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Michael Ruddy

€380KMarket Value
Ards
Ards•Defender•
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
32
Aug 5, 1993
6
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
3Matches
3Goals
0Assists
3Goal Contributions
-Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

75
Full match
12
Substituted off
3
From Bench

Rival Clubs(18)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
PortadownPortadown42020000
CliftonvilleCliftonville30210010
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers20020000
Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts21010000
ArdsArds21010000
Ballymena UnitedBallymena United20020010
Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers22002000
OlimpijaOlimpija20110000
Warrenpoint TownWarrenpoint Town21010000
CrusadersCrusaders21010000
LudogoretsLudogorets20020000
B36B3622000010
LinfieldLinfield10010000
GlenavonGlenavon10010000
ColeraineColeraine10010000
Donegal CelticDonegal Celtic11000000
Limavady UnitedLimavady United11000010
LarneLarne10010000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Dungannon Swifts
Dungannon Swifts
Ards
Ards
Jul 2, 2023Free Transfer
Portadown
Portadown
Dungannon Swifts
Dungannon Swifts
Jul 1, 2022Transfer
Crusaders
Crusaders
Portadown
Portadown
Jul 1, 2021Free Transfer
Ards
Ards
Crusaders
Crusaders
Jul 1, 2018Free Transfer
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Ards
Ards
Jul 1, 2016Free Transfer
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About Michael Ruddy

Michael Ruddy plays as a defender for Ards. Michael Ruddy has scored 20 goals in 97 professional appearances across 3 clubs. A commanding presence at the back, Michael Ruddy has made 97 career appearances, contributing 20 goals from defensive positions. Among the clubs he has represented — Dungannon Swifts, Portadown, Ards — Michael Ruddy was most prolific at Ards, where he scored 19 goals in 60 appearances. Throughout his career, Michael Ruddy has won 1 trophy, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level.

Full Career Record — Michael Ruddy

Michael Ruddy's professional career spans from 2017 to 2026, a period of roughly 9 seasons over which he has amassed 97 appearances spread across 3 clubs. With 20 goals and 0 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 16/17 with Ards, when he registered 11 goals and 0 assists in 29 matches. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Ards, Michael Ruddy played 3 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 0 assists.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Michael Ruddy has lifted 1 trophy.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Ards2016/2017 - 2017/2018601902011———
Dungannon Swifts2022/202325001346———
Portadown2021/202212101040———
Total972004397

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Ards33—000—
24/25Ards43—1610—
22/23Dungannon Swifts250—134681—
21/22Portadown121—104020—
17/18Ards221—198060—
16/17Ards2911—090—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Michael Ruddy play?
Michael Ruddy plays as a Defender for Ards in the Championship.
What team does Michael Ruddy play for?
Michael Ruddy currently plays for Ards in the Championship.
How old is Michael Ruddy?
Michael Ruddy is 32 years old, born on August 5, 1993. At 32, he has already won 1 trophies in his professional career.
How many trophies has Michael Ruddy won?
Michael Ruddy has won 1 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Ards.