Ryan McGivern

Retired (2025)

•Defender•

Northern Ireland

Ryan McGivern

Retired (2025)

•Defender•

Northern Ireland

5.8

Season Score

Jan 8, 1990

178 cm

Height

0.02

Goals/Match

Card stats based on

2024/2025

5.8

Season Score

Jan 8, 1990

178 cm

Height

0.02

Goals/Match

Card stats based on

2024/2025

Season Performance 23/24

All Competitions

Matches: 12
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Goal Contributions: 0
Mins/game: 33
Avg Rating: 7.19

rating

0.16+7.19(+0.0%)

Career statistics (251 matches)

Mar 17, 2015 — Apr 28, 2024

High

7.19

Low

7.19

Avg

0.16

G+A

Wins0

Draws0

Losses0

Season	Matches	Mins	G	A	G+A	G/M	Rating
23/24	12	399	0	0	0	0.00	7.19
22/23	2	180	0	0	0	0.00	-
20/21	3	0	1	0	1	0.33	-
19/20	14	1230	3	0	3	0.21	-
18/19	3	270	0	0	0	0.00	-
17/18	9	501	0	0	0	0.00	-
16/17	18	1334	0	0	0	0.00	-
15/16	32	2353	0	1	1	0.00	-
14/15	22	1606	0	0	0	0.00	-
13/14	37	2736	0	0	0	0.00	-
12/13	32	2267	1	0	1	0.03	-
11/12	32	2498	0	3	3	0.00	-
10/11	16	1370	0	0	0	0.00	-
09/10	14	886	0	0	0	0.00	-
08/09	5	0	1	0	1	0.20	-

15 seasons • 251 matches

Career

Club Career

MGAGxGMinRtg

Hibernian

2012/2013 - 2013/2014

69100.015,003-

Port Vale

2014/2015 - 2015/2016

54010.003,959-

Crystal Palace

2010/2011 - 2011/2012

31030.002,418-

Linfield

2018/2019 - 2020/2021

2021/2022 - 2024/2025

2007/2008 - 2008/2009

2008/2009 - 2012/2013

Total

251640.0217,630

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

Full match

Substituted off

From Bench

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

Team	MP	W	D	L	G	A			Last
Peterborough United	9	1	2	6	0	1	1	0	Feb 2017
Scunthorpe United	8	1	3	4	0	0	1	0	Nov 2017
Coventry City	8	3	2	3	0	0	0	0	Aug 2016
Kilmarnock	8	4	3	1	1	0	1	0	May 2014
Barnsley	6	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	Mar 2016
Walsall	6	2	1	3	0	0	4	1	Dec 2017
Ross County	6	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	May 2014
Inverness CT	6	0	2	4	0	0	2	0	Mar 2014
Aberdeen	6	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	Apr 2014
Motherwell	6	1	1	4	0	0	0	0	Mar 2014
Hearts	6	1	2	3	0	0	3	0	Apr 2014
St. Mirren	6	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	Jan 2014
Colchester United	5	2	1	2	0	0	1	0	Apr 2018
Oldham Athletic	5	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	Dec 2017
Dundee United	5	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	Feb 2014
Blackpool	4	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	Jan 2016
Millwall	4	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	Dec 2016
Chesterfield	4	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	Aug 2016
Dundee	4	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	May 2013
Gillingham	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	Jan 2017

1–20 of 50

Transfers

Transfer History

Newry City AFC

—

Jul 1, 2025Transfer

Linfield

Newry City AFC

Jul 1, 2021Free Transfer

Swindon Town

Linfield

Jul 23, 2018Free Transfer

Unknown

Swindon Town

Mar 15, 2018Transfer

Northampton Town

Free Agent

Jan 3, 2018Transfer

Unknown

Northampton Town

Nov 3, 2017Transfer

Shrewsbury Town

Free Agent

Aug 31, 2017Transfer

Port Vale

Shrewsbury Town

Jul 1, 2016Free Transfer

Hibernian

Port Vale

Jul 1, 2014Free Transfer

Manchester City

Hibernian

Jul 1, 2013Free Transfer

Hibernian

Manchester City

May 31, 2013End of loan

Aug 31, 2012Loan

May 1, 2012End of loan

Sep 1, 2011Loan

Aug 1, 2011End of loan

Jul 1, 2011Loan

May 1, 2011End of loan

Aug 1, 2010Loan

May 1, 2010End of loan

Aug 1, 2009Loan

Dec 1, 2008End of loan

Oct 1, 2008Loan

Jul 1, 2008Transfer

Trophies & Awards

1 title won

Championships

Premiership

1x Winner(2020/2021)

Player Information

Date of Birth

Jan 8, 1990

Place of Birth

Newry, Northern Ireland

Nationality

Northern Ireland

Height

178 cm

Weight

73 kg

Age

36 years

Position

Defender

Performance Overview

Season Rating

7.19

Highest: 7.2 | Lowest: 7.2

Goals/Game

0.00

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

38%

Matches

Total played12

Started (Lineups)12

From Bench4

Total Minutes399

Minutes per game33

Attacking

Goals0

Penalties scored0

Scoring frequency-

Goals per game0.00

Shots total-

Shots on target-

Shots off target-

Shots per game-

Shots on target/game-

Hit Woodwork-

Big Chances Missed-

Passes

Assists0

Key passes0

Pass accuracy38%

Total passes39

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses-

Accurate Crosses-

Big Chances Created-

Defense

Tackles-

Interceptions5

Clearances-

Blocks-

Clean Sheets4

Goals Conceded-

Duels

Total Duels27

Duels Won9

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles-

Cards

Yellow1

Yellow Red0

Red0

Career Statistics

career goals

career assists

251

total appearances

About Ryan McGivern

Ryan McGivern is a defender. Throughout his career, Ryan McGivern has scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in 251 appearances across 13 clubs. Ryan McGivern has made 251 career appearances, contributing 6 goals from defensive positions. Among the clubs on his record — Newry City AFC, Linfield, Swindon Town, Northampton Town — Ryan McGivern scored the most at Linfield: 4 goals in 20 appearances. Throughout his career, Ryan McGivern has won 1 trophy; the honours list includes league titles. Ryan McGivern stands 178 cm tall, weighs 73 kg.

Career — Ryan McGivern

Ryan McGivern's career spans from 2009 to 2024, a period of roughly 15 seasons over which he has amassed 251 appearances spread across 13 clubs. With 6 goals and 4 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 19/20 with Linfield, when he registered 3 goals and 0 assists in 14 matches, playing 1230 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (23/24) at Newry City AFC, Ryan McGivern played 12 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 7.19.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Ryan McGivern has passed the 200-appearance milestone and has lifted 1 trophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Ryan McGivern play?

Ryan McGivern plays as a Defender.

How old is Ryan McGivern?

Ryan McGivern is 36 years old, born on January 8, 1990. He is from Northern Ireland. At 36, he has already won 1 trophy in his professional career.

How tall is Ryan McGivern?

Ryan McGivern is 178 cm tall. He weighs 73 kg.

How many trophies has Ryan McGivern won?

Ryan McGivern has won 1 trophy throughout his career.

Where is Ryan McGivern from?

Ryan McGivern is from Northern Ireland.