total of 27 goals.
Christie's time at Celtic was also punctuated by loan spells with other clubs. One such instance was his return to Inverness CT and another was his stint with Aberdeen in the Premiership, where he chalked up 45 first team appearances and scored ten goals in two seasons.
In August 2021, a new chapter of Christie's career opened with a move to Bournemouth in the English Premier League. The exact transfer fee remains undisclosed. As of the 2025 - 2026 season, Christie has made 160 first team appearances and scored eight goals for Bournemouth, solidifying his position in the squad.
Apart from club responsibilities, Christie has also tasted international duty, scoring twice for Scotland in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe during 2024 - 2026. He has also participated in the League Cup during the 2025 - 2026 season, making one start for Bournemouth.
