Ryan Fulton, born on 23 May 1996 in England, stands as the roster's heartbeat in the goalkeeper's area for Hearts. He towers at 1.91m (6ft 3in) and maintains a sturdy build with a weight of 78kg (12st 3lb). He can typically be spotted wearing his favoured number 12 jersey on match days.
Fulton's current agreement with Hearts is set to expire on 31 May 2026, thus leaving a stay time of 1 year and 7 months on his contract at present.
He first darted across radars in July 2015 when he joined the top flight of English football, signing for Premier League outfit, Liverpool. His time at Anfield, dominating the goalposts, was short-lived however, as in January 2016, Fulton secured a loan to Portsmouth in the Championship.
In his debut season 2015-2016 at Portsmouth, Fulton received the nod for 12 first team appearances in league matches. Not gaining the intended ascension, Fulton once again transferred, this time to Chesterfield in League Two. The 2016-2017 season saw Fulton appear in the first team line up on 26 occasions.
July 2017 marked a shift of scenery for the goalkeeper where he transferred from Liverpool to Hamilton Academical in Scotland's Championship. It was in the 2017-2018 season, the burly goalkeeper slipped on the Accies' jersey six times for league matches. This was followed by a sparse four appearances in the subsequent 2018-2019 season. However, Fulton found his tenacity, securing 28 first-team appearances by the 2020-2021 season and 33 by the 2022-2023 season with the club, respectively.
The move that has shaped his present trajectory was carried out in July 2024, when Fulton transferred from Hamilton Academical to Hearts, who compete in Scotland's top-tier - the Premiership. Although, in the current season 2024-2025 at Hearts in Scotland, Fulton is yet to make a first team appearance.
Ryan Fulton's journey is a testament not only of the rigours of professional football, but also the importance of resilience, patience and fortitude. From his time in England to his current residency at Hearts, his story continues to evolve.
