Born on the 2nd of April, 1997 in England, Ryan Strain is a notable right back defender currently at the helm of Dundee United. At 28 years old, Strain bears an imposing stature, standing at 5 foot 11 inches (1.81m) and weighing in at a solid 11 stone 13 pounds (76kg). On the pitch, he proudly dons the number 2 jersey. Besides his club participation, Strain has also capped for Australia's national team, showcasing his versatility and talent on a global scale.
According to Transfermarkt, Strain's market value is estimated to be about €450k, approximating £380k when translated into British currency.
His professional journey began in July 2017 when he joined Adelaide United in the A-League in Australia. His first season, 2017-2018, saw him making a respectable 16 appearances in the first team. This evidently paved the way for more prominence in subsequent seasons, with Strain making over 20 matches for three seasons on the trot (2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021) with Adelaide before eventually transferring in 2021.
Moving on from Adelaide United for a fee of around £270k, Strain embarked on a stint with Maccabi Haifa in the Premier League in Israel during the season of 2021-2022. Following his tenure in Israel, where he made nine appearances, Strain transferred to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership in July 2022.
Strain's time in St Mirren between 2022 and 2024 was marked by consistent participation, with 36 appearances and four goals to his name in his maiden season, and 17 appearances with a goal the following season. Following this productive phase, Strain progressed to Dundee United in 2024, where he continued to make strides, making 29 appearances in his first season (2024-2025), and seven appearances in the current 2025-2026 season thus far.
Apart from his club football, Strain has also represented his national side, Australia, in the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026, in which he started twice. Furthermore, he has played for Dundee United in the Conference League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, making one start.
