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{{short description|English footballer}}
{{football player infobox
{{use British English|date=January 2016}}
| playername = Ryan Shotton
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
| image =
{{Infobox football biography
| fullname =
| name = Ryan Shotton
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| image = Ryan Shotton April 2016.JPG
| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1988|9|30|df=y}}
| image_size = 200
| cityofbirth = [[Fenton, Staffordshire|Fenton]]
| caption = Shotton playing for [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] in April 2016
| countryofbirth = [[England]]
| fullname = Ryan Colin Shotton<ref>{{Cite web |title=Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Middlesbrough |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf |access-date=18 June 2018 |publisher=English Football League |page=23 }}</ref>
| currentclub = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|30|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Shotton |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/teams/middlesbrough/ryan-shotton |access-date=8 February 2020 |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=263324357273722880 |user=RyanShotton88 |title=Can't thank you all enough for my birthday messages, cards and presents. |date=30 October 2012 |access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref>
| clubnumber = 30
| birth_place = [[Fenton, Staffordshire|Fenton]], [[Stoke-on-Trent]], England
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}<ref name=STFCprofile/>
| youthyears =
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| youthclubs =
| currentclub =
| years = 2007&ndash;<br>2007&ndash;2008<br>2008&ndash;2009
| clubnumber =
| clubs = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]<br>→ [[Altrincham F.C.|Altrincham]] (loan)<br>→ [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] (loan)
| youthyears1 = 2005–2007| youthclubs1 = [[Stoke City F.C. Under-21s and Academy|Stoke City]]
| caps(goals) = {{0}}0 (0)<br>34 (5)<br>33 (5)
| years1 = 2007–2015 | clubs1 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] | caps1 = 48 | goals1 = 1
| pcupdate = 16:02, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
| years2 = 2007–2008 | clubs2 = → [[Altrincham F.C.|Altrincham]] (loan) | caps2 = 34 | goals2 = 5
| years3 = 2008–2009 | clubs3 = → [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] (loan) | caps3 = 33 | goals3 = 5
| years4 = 2009–2010 | clubs4 = → [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] (loan) | caps4 = 30 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2013 | clubs5 = → [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] (loan) | caps5 = 9 | goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2014 | clubs6 = → [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] (loan) | caps6 = 12 | goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2015–2016 | clubs7 = [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] | caps7 = 19 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2016 | clubs8 = → [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] (loan) | caps8 = 9 | goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2016–2017 | clubs9 = [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] | caps9 = 44 | goals9 = 2
| years10= 2017–2020 | clubs10= [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] | caps10= 75 | goals10= 1
| years11= 2020 | clubs11= [[Leek Town F.C.|Leek Town]] | caps11= 1 | goals11= 0
| years12= 2020–2021 | clubs12= [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]] | caps12= 8 | goals12= 0
| years13= 2021–2024 | clubs13= [[Hanley Town F.C.|Hanley Town]] | caps13= 61 | goals13= 3
| club-update = 14:20, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
| manageryears1 = 2022–2024 | managerclubs1 = [[Hanley Town F.C.|Hanley Town]]
}}
}}
'''Ryan Shotton''' (born 30 September 1988 in [[Fenton, Staffordshire]]) is an [[England|English]] [[football (soccer)|footballer]], who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]] who plays for [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]].
'''Ryan Colin Shotton''' (born 30 October 1988) is an English professional [[association football|footballer]] and manager who plays as a [[defender (association football)|defender]]. He was most recently player-manager of [[Northern Premier League]] Division One West club [[Hanley Town F.C.|Hanley Town]].


Shotton progressed through the [[Stoke City F.C. Reserves and Academy|Stoke City Academy]] and signed a professional contract in 2007. He went on loan to [[Altrincham F.C.|Altrincham]], [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] and [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] respectively to gain first team experience. He broke into the Stoke squad towards the end of the [[2010–11 Stoke City F.C. season|2010–11 season]]. He played in the [[UEFA Europa League]] in [[2011–12 Stoke City F.C. season|2011–12]] scoring against [[Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]]. In September 2013 Shotton joined [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] on loan. He then joined [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] on loan in August 2014 before completing a permanent move in January 2015. In 2016, he spent time on loan at [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], and signed for them permanently in June of that year, before moving on to Middlesbrough in August 2017 where he spent three seasons. He played briefly for [[Leek Town F.C.|Leek Town]] before joining [[A-League]] club [[Melbourne Victory F.C.|Melbourne Victory]] in 2020.
Shotton started his career with [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]. He made his debut for Stoke coming on as a substitute in the 89th minute, away to [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]], in the 3&ndash;2 win in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] on 26 August 2008.<ref name="Cheltenham Town 2 Stoke City 3: Minute-By-Minute">{{cite news

| title = Cheltenham Town 2 Stoke City 3: Minute-By-Minute
==Career==
| url = http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~1375503,00.html
| publisher = Stoke City F.C. official website
===Stoke City===
[[File:Ryan Shotton (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Shotton playing for Stoke City in 2013]]
| date = [[2008-08-26]]

| accessdate = 2008-09-04}}</ref> He then joined [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] on a one-month loan on 29 August 2008.<ref name="Shotton joins Tranmere on loan">{{cite news
Born in [[Fenton, Staffordshire]],<ref name="Hugman">{{Hugman|25298|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Shotton joined his local league side, [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], where he progressed through the youth ranks and was handed a professional contract in 2007.<ref name="STFCprofile">{{Cite web |title=Player profiles: Ryan Shotton |url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10310~40820,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110222043835/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10310~40820,00.html |archive-date=22 February 2011 |publisher=Stoke City F.C.}}</ref> He then moved on loan to [[Altrincham F.C.|Altrincham]] of the [[Conference National]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 September 2007 |title=Shotton joins Alty on loan deal |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/altrincham/6998519.stm |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> where he spent most of the 2007–08 season. He began at centre back before slotting into the right-back position,{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} and he also played some matches as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]], scoring five goals.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Murphy |first=Connor |date=17 April 2008 |title=Ryan is spot on |work=Sale & Altrincham Messenger |url=http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/2205977.Ryan_is_spot_on/ |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Shotton won the Supporters' Player of the Year award for his performances on loan at Altrincham.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2008 |title=Altrincham FC Archived News for April 2008 |url=http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/alt0708i.htm |access-date=28 January 2016 |publisher=Altrincham F.C.}}</ref> He made his debut for Stoke on 26 August 2008 in a 3–2 victory over [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]] in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]], coming on as a [[substitute (association football)|substitute]] in the 90th minute.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 August 2008 |title=Cheltenham 2–3 Stoke |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7576357.stm |access-date=23 January 2013}}</ref>
| title = Shotton joins Tranmere on loan

| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tranmere_rovers/7588563.stm
He then joined [[Football League One|League One]] club [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] on a one-month loan on 29 August 2008,<ref name="Shotton joins Tranmere on loan">{{Cite news |date=29 August 2008 |title=Shotton joins Tranmere on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tranmere_rovers/7588563.stm |access-date=4 September 2008}}</ref> and made his debut four days later, at home to [[Accrington Stanley F.C.|Accrington Stanley]] in a 1–0 win in the [[Football League Trophy]].<ref name="Tranmere 1-0 Accrington">{{Cite news |date=2 September 2008 |title=Tranmere 1–0 Accrington |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7587895.stm |access-date=4 September 2008}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Tranmere away at [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]], heading in the winner to clinch a 2–1 victory.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 September 2008 |title=Huddersfield 1–2 Tranmere |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7602037.stm |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref> His loan at Rovers was extended until the end of the 2008–09 season.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2008 |title=Tranmere extend Shotton loan stay |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tranmere_rovers/7644346.stm |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=31 October 2008 |title=Shotton signs for another month |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tranmere_rovers/7702873.stm |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 January 2009 |title=Shotton rejoins Rovers for season |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tranmere_rovers/7834151.stm |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref> On 23 September 2009 Shotton and teammate [[Carl Dickinson]] joined [[Football League Championship|Championship]] side [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] on loan for three months.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 September 2009 |title=Barnsley snap up three defenders |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/barnsley/8270465.stm |access-date=23 January 2013}}</ref> Both spent the entire season with the club, and Shotton made 30 appearances.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 July 2010 |title=Barnsley consider fresh Ryan Shotton loan deal |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/barnsley/8819279.stm |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref>
| publisher = Stoke City F.C. official website

| date = [[2008-08-29]]
Shotton signed a two-year contract extension in September 2010 keeping him at the [[Britannia Stadium]] until 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 September 2010 |title=Ryan Shotton pens new deal at Stoke |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8989505.stm |access-date=10 September 2010}}</ref> He made his first appearance on the Stoke bench for a league game against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] in December 2010. He made his home debut for Stoke in an [[FA Cup]] match against [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] on 8 January 2011 and played the full 90 minutes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2011 |title=Stoke 1–1 Cardiff |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9341983.stm |access-date=23 January 2013}}</ref> He described it as one of the proudest moments of his life.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 January 2011 |title=Stoke home debut a 'magical' experience for Shotton |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/9351590.stm |access-date=11 January 2011}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2008-09-04}}</ref>, making his debut at home to [[Accrington Stanley F.C.|Accrington Stanley]] in the 1&ndash;0 win in [[Football League Trophy]], on 2 September 2008.<ref name="Tranmere 1-0 Accrington">{{cite news

| title = Tranmere 1-0 Accrington
{{Blockquote|"It was absolutely unbelievable really when the gaffer told me I was in the team, and it was such a proud moment for me. The gaffer pulled me aside on Tuesday and told me to prepare myself because I was in his mind for the game. Then on the morning of the game, he named his team and I was in there and it was such a surreal moment when I heard him tell me the news. I would be lying if I said there weren't any nerves because there were, so just to get out there and put in a decent performance was fantastic for me"|Shotton on making his home debut for Stoke.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Shotton shines on home debut |url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Shotton-shines-home-debut/story-12493772-detail/story.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505080841/http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Shotton-shines-home-debut/story-12493772-detail/story.html%23axzz2SP5S933V#selection-1005.0-1009.144 |archive-date=5 May 2013 |access-date=23 January 2013 |website=The Sentinel}}</ref>}}
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7587895.stm

| publisher = BBC Sport
He made his [[Premier League]] debut for Stoke in a 0–0 draw with [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] at [[Bloomfield Road]] on 30 April 2011.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 April 2011 |title=Stoke's Ryan Shotton happy to make Premier League debut |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/9472243.stm |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Shotton appeared to have scored his first goal for Stoke in a 1–0 win over [[HNK Hajduk Split|Hajduk Split]] in the [[UEFA Europa League]] where he was playing as a makeshift [[centre forward]], but the goal was officially recorded as an [[own goal]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 August 2011 |title=Hajduk Split 0–1 Stoke |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14321313 |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UEFA Europa League: History: 2011/12: Hajduk Split 0–1 Stoke |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000270/match=2007192/index.html |access-date=28 January 2016 |publisher=UEFA}}</ref> He did score in the 89th minute of the Premier League match against [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] on 28 August to secure a 1–0 win,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hassan |first=Nabil |date=28 August 2011 |title=West Brom 0–1 Stoke |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14606062 |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> and scored in the Europa League against [[Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] on 20 October.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Da Silva |first=Michael |date=2 October 2011 |title=Stoke 3–0 Macc Tel Aviv |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15285214 |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Shotton signed a new four-year contract with Stoke in November 2011.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2011 |title=Shotton signs on new 4-year deal with Potters |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Shotton-signs-new-4-year-deal-Potters/story-13853091-detail/story.html |url-status=dead |access-date=15 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120334/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Shotton-signs-new-4-year-deal-Potters/story-13853091-detail/story.html |archive-date=26 August 2014}}</ref> He made his first Premier League start for Stoke on 3 December, in an away win over [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] where he played at right midfield in place of [[Jermaine Pennant]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 December 2011 |title=Hot Shotts delighted to mark first City start with a win |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Hot-Shotts-delighted-mark-City-start/story-14055097-detail/story.html |access-date=6 December 2011}}</ref> and said that the first half of the season could not have gone better for him.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 December 2011 |title=Stoke City defender Ryan Shotton reflects on dream season |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16057348.stm |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
| date = [[2008-09-02]]

| accessdate = 2008-09-04}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Tranmere away at [[Huddersfield Town F.C.|Huddersfield Town]], heading in the winner to clinch a 2&ndash;1 victory for Tranmere.
He was named Stoke's Young Player of the Season for [[2011–12 Stoke City F.C. season|2011–12]],<ref name="STFCawards">{{Cite web |title=Player awards |url=https://www.stokecityfc.com/club/records/player/ |access-date=28 January 2016 |publisher=Stoke City F.C.}}</ref> despite an indifferent run of form after Christmas until the end of the season, and he began [[2012–13 Stoke City F.C. season|2012–13]] out of the first team frame.<ref name=Focus/> But following injuries to [[Marc Wilson (Irish footballer)|Marc Wilson]] and [[Andy Wilkinson]], Shotton had the opportunity to return to the starting line-up in November 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 November 2012 |title=Ryan Shotton 'can make Premier League impact' |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Ryan-Shotton-make-Premier-League/story-17402725-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> He was warned by manager [[Tony Pulis]] that he needed to "get his head together" to remain in the side.<ref name="Focus">{{Cite news |date=7 December 2012 |title=Shotton must focus to stay on course for success, says Pulis |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Shotton-focus-stay-course-success-says/story-17523389-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> He played 26 times for Stoke in 2012–13,<ref name=sb1213/> as the Potters finished in 13th position, and often came in for criticism from supporters.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Spinks |first=Martin |date=8 April 2013 |title=Tony Pulis saddened by criticism of local lad Ryan Shotton |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Tony-Pulis-saddened-criticism-local/story-18643411-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>

At the start of the [[2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season|2013–14 season]], Shotton failed to make force his way into new manager [[Mark Hughes]]' plans. A permanent transfer to Wigan Athletic fell through, but he joined the Championship club on loan until 2 January 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 September 2013 |title=Wigan eye-up permanent Ryan Shotton signing in January |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Wigan-eye-permanent-Ryan-Shotton/story-19749064-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2 September 2013 |title=Wigan: Stoke defender Ryan Shotton joins on loan deal |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23939663 |access-date=3 September 2013}}</ref> He made 14 appearances for the Latics, scoring once, in a 2–0 victory against [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]] on 22 September.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 September 2013 |title=Wigan 2–0 Ipswich |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24098561 |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=sb1314/>

===Derby County===
[[File:Ryan Shotton.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Shotton playing for [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] in 2015]]

On 25 August 2014, Shotton joined [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] on loan with a view to a permanent deal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 August 2014 |title=Ryan Shotton: Derby County sign Stoke City defender on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28929037 |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> He made the move permanent on 1 January 2015, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 January 2015 |title=Transfer news: Ryan Shotton joins Derby on two-and-a-half-year deal |publisher=Sky Sports |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11696/9627936/transfer-news-ryan-shotton-joins-derby-on-two-and-a-half-year-deal |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>

Shotton joined fellow Championship club [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] on 28 January 2016 on loan until the end of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 January 2016 |title=Ryan Shotton Joins Birmingham City On Loan |url=http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/ryan-shotton-joins-birmingham-city-on-loan-2926203.aspx |access-date=28 January 2016 |publisher=Derby County F.C.}}</ref> He made his debut on 13 February, replacing [[Paul Caddis]] at right back for the goalless draw at [[Rotherham United]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=13 February 2016 |title=Rotherham v Birmingham City: 0–0: Blues unable to break down the hosts who end with nine men |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rotherham-v-birmingham-city-0-10884881 |access-date=13 February 2016}}</ref> He played in the next two matches before Caddis was restored to the starting eleven.<ref name=sb1516/> His next appearance was five weeks later away at [[Reading F.C.|Reading]]; he started the match at centre back alongside [[Michael Morrison (footballer)|Michael Morrison]], and scored Birmingham's second goal in their 2–0 win after 27 minutes when [[David Cotterill]]'s free kick was parried by Reading's goalkeeper.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 April 2016 |title=Reading 0–2 Birmingham City: Clayton Donaldson and Ryan Shotton secure win |publisher=Sky Sports |agency=PA Sport |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/reading-vs-birmham/340021 |access-date=9 April 2016}}</ref> Playing in his preferred position and hoping for a permanent move,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=10 April 2016 |title=Birmingham City: I want to impress Gary Rowett enough to make this loan move permanent |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-want-impress-gary-11166058 |access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref> Shotton kept his place for the next five matches, and succeeded in impressing manager [[Gary Rowett]] to the extent that he would consider making an offer for the player if he were available.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=5 May 2016 |title=Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett speaks about Ryan Shotton interest |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-manager-gary-rowett-11287751 |access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref>

===Birmingham City===
Shotton signed a three-year contract with Birmingham City on 30 June 2016. The fee was undisclosed,<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 June 2016 |title=Ryan Shotton: Derby County defender completes move to Birmingham City |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36677922 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> but was later reported to be around £300,000.<ref name="Wantaway">{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Conor |date=8 August 2017 |title=Birmingham City's wantaway defender Ryan Shotton: The story so far |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-citys-wantaway-defender-ryan-13448119 |access-date=9 August 2017}}</ref> He began the season partnering Morrison at the centre of a back four; he felt they worked well together, and the pair established themselves as a strong defensively sound pairing.<ref name="ShottonAug">{{Cite news |last=Dicken |first=Alex |date=25 August 2016 |title=Birmingham City: Ryan Shotton discusses his improving defensive partnership with captain Michael Morrison |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-ryan-shotton-discusses-11797908 |access-date=9 August 2017}}</ref> Rowett commented that Shotton's athleticism enabled the team to defend higher up the pitch and that his concentration and decision-making were improving.<ref name="RowettSept">{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=19 September 2016 |title=Birmingham City Gary Rowett gives Ryan Shotton a difficult target |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-gary-rowett-gives-11906146 |access-date=9 August 2017}}</ref> The following week, Shotton admitted responsibility for slack marking that allowed [[Steven Caulker]] to score an equaliser for [[Queens Park Rangers]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2016 |title=Queens Park Rangers 1–1 Birmingham City |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37392409 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> and then produced a fine performance as Birmingham drew 1–1 in the local derby against newly relegated [[Aston Villa]] in October{{snd}}with his dreadlocks dyed blue for the occasion.<ref name=Wantaway/> He scored twice in the first half of the season: the opening goal in a 2–2 draw at home to [[Preston North End]] and Birmingham's second goal away to [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]] at the end of November that secured a 2–1 win.<ref name=sb1617/> After that match, Rowett praised Shotton's progress both in terms of concentration and as Morrison's defensive partner{{snd}}both had played every minute of the campaign thus far{{snd}}but reminded him that he needed to remain focused in training as well as on the pitch.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=30 November 2016 |title=Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett hails 'bargain' signing Ryan Shotton |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-manager-gary-rowett-12254602 |access-date=9 August 2017}}</ref>

Two weeks later, with the team just outside the play-off positions, Rowett was replaced by [[Gianfranco Zola]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 December 2014 |title=Gianfranco Zola: Birmingham City appoint ex-West Ham boss as manager |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38322274 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> who retained Shotton and Morrison as his central defenders of choice in a three-man back line.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ireland |first=Shane |date=22 March 2017 |title=Ryan Shotton special report: A close look at the Birmingham City defender's past, present and future |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ryan-shotton-special-report-close-12782778 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> In early February, Morrison underwent a hernia operation that was to keep him out until the last two matches of the season, and Shotton himself missed three matches with a groin injury.<ref name="Hernia">{{Cite news |date=8 May 2017 |title=Birmingham City: Harry Redknapp has galvanised Blues, says skipper Morrison |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39846345 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=18 February 2017 |title=Birmingham City vs QPR team news: Ryan Shotton returns; Lukas Jutkiewicz out |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/birmingham-city-vs-qpr-team-12623498 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> On his return, he played alongside a variety of defenders as Birmingham slipped towards relegation. Zola's replacement by [[Harry Redknapp]] with three matches left coincided with Morrison's return to the team, and in a final fixture that Shotton later compared to soldiers in the trenches, the pair helped Birmingham keep a clean sheet away to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] to protect a 1–0 lead and secure Championship survival.<ref name=Hernia/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pollock |first=Sam |date=9 May 2017 |title=Birmingham City: Ryan Shotton – we felt like soldiers! |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-ryan-shotton-felt-13010004 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He finished the season with 43 league appearances, more than any other Birmingham player.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Birmingham 2016/17 Player Appearances |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=291&teamTabs=stats&season_id=149 |access-date=10 August 2017 |website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm}}</ref>

Shotton said he was happy at Birmingham, and would consider extending his contract.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=9 June 2017 |title=Birmingham City transfer news: The latest on Ryan Shotton's Blues future |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-latest-13164680 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> But after the arrival of [[Marc Roberts (footballer)|Marc Roberts]] as first choice alongside Morrison, and with the club actively pursuing other central defenders, Redknapp stated that Shotton wanted to leave. He reportedly turned down a move to Bristol City, and bids from [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] and [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] were rejected by the club,<ref name=Wantaway/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jackson |first=William |date=30 July 2017 |title=Harry Redknapp confirms reported Hull City target Ryan Shotton is keen to leave Birmingham City |work=Hull Daily Mail |url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/harry-redknapp-confirms-reported-hull-254508 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> but on 10 August Redknapp confirmed that a deal had been agreed with Middlesbrough, but that Shotton would not leave until replacements arrived.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dick |first=Brian |date=10 June 2017 |title=Birmingham City transfer news and rumours LIVE: Ogenyi Onazi lowdown |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-rumours-13456938 |access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref> He was not included in the matchday squad until the fourth match of the season, at home to [[Bolton Wanderers]], and when Morrison broke his nose in the first half, it was Shotton who replaced him.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shaw |first=Dominic |date=16 August 2017 |title=Ryan Shotton: Birmingham defender's Middlesbrough move on hold again as Redknapp faces Birmingham injury crisis |work=Evening Gazette |location=Middlesbrough |url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ryan-shotton-defenders-middlesbrough-move-13482830 |access-date=19 August 2017}}</ref> Wearing a protective mask, Morrison was fit to start the next match three days later and Shotton, whose wife had recently given birth, was again omitted.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dicken |first=Alex |date=18 August 2017 |title=Birmingham City's Ryan Shotton: Harry Redknapp discusses impending Middlesbrough switch |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-citys-ryan-shotton-harry-13495045 |access-date=19 August 2017}}</ref> Eventually, with the transfer window closing and Birmingham about to sign [[Harlee Dean]] from Brentford, Shotton was free to complete his move to Middlesbrough.<ref name="FreeToGo">{{Cite news |last=Downie |first=Keith |date=30 August 2017 |title=Ryan Shotton at Middlesbrough for medical ahead of move from Birmingham |publisher=Sky Sports |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11680/11012646/ryan-shotton-at-middlesbrough-for-medical-ahead-of-move-from-birmingham |access-date=30 August 2017}}</ref>

===Middlesbrough===
Shotton signed a three-year contract with newly relegated [[EFL Championship|Championship]] club Middlesbrough on 30 August 2017;<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2017 |title=Ryan Shotton signs for Boro |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/ryan-shotton-signs-for-boro |access-date=30 August 2017 |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref> the fee was undisclosed, though was widely reported as £3&nbsp;million. He later refused a contract extension so now plys his trade in non-league after drifting around Australia.<ref name=FreeToGo/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dicken |first=Alex |date=18 August 2017 |title=Birmingham City's Ryan Shotton: Harry Redknapp discusses impending Middlesbrough switch |work=Birmingham Mail |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-citys-ryan-shotton-harry-13495045 |access-date=30 August 2017}}</ref>

=== Leek Town ===
On 31 October 2020, Shotton made an [[FA Trophy]] appearance for [[Northern Premier League]] First Division South East club [[Leek Town F.C.|Leek Town]]. They lost 3–2 to [[Evesham United F.C.|Evesham United]].<ref name="Smith">{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Peter |date=31 October 2020 |title=Ex-Stoke City defender Ryan Shotton makes shock debut for Leek Town in FA Trophy |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-ryan-shotton-leek-town-4658575 |access-date=2 November 2020 |website=StokeonTrentLive}}</ref> Four days later he played a in a 3–2 League win against [[Ilkeston F.C.|Ilkeston]].<ref name="FWP2021">{{Cite web |title=Leek Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Ryan Shotton |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/leek-town/appearances/ryan-shotton/34549 |access-date=2 November 2020 |website=Football Web Pages}}</ref>

=== Melbourne Victory ===
Shotton signed for [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]] on 18 December 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/melbourne-victory-signs-ryan-shotton |title=Melbourne Victory signs Ryan Shotton |publisher=Melbourne Victory FC |date=18 December 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> He played seven [[A-League]] matches in the early part of 2021,<ref name="Soccerway"/> but his season was disrupted first by a groin injury and then by a knee injury sustained during his comeback match, and he left the club by mutual consent in May.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/7262196/victory-part-ways-with-defender-shotton/ |title=Victory part ways with defender Shotton |first=Anna |last=Harrington |newspaper=Mandurah Mail |date=20 May 2021 |access-date=20 May 2021}}</ref>

===Hanley Town===
In August 2021, Shotton joined [[Midland Football League|Midland League Premier Division]] side [[Hanley Town F.C.|Hanley Town]], managed by former Stoke City teammate [[Carl Dickinson]].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1430943584149282820|title=We are delighted to announce the signing of Ryan Shotton. An incredible coup for the football club. Please welcome Ryan to Hanley Town.|user=HanleyTown66|author-link=Hanley Town F.C.|date=26 August 2021|accessdate=4 October 2024}}</ref> Following Dickinson's departure, Shotton was named player-manager.

In October 2024, following a poor start to the season, Shotton announced his departure from the club.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1841549376407404637|title=We can confirm that Ryan Shotton has decided to depart his role as manager of the football club. Ben Chapman has all decided to leave his role as assistant. Chairman Ron McIlreavy " I cannot thank Ryan and Ben enough for their efforts over the past 2 and a half years, keeping us in the league during their first attempt at management and breaking records for where the club finished in the league and also FA Trophy success. They are two fantastic men first and foremost and fantastic ambassadors for Hanley Town Football Club, I wish them both every success in whatever they do next.|user=HanleyTown66|author-link=Hanley Town F.C.|date=2 October 2024|accessdate=4 October 2024}}</ref>

==Style of play==
Shotton plays as a [[right back]] and due to his {{height|ft=6|in=3}} frame he can also be used as a makeshift [[Forward (association football)|centre forward]]. He also has the ability to perform a [[Throw-in|long throw-in]] similar to that of [[Rory Delap]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 February 2012 |title=Ryan Shotton targets Norwich City as Stoke City bid to build on win |work=Eastern Daily Press |url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/ryan-shotton-targets-norwich-city-as-stoke-city-bid-to-build-on-win-1-1222199 |access-date=25 August 2020}}</ref> [[Tony Pulis]] also played Shotton at right wing on a number of occasions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 February 2012 |title=Shotton's a wide boy, not a defender, says boss Pulis |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Shotton-s-wide-boy-defender-says-boss/story-15342281-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602002047/http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-15342281-detail/story.html |archive-date=2 June 2012}}</ref>

==Personal life==
His older brother, [[Liam Shotton|Liam]], is also a footballer who played professionally in Singapore's [[S.League]] and in [[non-League football]] in England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shotton makes Grove return |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/shotton-makes-grove-return-9511/ |access-date=1 January 2012 |website=Pitchero Non-League}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=L. Shotton |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/liam-shotton/214099/ |access-date=28 January 2016 |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group}}</ref> His cousin [[Saul Shotton]] is also a footballer.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saul Shotton: West Bromwich Albion sign former Bury defender |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49714737 |access-date=12 November 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 September 2019}}</ref>

Shotton was charged with assault at a nightclub in [[Hanley, Staffordshire|Hanley]] in June 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 July 2012 |title=Stoke City star Ryan Shotton accused of Hanley attack |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-star-Ryan-Shotton-accused-Hanley/story-16582153-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> He was found not guilty in December 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 December 2012 |title=Stoke City star Ryan Shotton cleared of Hanley assault |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-star-Ryan-Shotton-cleared-Hanley/story-17619410-detail/story.html |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> As of November 2020, Shotton owned the Black Lion pub in [[Cheddleton]].<ref name="Smith" />


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{updated|match played 1 October 2024}}


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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!rowspan=2|Season
!colspan="2"|League
!colspan=3|League
!colspan="2"|FA Cup
!colspan=2|FA Cup
!colspan="2"|League Cup
!colspan=2|League Cup
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan=2|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
!colspan=2|Total
|-
|-
!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
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|-
|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|rowspan=8|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|[[2007–08 Stoke City F.C. season|2007–08]]<ref name="sb0708">{{soccerbase season|47302|2007|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|[[Premier League 2007–08|2007–08]]
|[[Football League Championship|Championship]]
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0
|-
|-
|[[2008–09 Stoke City F.C. season|2008–09]]<ref name="sb0809">{{soccerbase season|47302|2008|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|[[Altrincham F.C.|Altrinchan]] (Loan)
|[[Premier League]]
|[[2007–08 Football Conference|2007–08]]
|34||5||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||36||5
|0||0||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0
|-
|-
|[[2009–10 Stoke City F.C. season|2009–10]]<ref name="sb0910">{{soccerbase season|47302|2009|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]
|[[Premier League 2008–09|2008–09]]
|Premier League
|0||0||0||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0
|0||0||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0
|-
|-
|[[2010–11 Stoke City F.C. season|2010–11]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|47302|2010|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|[[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] (Loan)
|Premier League
|[[The Football League 2008–09|2008–09]]
|33||5||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||36||5
|2||0||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4||0
|-
|-
|[[2011–12 Stoke City F.C. season|2011–12]]<ref name="Soccerway"/>
!colspan="2"|Career total
|Premier League
!67!!10!!5!!0!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!73!!10
|23||1||3||0||2||0||10{{efn|name=statsUEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||1||colspan="2"|—||38||2
|-
|[[2012–13 Stoke City F.C. season|2012–13]]<ref name="sb1213">{{soccerbase season|47302|2012|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|Premier League
|23||0||2||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||26||0
|-
|[[2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season|2013–14]]<ref name="sb1314">{{soccerbase season|47302|2013|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|Premier League
|0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!48||1||7||0||5||0||10||1||colspan="2"|—||70||2
|-
|[[Altrincham F.C.|Altrincham]] (loan)
|[[2007–08 Football Conference#Conference Premier|2007–08]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Player statistics 2007–08 |url=http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/stats07.htm |postscript=,}} {{cite web |url=http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/friend07.htm |title=Cup & Friendly Fixtures 2007–08 |postscript=none}} and {{cite web |url=http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/cupappear07.htm |title=Appearances Cup games 2007–08 |publisher=Altrincham F.C. |access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|[[Conference Premier]]
|34||5||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4{{efn|One appearance in [[FA Trophy]], three appearances and two goals in [[Cheshire Senior Cup]]}}||2||40||7
|-
|[[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] (loan)
|[[2008–09 Football League One|2008–09]]<ref name=sb0809/>
|[[Football League One|League One]]
|33||5||3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3{{efn|name=FLT|Appearance in [[Football League Trophy]]}}||1||39||6
|-
|[[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] (loan)
|[[2009–10 Barnsley F.C. season|2009–10]]<ref name=sb0910/>
|Championship
|30||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||0
|-
|[[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] (loan)
|[[2013–14 Wigan Athletic F.C. season|2013–14]]<ref name=sb1314/>
|Championship
|9||1||0||0||1||0||4{{efn|name=statsUEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||14||1
|-
|rowspan=3|[[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]
|[[2014–15 Derby County F.C. season|2014–15]]<ref name="sb1415">{{soccerbase season|47302|2014|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref>
|Championship
|25||2||2||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||29||2
|-
|[[2015–16 Derby County F.C. season|2015–16]]<ref name=sb1516/>
|Championship
|6||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||7||0
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!31||2||3||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||36||2
|-
|[[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] (loan)
|[[2015–16 Birmingham City F.C. season|2015–16]]<ref name="sb1516">{{soccerbase season|47302|2015|access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref>
|Championship||9||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||1
|-
|rowspan=3|Birmingham City
|[[2016–17 Birmingham City F.C. season|2016–17]]<ref name="sb1617">{{soccerbase season|47302|2016|access-date=7 May 2017}}</ref>
|Championship||43||2||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||45||2
|-
|[[2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season|2017–18]]<ref name=sb1718/>
|Championship||1||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!53||3||2||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||56||3
|-
|rowspan=4|[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]
|[[2017–18 Middlesbrough F.C. season|2017–18]]<ref name="sb1718">{{soccerbase season|47302|2017|access-date=23 April 2018}}</ref>
|Championship||24||1||2||0||colspan=2|—||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in [[EFL Championship play-offs]]}}||0||28||1
|-
|[[2018–19 Middlesbrough F.C. season|2018–19]]<ref name="sb1819">{{soccerbase season|47302|2018|access-date=8 December 2019}}</ref>
|Championship||34||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||35||0
|-
|[[2019–20 Middlesbrough F.C. season|2019–20]]<ref name="sb1920">{{soccerbase season|47302|2019|access-date=20 May 2021}}</ref>
|Championship||21||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||21||0
|-
!colspan=2|Total
!79||1||3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0||84||1
|-
|[[Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy|Middlesbrough U23]]
|2017–18<ref name=sb1718/>
|colspan="3"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|name=EFLT|Appearance in [[EFL Trophy]]}}||0||1||0
|-
|[[Leek Town F.C.|Leek Town]]
|[[2020–21 Northern Premier League|2020–21]]<ref name="Smith"/><ref name="FWP2021" />
|[[Northern Premier League|NPL]] First Division South East
|1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[FA Trophy]]}}||0||2||0
|-
|[[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]]
|[[2020–21 Melbourne Victory FC season|2020–21]]<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=R. Shotton |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/ryan-shotton/35873/ |access-date=20 May 2021 |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group}}</ref>
|[[A-League]]
|8||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||8||0
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|rowspan=5|[[Hanley Town F.C.|Hanley Town]]
|[[2021–22 Midland Football League|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Hanley Town {{!}} Player Season Totals {{!}} The FA |url=https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayTeam.html?divisionseason=458124774&teamID=663842873#tab-2 |website=www.fulltime.thefa.com |access-date=31 March 2023}}</ref>
|[[Midland Football League|Midland League]] Premier Division
|25||0||5||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||2{{efn|Two appearances in [[FA Vase]]}}||0||32||0
|-
|[[2022–23 Northern Premier League|2022–23]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Football Web Pages {{!}} Hanley Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Ryan Shotton |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hanley-town/appearances/2022-2023/ryan-shotton/947165 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk |access-date=2 September 2023}}</ref>
|[[Northern Premier League#Division One West|Northern Premier League Division One West]]
|16||2||4||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||2{{efn|One appearance in [[FA Trophy]], one appearance in [[Staffordshire Senior Cup]]}}||0||22||2
|-
|[[2023–24 Northern Premier League|2023–24]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Football Web Pages {{!}} Hanley Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Ryan Shotton |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hanley-town/appearances/2023-2024/ryan-shotton/947165 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk |access-date=2 September 2023}}</ref>
|Northern Premier League Division One West
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|-
|[[2024–25 Northern Premier League|2024–25]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Football Web Pages {{!}} Hanley Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Ryan Shotton |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/hanley-town/appearances/2024-2025/ryan-shotton/947165 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref>
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|-
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==Honours==
'''Stoke City'''
*[[FA Cup]] runner-up: [[2010–11 FA Cup|2010–11]]

'''Individual'''
*[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] Young Player of the Season: [[2011–12 Stoke City F.C. season|2011–12]]<ref name=STFCawards/>


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Latest revision as of 05:03, 31 October 2024

Ryan Shotton
Shotton playing for Birmingham City in April 2016
Personal information
Full name Ryan Colin Shotton[1]
Date of birth (1988-10-30) 30 October 1988 (age 36)[2][3]
Place of birth Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[4]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2005–2007 Stoke City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2015 Stoke City 48 (1)
2007–2008 → Altrincham (loan) 34 (5)
2008–2009 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 33 (5)
2009–2010 → Barnsley (loan) 30 (0)
2013 → Wigan Athletic (loan) 9 (1)
2014 → Derby County (loan) 12 (2)
2015–2016 Derby County 19 (0)
2016 → Birmingham City (loan) 9 (1)
2016–2017 Birmingham City 44 (2)
2017–2020 Middlesbrough 75 (1)
2020 Leek Town 1 (0)
2020–2021 Melbourne Victory 8 (0)
2021–2024 Hanley Town 61 (3)
Managerial career
2022–2024 Hanley Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:20, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

Ryan Colin Shotton (born 30 October 1988) is an English professional footballer and manager who plays as a defender. He was most recently player-manager of Northern Premier League Division One West club Hanley Town.

Shotton progressed through the Stoke City Academy and signed a professional contract in 2007. He went on loan to Altrincham, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley respectively to gain first team experience. He broke into the Stoke squad towards the end of the 2010–11 season. He played in the UEFA Europa League in 2011–12 scoring against Maccabi Tel Aviv. In September 2013 Shotton joined Wigan Athletic on loan. He then joined Derby County on loan in August 2014 before completing a permanent move in January 2015. In 2016, he spent time on loan at Birmingham City, and signed for them permanently in June of that year, before moving on to Middlesbrough in August 2017 where he spent three seasons. He played briefly for Leek Town before joining A-League club Melbourne Victory in 2020.

Career

[edit]

Stoke City

[edit]
Shotton playing for Stoke City in 2013

Born in Fenton, Staffordshire,[5] Shotton joined his local league side, Stoke City, where he progressed through the youth ranks and was handed a professional contract in 2007.[4] He then moved on loan to Altrincham of the Conference National,[6] where he spent most of the 2007–08 season. He began at centre back before slotting into the right-back position,[citation needed] and he also played some matches as a forward, scoring five goals.[7] Shotton won the Supporters' Player of the Year award for his performances on loan at Altrincham.[8] He made his debut for Stoke on 26 August 2008 in a 3–2 victory over Cheltenham Town in the League Cup, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute.[9]

He then joined League One club Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan on 29 August 2008,[10] and made his debut four days later, at home to Accrington Stanley in a 1–0 win in the Football League Trophy.[11] He scored his first goal for Tranmere away at Huddersfield Town, heading in the winner to clinch a 2–1 victory.[12] His loan at Rovers was extended until the end of the 2008–09 season.[13][14][15] On 23 September 2009 Shotton and teammate Carl Dickinson joined Championship side Barnsley on loan for three months.[16] Both spent the entire season with the club, and Shotton made 30 appearances.[17]

Shotton signed a two-year contract extension in September 2010 keeping him at the Britannia Stadium until 2013.[18] He made his first appearance on the Stoke bench for a league game against Wigan Athletic in December 2010. He made his home debut for Stoke in an FA Cup match against Cardiff City on 8 January 2011 and played the full 90 minutes.[19] He described it as one of the proudest moments of his life.[20]

"It was absolutely unbelievable really when the gaffer told me I was in the team, and it was such a proud moment for me. The gaffer pulled me aside on Tuesday and told me to prepare myself because I was in his mind for the game. Then on the morning of the game, he named his team and I was in there and it was such a surreal moment when I heard him tell me the news. I would be lying if I said there weren't any nerves because there were, so just to get out there and put in a decent performance was fantastic for me"

— Shotton on making his home debut for Stoke.[21]

He made his Premier League debut for Stoke in a 0–0 draw with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on 30 April 2011.[22] Shotton appeared to have scored his first goal for Stoke in a 1–0 win over Hajduk Split in the UEFA Europa League where he was playing as a makeshift centre forward, but the goal was officially recorded as an own goal.[23][24] He did score in the 89th minute of the Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion on 28 August to secure a 1–0 win,[25] and scored in the Europa League against Maccabi Tel Aviv on 20 October.[26] Shotton signed a new four-year contract with Stoke in November 2011.[27] He made his first Premier League start for Stoke on 3 December, in an away win over Everton where he played at right midfield in place of Jermaine Pennant,[28] and said that the first half of the season could not have gone better for him.[29]

He was named Stoke's Young Player of the Season for 2011–12,[30] despite an indifferent run of form after Christmas until the end of the season, and he began 2012–13 out of the first team frame.[31] But following injuries to Marc Wilson and Andy Wilkinson, Shotton had the opportunity to return to the starting line-up in November 2012.[32] He was warned by manager Tony Pulis that he needed to "get his head together" to remain in the side.[31] He played 26 times for Stoke in 2012–13,[33] as the Potters finished in 13th position, and often came in for criticism from supporters.[34]

At the start of the 2013–14 season, Shotton failed to make force his way into new manager Mark Hughes' plans. A permanent transfer to Wigan Athletic fell through, but he joined the Championship club on loan until 2 January 2014.[35][36] He made 14 appearances for the Latics, scoring once, in a 2–0 victory against Ipswich Town on 22 September.[37][38]

Derby County

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Shotton playing for Derby County in 2015

On 25 August 2014, Shotton joined Derby County on loan with a view to a permanent deal.[39] He made the move permanent on 1 January 2015, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[40]

Shotton joined fellow Championship club Birmingham City on 28 January 2016 on loan until the end of the season.[41] He made his debut on 13 February, replacing Paul Caddis at right back for the goalless draw at Rotherham United.[42] He played in the next two matches before Caddis was restored to the starting eleven.[43] His next appearance was five weeks later away at Reading; he started the match at centre back alongside Michael Morrison, and scored Birmingham's second goal in their 2–0 win after 27 minutes when David Cotterill's free kick was parried by Reading's goalkeeper.[44] Playing in his preferred position and hoping for a permanent move,[45] Shotton kept his place for the next five matches, and succeeded in impressing manager Gary Rowett to the extent that he would consider making an offer for the player if he were available.[46]

Birmingham City

[edit]

Shotton signed a three-year contract with Birmingham City on 30 June 2016. The fee was undisclosed,[47] but was later reported to be around £300,000.[48] He began the season partnering Morrison at the centre of a back four; he felt they worked well together, and the pair established themselves as a strong defensively sound pairing.[49] Rowett commented that Shotton's athleticism enabled the team to defend higher up the pitch and that his concentration and decision-making were improving.[50] The following week, Shotton admitted responsibility for slack marking that allowed Steven Caulker to score an equaliser for Queens Park Rangers,[51] and then produced a fine performance as Birmingham drew 1–1 in the local derby against newly relegated Aston Villa in October – with his dreadlocks dyed blue for the occasion.[48] He scored twice in the first half of the season: the opening goal in a 2–2 draw at home to Preston North End and Birmingham's second goal away to Brentford at the end of November that secured a 2–1 win.[52] After that match, Rowett praised Shotton's progress both in terms of concentration and as Morrison's defensive partner – both had played every minute of the campaign thus far – but reminded him that he needed to remain focused in training as well as on the pitch.[53]

Two weeks later, with the team just outside the play-off positions, Rowett was replaced by Gianfranco Zola,[54] who retained Shotton and Morrison as his central defenders of choice in a three-man back line.[55] In early February, Morrison underwent a hernia operation that was to keep him out until the last two matches of the season, and Shotton himself missed three matches with a groin injury.[56][57] On his return, he played alongside a variety of defenders as Birmingham slipped towards relegation. Zola's replacement by Harry Redknapp with three matches left coincided with Morrison's return to the team, and in a final fixture that Shotton later compared to soldiers in the trenches, the pair helped Birmingham keep a clean sheet away to Bristol City to protect a 1–0 lead and secure Championship survival.[56][58] He finished the season with 43 league appearances, more than any other Birmingham player.[59]

Shotton said he was happy at Birmingham, and would consider extending his contract.[60] But after the arrival of Marc Roberts as first choice alongside Morrison, and with the club actively pursuing other central defenders, Redknapp stated that Shotton wanted to leave. He reportedly turned down a move to Bristol City, and bids from Hull City and Middlesbrough were rejected by the club,[48][61] but on 10 August Redknapp confirmed that a deal had been agreed with Middlesbrough, but that Shotton would not leave until replacements arrived.[62] He was not included in the matchday squad until the fourth match of the season, at home to Bolton Wanderers, and when Morrison broke his nose in the first half, it was Shotton who replaced him.[63] Wearing a protective mask, Morrison was fit to start the next match three days later and Shotton, whose wife had recently given birth, was again omitted.[64] Eventually, with the transfer window closing and Birmingham about to sign Harlee Dean from Brentford, Shotton was free to complete his move to Middlesbrough.[65]

Middlesbrough

[edit]

Shotton signed a three-year contract with newly relegated Championship club Middlesbrough on 30 August 2017;[66] the fee was undisclosed, though was widely reported as £3 million. He later refused a contract extension so now plys his trade in non-league after drifting around Australia.[65][67]

Leek Town

[edit]

On 31 October 2020, Shotton made an FA Trophy appearance for Northern Premier League First Division South East club Leek Town. They lost 3–2 to Evesham United.[68] Four days later he played a in a 3–2 League win against Ilkeston.[69]

Melbourne Victory

[edit]

Shotton signed for Melbourne Victory on 18 December 2020.[70] He played seven A-League matches in the early part of 2021,[71] but his season was disrupted first by a groin injury and then by a knee injury sustained during his comeback match, and he left the club by mutual consent in May.[72]

Hanley Town

[edit]

In August 2021, Shotton joined Midland League Premier Division side Hanley Town, managed by former Stoke City teammate Carl Dickinson.[73] Following Dickinson's departure, Shotton was named player-manager.

In October 2024, following a poor start to the season, Shotton announced his departure from the club.[74]

Style of play

[edit]

Shotton plays as a right back and due to his 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) frame he can also be used as a makeshift centre forward. He also has the ability to perform a long throw-in similar to that of Rory Delap.[75] Tony Pulis also played Shotton at right wing on a number of occasions.[76]

Personal life

[edit]

His older brother, Liam, is also a footballer who played professionally in Singapore's S.League and in non-League football in England.[77][78] His cousin Saul Shotton is also a footballer.[79]

Shotton was charged with assault at a nightclub in Hanley in June 2012.[80] He was found not guilty in December 2012.[81] As of November 2020, Shotton owned the Black Lion pub in Cheddleton.[68]

Career statistics

[edit]
As of match played 1 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke City 2007–08[82] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
2008–09[83] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
2009–10[84] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
2010–11[85] Premier League 2 0 2 0 0 0 — — 4 0
2011–12[71] Premier League 23 1 3 0 2 0 10[a] 1 — 38 2
2012–13[33] Premier League 23 0 2 0 1 0 — — 26 0
2013–14[38] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Total 48 1 7 0 5 0 10 1 — 70 2
Altrincham (loan) 2007–08[86] Conference Premier 34 5 2 0 — — 4[b] 2 40 7
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2008–09[83] League One 33 5 3 0 0 0 — 3[c] 1 39 6
Barnsley (loan) 2009–10[84] Championship 30 0 1 0 0 0 — — 31 0
Wigan Athletic (loan) 2013–14[38] Championship 9 1 0 0 1 0 4[a] 0 — 14 1
Derby County 2014–15[87] Championship 25 2 2 0 2 0 — — 29 2
2015–16[43] Championship 6 0 1 0 0 0 — — 7 0
Total 31 2 3 0 2 0 — — 36 2
Birmingham City (loan) 2015–16[43] Championship 9 1 — — — — 9 1
Birmingham City 2016–17[52] Championship 43 2 2 0 0 0 — — 45 2
2017–18[88] Championship 1 0 — 1 0 — — 2 0
Total 53 3 2 0 1 0 — — 56 3
Middlesbrough 2017–18[88] Championship 24 1 2 0 — — 2[d] 0 28 1
2018–19[89] Championship 34 0 1 0 0 0 — — 35 0
2019–20[90] Championship 21 0 0 0 0 0 — — 21 0
Total 79 1 3 0 0 0 — 2 0 84 1
Middlesbrough U23 2017–18[88] — — — — 1[e] 0 1 0
Leek Town 2020–21[68][69] NPL First Division South East 1 0 — — — 1[f] 0 2 0
Melbourne Victory 2020–21[71] A-League 8 0 — — — — 8 0
Hanley Town 2021–22[91] Midland League Premier Division 25 0 5 0 — — 2[g] 0 32 0
2022–23[92] Northern Premier League Division One West 16 2 4 0 — — 2[h] 0 22 2
2023–24[93] Northern Premier League Division One West 17 1 2 1 — — 2[i] 0 21 2
2024–25[94] Northern Premier League Division One West 3 0 1 0 — — 2[i] 1 6 1
Total 61 3 12 1 — — 8 1 81 5
Career total 387 21 33 1 9 0 14 1 19 4 462 27
  1. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, three appearances and two goals in Cheshire Senior Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  4. ^ Appearances in EFL Championship play-offs
  5. ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy
  6. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
  7. ^ Two appearances in FA Vase
  8. ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Staffordshire Senior Cup
  9. ^ a b Appearances in FA Trophy

Honours

[edit]

Stoke City

Individual

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