Ryan Strain, an English origin defender who was born on 2 April 1997 and is currently 27 years old. He is a football stalwart, playing right back for Dundee United, a position he has made his own. In terms of his physical attributes, he towers on the field at 5ft 11in (1.81m) with a well-proportioned weight of 11st 13lb (76kg). On match days, the number 2 jersey of Dundee United is adorned by him.
At the moment, a rough appraisal of Strain's market value falls at £500k, a figure as reported by Transfermarkt. Longevity for any player at a club is commonly sought, and this is very much the case with Strain. Currently, his contract with Dundee United still has 1 year and 4 months left to run, ending formally on 31 May 2026.
Looking back, one can trace Strain's early career trajectory back to July 2017, when he embarked on a football journey by joining Adelaide United in the A-League in Australia. Over the course of the following seasons, he earned his stripes and proved his mettle as a footballer, making 16, 22, 22 and then 19 first team appearances in league matches from 2017 to 2021.
After a steady and enduring spell at Adelaide United, Strain packed up from Australia and saw himself transferring to Maccabi Haifa in the Premier League in Israel. The transfer which took place in July 2021, cost approximately £270k. Unfortunately, his tenure at Maccabi Haifa was short-lived and he only managed to make nine first team appearances in league matches during the 2021 - 2022 season.
In yet another change of scenery, Strain moved to Scottish shores in July 2022 and was signed by the Premiership outfit, St Mirren. During his time there, he featured regularly in the first team, playing in 36 matches and scoring four goals. A slightly diminutive season followed, where Strain made 17 first team appearances and scored only one goal.
In July 2024, Strain made a lateral move within the Scottish Premiership, transferring from St Mirren to Dundee United. So far in the current 2024 - 2025 season, Strain has put in a series of solid displays, making 17 first team appearances in league matches. Additionally, he also participated in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Dundee United with two starts, and Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Dundee United with one start.
