Ryan Shotton profile
- Club
- _Free Agent Soccer
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
- England
- Date of birth
- 1988-10-30
- Birthplace
- Fenton, Stoke
- Height
- 1.91
- Weight
- 83.9
About Ryan Shotton
Ryan Colin Shotton (born 30 October 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender who plays for Midland Football League 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.