Ryan Shanley, born on the 16th of January 2001, is a Scottish forward who currently plies his trade at Falkirk, primarily in the striker's role. Now 23 years of age, Shanley stands at an impressive 6ft 1in (1.86m) and weighs in at a solid 11st 11lb (75kg). On the pitch, he is recognisable as the player donning the number 19 jersey.
As it stands, there are a mere nine months remaining on his contract with Falkirk which is slated to conclude on the 31st of May, 2025.
Shanley's career thus far has been commendable, if not spectacular. He stepped into first team football with Hibernian in Scotland during the 2020 - 2021 season, making a solitary appearance. However, his modest beginnings did not deter him as he continued to strive for better opportunities.
The calendar year 2021 saw him venture out of Scotland to Rep. Ireland, playing for Finn Harps and earning seven first team appearances in the process. His persistence paid off the following season, as he returned to Scotland to represent Edinburgh City in the 2022 - 2023 season. Here, he made a significant number of first team appearances, 22 in total, and netted six goals.
Currently, in the 2024 -2025 season, Shanley has made three first team appearances for Falkirk in his home country. Furthermore, he has also made his presence felt in the League Cup 2024 - 2025, making five appearances all as a substitute and even managing to score a goal.
All in all, while Shanley may not have had the most spectacular run of form yet, his determination and consistent growth stand as testament to his capabilities, and it will be intriguing to see his progress in the coming months with Falkirk.
