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Ryan Finnigan
Finnigan with Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name Ryan James Finnigan[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-23) 23 September 2003 (age 21)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Blackpool
Youth career
2012–2021 Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Southampton 0 (0)
2023Crewe Alexandra (loan) 16 (1)
2023–2024Shrewsbury Town (loan) 1 (0)
2024– Blackpool 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:39, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Ryan Finnigan (born 23 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League One club Blackpool.

Club career

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Southampton

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Having joined Southampton's academy in May 2012,[2] Finnigan signed a professional contract with the club in December 2020.[3] On 19 January 2021, Finnigan made his first professional appearance in Southampton's victory over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup.[4]

Crewe Alexandra (loan)

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On 18 January 2023, Finnigan joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra for the remainder of the season,[5] making his Crewe debut against Stockport County at Gresty Road on 31 January 2023.[6] In his fifth appearance for the Railwaymen, he scored his first professional goal, helping Crewe to a 2–0 home win against Hartlepool United on 14 February 2023.[7]

Crewe Alexandra (loan)

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On 1 September 2023, Finnigan joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.[8] He made his debut for the club on 5 September 2023 in a 3–0 defeat to Forest Green Rovers in the EFL Trophy.[9] At the end of September, Finnigan suffered an ankle injury during training and was expected to be sidelined for several months.[10]

Blackpool

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On 31 January 2024, Finnigan was recalled from loan and joined League One side Blackpool on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.[11] He scored on his debut for the club, a 4–0 over Burton Albion in the first round of the EFL Cup on 13 August 2024.[12]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 19 September 2023[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Southampton 2020–21[14] Premier League 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Southampton U21 2020–21[14] 1[a] 0 1 0
2021–22[15] 1[a] 0 1 0
2022–23[16] 2[a] 0 2 0
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2022–23[16] League Two 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 1
Shrewsbury Town (loan) 2023–24[17] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 3 0
Career total 17 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 24 1
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Ryan Finnigan". Southampton F.C. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Four youngsters sign professional deals". Southampton FC. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Southampton 2–0 Shrewsbury Town". 19 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Crewe Alexandra: Brighton keeper James Beadle and Southampton midfielder Ryan Finnigan join". BBC Sport. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Hartlepool United 0". BBC Sport. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Ryan Finnigan makes Shrewsbury loan switch". Southampton FC. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  9. ^ Westbury, Ollie (5 September 2023). "EFL Trophy: Forest Green 3 Shrewsbury 0 – Report". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  10. ^ Westbury, Ollie (1 October 2023). "Shrewsbury Town hit with Ryan Finnigan injury blow". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Ryan Finnigan departs for permanent Blackpool move". Southampton FC. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  12. ^ Burton Albion 0–4 Blackpool – Sky Sports, 13 August 2024
  13. ^ Ryan Finnigan at Soccerway
  14. ^ a b "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  17. ^ "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
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