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Ryan David Edmondson (born 20 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners.

Key Information

Edmondson began his career at York City, making his first-team debut at the age of 16 in October 2017. He was signed by Leeds United for an undisclosed fee the following month and made his debut in the Championship in May 2018. He was called up to the England national under-19 team and scored one goal in three appearances. He spent the first half of the 2020–21 season on loan at Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen and spent the second half of the season with Northampton Town. He was loaned out to Fleetwood Town for the 2021–22 season but was recalled early in January to find more game time with Port Vale. He helped the club earn promotion to League One via the League Two play-offs in 2022. He joined Carlisle United on a free transfer in June 2022 and won a second successive League Two play-off final in 2023.

He joined Australian club Central Coast Mariners in January 2024. He helped his new team to a treble in his first season, winning the A-League Championship, A-League premiership and AFC Cup at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Early life

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Ryan David Edmondson[2] was born on 20 May 2001[3] in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.[4] He supported Leeds United as a child.[5]

Career

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Early career

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Edmondson joined York City's academy in 2015[6] after being rejected by Huddersfield Town.[7] He made his first-team debut in the National League North on 7 October 2017, when being substituted on in the 72nd minute in a 2–1 win over Brackley Town at Bootham Crescent.[8] At the age of 16 years and 140 days, he became the third youngest player in the club's history.[6] Manager Martin Gray said that the player had the potential to reach the Premier League.[9]

Edmondson was signed by Championship club Leeds United on 15 November 2017, on a scholarship contract until June 2020 for an undisclosed fee.[6][10] After impressing in the youth teams during the spring,[11] Edmondson debuted for Leeds in the Championship on the last day of the season, 6 May 2018, as a 73rd-minute substitute in a 2–0 home victory against Queens Park Rangers, aged 16 years and 351 days.[12] Manager Paul Heckingbottom praised the teenager's attitude after the match, though admitted that he had a long way to go before being ready to play regular first-team football.[13]

Edmondson signed a new three-year contract with Leeds on 7 August 2018.[14] At a later date he signed a new contract to keep him at Elland Road until summer 2023, though the club did not report the news at the time.[15] He made one league appearance as a substitute for the first-team but thrived in the under-23 team, scoring 18 times during the 2018–19 season and, on 6 May, was part of the team who won the Professional Development League (Category 2) final in a 4–2 penalty shoot-out win (0–0 after extra time) against Birmingham City.[16] Leeds were promoted into the Premier League at the end of the 2019–20 season, leaving Edmondson to need loan moves in order to find first-team football, though he would be closely monitored by head coach Marcelo Bielsa.[17]

Loans

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On 31 July 2020, Edmondson joined Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen on loan until January 2021.[18] His debut came in their first match of the season as a 65th-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat at home to Rangers.[19][20] Manager Derek McInnes stated that "I thought when Edmondson came on that he gave us a bit more psychically and it annoyed their centre backs a bit more with his running power and his physical size".[21] However soon afterwards he sustained an ankle injury in training, which was expected to prevent him from playing for a few months.[22] However, he returned to the team earlier than expected, coming on as a substitute against Motherwell on 20 September.[23] He scored his first goals for Aberdeen when he scored twice in a 4–2 win over Hamilton Academical on 20 October.[24] He found game time hard to come by as he had originally been signed as a replacement for Sam Cosgrove, who was expected to leave but ended up staying at Pittodrie, and Edmondson returned to Leeds United at the end of his loan in January 2021.[25][26]

On 14 January 2021, Edmondson joined League One club Northampton Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.[27] Manager Keith Curle had originally tried to sign him in the summer.[28] He scored his first goal for the club on 6 March, in a 4–1 win over Portsmouth at Sixfields; he was awarded the goal by the dubious goals committee as it had been initially credited to teammate Sam Hoskins, whose chip was heading for the net before being bungled over the line by Edmondson.[29] He ended the loan spell with two goals from 21 appearances.[30] However he was dropped by manager Jon Brady after coming into personal difficulties.[31]

Edmondson joined League One club Fleetwood Town on 11 June 2021 on loan for the 2021–22 season.[32] He struggled to establish himself at Highbury under both Simon Grayson and Stephen Crainey, and scored just two goals in 17 games before being recalled by Leeds United on 4 January 2022.[33][34][35] Later that day, he was loaned out to League Two club Port Vale for the rest of the season.[36] Manager Darrell Clarke said that "he fits the profile of the type player that we were looking for particularly with his presence, mobility and his touch".[37] Edmondson scored his first goal for the "Valiants" on 1 February, his flicked header opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Forest Green Rovers at Vale Park.[38] He was an unused substitute as Vale secured promotion to League One via the 2022 League Two play-offs with victory over Mansfield Town in the final at Wembley Stadium.[39]

Carlisle United

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Edmondson returned to League Two permanently on 23 June 2022 when he signed a two-year contract with Carlisle United on a free transfer.[40] He scored his first league goal for the Cumbrians on 22 October, in a 3–2 defeat at Brunton Park, though was sent off for violent conduct on opposition player Darren Pratley.[41] He dislocated his shoulder during a 2–1 defeat at Northampton Town on 20 December, which saw him ruled out of action for an "extended period".[42] Assistant manager Gavin Skelton said that he was ahead of schedule by returning to fitness in March.[43] He scored six goals from 30 appearances during the 2022–23 season, and converted his penalty in the shoot-out victory over Stockport County in the 2023 League Two play-off final.[44][45]

Speaking in August 2023, manager Paul Simpson said that Edmondson spent too much time out on the wings and would improve by staying in position as a central striker.[46] On 18 January 2024, he departed the club by mutual consent to pursue a career in Australia.[47]

Central Coast Mariners

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On 26 January 2024, Edmondson joined A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The move saw him reunite with former Leeds United youth coach Mark Jackson.[48] On 13 February, Edmondson his first career hat-trick in a 4–0 win over Phnom Penh Crown in the AFC Cup Zonal semi-finals.[49] He was part of the Mariners' Championship, Premiership and AFC Cup winning 2023–24 season.[50][51][52] In the A-League Grand final, Edmondson scored a brace in a 3–1 victory over Melbourne Victory and was awarded the Joe Marston Medal as the best player of the match.[53] The AFC Cup title was secured with a 1–0 victory over Lebanese side Al Ahed.[54] He suffered a shoulder injury in the AFC Champions League Elite in February 2025 and was ruled out for the rest of the 2024–25 season.[55]

International career

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Edmondson received his first international call-up for the England national under-19 team's friendlies against Greece and Germany in September 2019.[56] He made his debut on 5 September when starting against Greece at St George's Park, scoring in the 60th minute of a 3–1 win.[57] He finished his career with the under-19s with three appearances, which all came in 2019, scoring one goal.[58]

Style of play

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Head of Academy Coaching at Leeds United Richard Cresswell described Edmondson as a striker with "a bit of everything", with his strengths being heading, work rate and hold-up play.[59]

Career statistics

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As of match played 11 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
York City 2017–18[1][60] National League North 1 0 0 0 1 0
Leeds United 2017–18[61] Championship 1 0 0 0 1 0
2018–19[62] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2019–20[63] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Aberdeen (loan) 2020–21[30] Scottish Premiership 14 2 1 0 1[c] 0 16 2
Northampton Town (loan) 2020–21[30] League One 21 2 21 2
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2021–22[64] League One 11 0 1 0 1 0 4[d] 2 17 2
Port Vale (loan) 2021–22[64] League Two 19 3 2[e] 0 21 3
Carlisle United 2022–23[44] League Two 23 4 1 1 1 1 5[f] 0 30 6
2023–24[65] League One 18 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 22 1
Total 41 5 2 1 2 1 7 0 52 7
Central Coast Mariners 2023–24[1] A-League Men 15 4 0 0 7[g] 3 22 7
2024–25[1] A-League Men 11 2 1 0 7[h] 0 19 2
2025–26[1] A-League Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 26 6 1 0 0 0 14 3 41 9
Career total 135 18 4 1 4 1 28 5 171 25
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Australia Cup
  2. ^ Includes Scottish League Cup, EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  5. ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
  6. ^ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, three in League Two play-offs
  7. ^ Appearances in AFC Cup
  8. ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League Elite

Honours

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Port Vale

Carlisle United

Central Coast Mariners

Individual

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Ryan David Edmondson (born 20 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Central Coast Mariners of the . Edmondson began his career in the youth setup at York City, where he made his senior debut in October at the age of 16 years and 140 days during a 2–1 away win over Town in the [National League North](/page/National League North). He joined United's academy in for an undisclosed fee and progressed through their youth ranks, making his first-team debut for the club on the final day of the –18 season against Queens Park Rangers at the age of 16 years and 351 days. To gain first-team experience, Edmondson was loaned out multiple times from , including spells at in the (2020), Northampton Town in (2020–21), Fleetwood Town in (2021–22), and Port Vale in (2021–22). He transferred permanently to Carlisle United in June 2022, where he scored four goals in 34 appearances during the 2022–23 season to help the team earn promotion via the play-offs. In January 2024, he signed a permanent two-year contract with Central Coast Mariners, marking his move abroad. With the Mariners, Edmondson contributed to their 2023–24 treble, winning the A-League Men premiership and championship as well as the AFC Cup, scoring eight goals across the regular season and finals. His standout performance came in the 2024 Grand Final against Melbourne Victory, where he entered as a substitute and scored a dramatic 91st-minute equaliser to force extra time, followed by the winning goal in the 122nd minute, securing a 3–1 victory after extra time and earning him the Joe Marston Medal as the match's outstanding player. At the international level, Edmondson has represented England at under-19 youth level, receiving his first call-up in September 2019.

Early career

Early life and youth development

Ryan David Edmondson was born on 20 May 2001 in , , . Growing up in the region, Edmondson developed an early passion for football and became a supporter of local club Leeds United during his childhood. His initial involvement in the sport included youth trials, where he was rejected by Huddersfield Town's academy before securing a place at York City in 2015 at the age of 14. This move to York City's marked the beginning of his structured youth development, providing access to competitive training programs and matches in regional youth leagues. There, he honed his skills as a forward, focusing on physical and technical growth within a professional club environment.

York City

Edmondson joined York City's academy in 2015 after being released by Huddersfield Town. His breakthrough into senior football came during the 2017–18 season in the . On 7 October 2017, at the age of 16 years and 140 days, he made his first-team debut as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 home victory over Brackley Town, becoming the third-youngest player in the club's 95-year history to appear for the senior side. This appearance highlighted his potential as a tall, aggressive forward, though he did not score in his limited senior exposure. Edmondson's strong showings in youth and reserve matches further drew interest from scouts at higher-tier clubs. Notably, in the that season, he scored in York City's under-18s' 5–0 first-round win over Town and featured prominently in the subsequent 1–0 second-round defeat to Salford City, where he hit the post. These performances, combined with his physical attributes and "old-school" pressing style, impressed York manager Martin Gray, who praised his speed and work rate despite areas for technical development. In total, Edmondson recorded one senior appearance for York City without scoring a goal. His time at the club ended with a transfer to side Leeds United on 15 November 2017 for an undisclosed fee, a deal that included performance-related add-ons benefiting York. This move to his boyhood club marked the launch of his professional path in a more competitive environment.

Leeds United

Edmondson joined the Leeds United academy from York City in November 2017 on a two-and-a-half-year deal. As a lifelong supporter of the club from nearby , the move fulfilled a childhood ambition for the 16-year-old striker. He quickly established himself in the youth setup, contributing significantly to both the U18s and U23s teams. In the 2018–19 season, Edmondson scored prolifically across youth competitions, netting 18 goals for the U23s while helping them secure the Northern Section title. His performances earned him recognition as a key figure in the academy's success that year. Edmondson made his senior debut for Leeds United on 6 May 2018, substituting in the final minutes of a 2–0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at , two weeks before his 17th birthday. He went on to make one additional substitute appearance in the during his time with the first team.

Senior club career

Loan spells

Edmondson's loan career began in August 2020 when he joined side from the Leeds United academy until January 2021, where he made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals in the league. In January 2021, he moved to club Northampton Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season, featuring in 21 league appearances and scoring 2 goals across all competitions during a challenging campaign that saw the Cobblers finish 22nd and avoid relegation on the final day. The following summer, Edmondson was loaned to EFL League One's Fleetwood Town in July 2021 for the 2021–22 season, but the spell was cut short in January 2022 after 11 league appearances without scoring, as he sought more playing time elsewhere. His final loan from came immediately after, with a January 2022 move to outfit Port Vale until May, where he recorded 19 league appearances and 3 goals, including contributions in the that culminated in a 3–0 victory over Mansfield Town in the final to secure promotion to League One—though he remained an unused substitute in the showpiece. These successive loans provided Edmondson with essential senior experience across the Scottish top flight and three tiers of the , helping him accumulate over 65 appearances and adapt to varying competitive demands while building physicality and tactical awareness.

Carlisle United

On 23 June 2022, Ryan Edmondson joined Carlisle United on a permanent free transfer from Leeds United, signing a two-year contract that kept him at the club until the end of the 2023–24 season. His prior loan spell at Port Vale in League Two had built his readiness for a full senior contract in the English fourth tier. During the 2022–23 EFL League Two season, Edmondson established himself as a regular squad member, making 29 appearances across all competitions and scoring 5 goals. He contributed significantly to Carlisle's push for promotion, including key moments in the play-off campaign. In the semi-final second leg against Salford City, he started and helped secure a 3–1 aggregate victory, while in the final against Stockport County at Wembley Stadium on 28 May 2023, he entered as a substitute in the 61st minute during the 1–1 draw and successfully converted his penalty in the shootout, securing a 5–4 win that promoted Carlisle to EFL League One. Following promotion, Edmondson's role diminished in the season amid increased competition for attacking positions, where he made 18 appearances with only 5 starts and scored 1 . On 18 2024, with six months remaining on his contract, he departed the club by mutual consent to pursue opportunities abroad.

Central Coast Mariners

On 26 January 2024, Edmondson transferred from Carlisle United to Central Coast Mariners in the on a two-and-a-half-year contract expiring 30 June 2026. In his debut half-season of 2023–24, Edmondson made 21 appearances across all competitions and scored 7 goals, proving pivotal to the Mariners' historic treble of the A-League Premiership, , and . He scored a as a substitute in the AFC Cup intermediate round against Crown on 14 February 2024, helping advance in the competition that the Mariners won 1–0 in the final against Al Ahed on 5 May 2024. He also scored a brace in the 2024 , a 3–1 extra-time victory over Melbourne Victory that secured the , and was awarded the Joe Marston Medal as for his decisive contributions. During the 2024–25 season, Edmondson featured in 11 matches and netted 2 goals before suffering a season-ending injury during an AFC Champions League Elite group stage match against Johor Darul Ta'zim on 11 February 2025, which required . Edmondson recovered in time for the 2025–26 season, making 4 appearances as a key striker without scoring as of 15 November 2025; his prior experience in English football aided his adaptation to the Australian style.

Playing aspects

International career

Ryan Edmondson received his first call-up to the under-19 national team in August 2019 for a pair of friendlies as part of preparations for the . He made his debut on 5 September 2019, starting in a 3-1 victory over at St. George's Park and scoring England's second goal with a right-footed shot in the 60th minute. Four days later, on 9 September 2019, he came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute during a 1-0 defeat to in Haiger. Edmondson earned a third cap later that year, appearing in a friendly against on 9 October 2019 as part of the Marbella Cup, though lost 3-1. Across these three appearances in U19 friendlies, he accumulated 131 minutes of play, starting twice and substituting once, with one goal to his name. Despite consistent performances at club level with Leeds United during his U19 eligibility period, Edmondson has not received any further youth or senior international call-ups since 2019. No additional caps have been earned in subsequent years, including during his standout 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons with Central Coast Mariners, as of November 2025. At age 24, he remains uncapped at senior level for , though his ongoing career progression in professional leagues could position him for future consideration.

Style of play

Ryan Edmondson primarily operates as a centre-forward, leveraging his 188 cm frame to excel in aerial duels and headed attempts. His height contributes to strong aerial prowess, making him an effective target man in set-piece situations and crosses into the box. Edmondson's strengths lie in his heading ability, relentless work rate off the ball, and solid hold-up play, allowing him to bring teammates into the attack. Former Leeds United academy coach Richard Cresswell has praised his high quality, noting that "he is 6ft 2in and the boy can run," emphasizing his capacity to close down opponents, force mistakes, and ultimately score goals. At Carlisle United, manager Paul Simpson highlighted his "really good" hold-up play during pre-season, where he effectively mixed physical presence with link-up involvement. These attributes were also evident during his loan at Aberdeen, where he demonstrated glimpses of hold-up play and defensive contributions like heading clear corners. Versatile in linking play, Edmondson favors flick-ons and short passes to maintain possession and create opportunities, though he has occasionally faced criticism for inconsistent finishing during spells in lower leagues. Following his move to the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, he has adapted to the competition's faster pace, contributing to team successes through enhanced integration in attacking movements. This evolution was briefly showcased in his England U19 international appearances, where his physical and linking qualities stood out.

Achievements

Career statistics

Edmondson has made over 160 professional appearances, scoring 22 goals and providing 6 assists across his career in and as of 11 November 2025. The following table summarizes his appearances, goals, and assists by season and club, distinguishing between league and /other competitions (including , continental tournaments, and domestic cups). Data encompasses senior matches from his debut with York City in the .
SeasonClubLeague (Apps / Goals / Assists)Cups & Other (Apps / Goals / Assists)Total (Apps / Goals / Assists)
2017–18York City (1 / 0 / 0)1 / 0 / 0
2017–18Leeds United (1 / 0 / 0)1 / 0 / 0
2018–19Leeds United (1 / 0 / 0)1 / 0 / 0
2020–21Aberdeen (loan) (14 / 2 / 2) (1 / 0 / 0); Qualifying (1 / 0 / 0)16 / 2 / 2
2020–21Northampton Town (loan)League Two (21 / 1 / 1)21 / 1 / 1
2021–22Fleetwood Town (loan)League One (11 / 0 / 0) (1 / 0 / 0); (1 / 0 / 0)13 / 0 / 0
2021–22Port Vale (loan)League Two (19 / 3 / 1) (1 / 0 / 0); (1 / 0 / 0); League Two Play-offs (2 / 0 / 0)23 / 3 / 1
2022–23Carlisle UnitedLeague Two (23 / 4 / 1) (1 / 1 / 0); (1 / 1 / 0); League Two Play-offs (3 / 0 / 0)28 / 6 / 1
2023–24Carlisle UnitedLeague One (18 / 1 / 0) (1 / 0 / 0); (1 / 0 / 0)20 / 1 / 0
2023–24Central Coast Mariners (12 / 2 / 0)A-League Finals Series (3 / 2 / 0); AFC Cup (7 / 3 / 1)22 / 7 / 1
2024–25Central Coast Mariners (11 / 2 / 0) (1 / 0 / 0); AFC Champions League Elite (7 / 0 / 0)19 / 2 / 0
2025–26Central Coast Mariners (4 / 0 / 0)4 / 0 / 0
Career Total136 / 15 / 532 / 7 / 1168 / 22 / 6
Notes:
  • Figures exclude youth and reserve matches. League totals include EFL competitions (Championship, League One, League Two), , , and . Cups and other encompass , , League Two Play-offs, , UEFA Europa League Qualifying, A-League Finals Series, , AFC Cup, and AFC Champions League Elite.
  • Edmondson's 2024–25 season was impacted by a shoulder injury sustained in February 2025 during an AFC Champions League Elite match, leading to surgery and his absence for the remainder of the campaign.
  • No senior international appearances have been recorded.
A breakdown by major competition categories shows: 108 appearances, 11 goals, and 5 assists in EFL and Scottish domestic leagues; 27 appearances, 4 goals, and 0 assists in the ; and 33 appearances, 7 goals, and 1 assist across all cup and continental competitions.

Honours

Edmondson began his professional honours collection at youth level with Leeds United's under-23 team, where he played a starring role in winning the title in , scoring 20 goals across the campaign to help secure the championship. During his loan at Port Vale in the 2021–22 season, Edmondson contributed to the team's promotion from via the play-offs, featuring in the semi-final victory over Swindon Town and the subsequent final win against Mansfield Town. The following year, after joining Carlisle United, he added another League Two play-off triumph in 2023, scoring a crucial penalty in the final shootout against to secure promotion to League One. Edmondson's most successful period came with Central Coast Mariners in the 2023–24 season, where he helped the club achieve a historic treble. This included winning the Premiership for the regular-season title, the A-League Championship via a 3–1 extra-time victory over Melbourne Victory—in which he scored two goals—and the AFC Cup, the first win by an Australian club in the competition. Individually, Edmondson was awarded the Joe Marston Medal as the man of the match in the 2024 A-League Grand Final for his brace that propelled the Mariners to victory. Edmondson has earned no senior international honours, having represented only at under-19 level.

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