Ryan Strain is a professional footballer, born on the 2nd of April, 1997 in England. The 27-year-old defender dons the number 2 jersey and primarily operates from the right back for Dundee United. With a height of 5ft 11 inches (1.81m) and a weight of around 11st 13lb (76kg), Strain has marked his presence in the backline of every team he's played for.
As per the latest information from Transfermarkt, Strain's current market value hovers around £514k. His contract with Dundee United still has approximately one year and five months left, slated to officially conclude on the 31st of May, 2026.
In the mid-summer of 2017, Strain took the decision to join Adelaide United, which competes in the A-League in Australia. He kicked off his journey with the club in the 2017-2018 season, featuring in 16 league matches on their behalf. He maintained a consistent presence in the squadron during his tenure at Adelaide United, making 22 appearances in the season of 2018-2019 and replicating the same number in the following season. His appearances slightly dropped to 19 in the 2020-2021 season.
Post his stint with Adelaide United, Strain moved to Maccabi Haifa in Israel's Premier League in July of 2021 for a fee rounding to approximately £270k. Unfortunately, his spell with Maccabi was short-lived, making only nine appearances throughout the 2021-2022 season.
Following his brief adventure with Maccabi Haifa, Strain decided to switch leagues and joined St. Mirren in Scotland's Premiership in July of 2022. His time with St Mirren was considerably noticeable with 36 appearances and four goals to his name in the 2022-2023 season. He maintained his momentum into the next season, albeit with lower activity, making 17 appearances and netting one goal for St. Mirren.
In July of 2024, Strain opted for a change of scenery within the same league and transferred to Dundee United. Currently, in the 2024-2025 season, he has already clocked up 13 appearances for Dundee United in league matches, underpinning his consistency and dedication to the game.
