Ryan de Havilland
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan James de Havilland[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 June 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Wimbledon, England | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol Rovers | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Reading | |||
| 2010–2019 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Metropolitan Police (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Barnet | 60 | (8) |
| 2021 | → Hayes & Yeading United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Beaconsfield Town (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2023–2026 | Peterborough United | 50 | (3) |
| 2026– | Bristol Rovers | 13 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | England C | 1 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:08, 21 March 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:46, 14 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
Ryan James de Havilland (born 15 June 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bristol Rovers.
Club career
Born in London,[1] de Havilland played youth football for Reading and Fulham.[2] He spent 11 years with Fulham's Academy.[3] He played senior football for the first time when he was loaned out to Metropolitan Police in December 2019.[4][5] He was released by the Whites at the end of the 2020-21 season.
Barnet
In October 2021, following a trial period training with Portsmouth,[2] De Havilland joined National League club Barnet.[6]
In November 2021, De Havilland joined Hayes & Yeading United on a one-month loan deal.[7] He made five appearances in his short spell.[8]
In January 2022, De Havilland signed another one-month loan deal, this time with Beaconsfield Town.[9] He made his debut on 15 January, scoring in a 2–0 win over Dorchester Town,[10] as well as making appearances against Taunton Town[11] and Harrow Borough.[12] Following his return from the loan, he made his league debut for Barnet.[13]
Peterborough United
On 26 June 2023, De Havilland signed for League One club Peterborough United on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[3][14][15]
In August 2025, De Havilland's future at the Posh was thrown into doubt after being selected for an under-21 game instead of travelling with the first-team,[16] manager Darren Ferguson naming him as one of five players told to find a new club.[17] Following the closing of the transfer window, chairman Darragh MacAnthony announced he was playing "hardball" with De Havilland after he had turned down a "good move to a good place" for geographical reasons, calling for the midfielder to "come to his senses".[18]
Bristol Rovers
On 3 January 2026, De Havilland signed for League Two club Bristol Rovers on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.[19][20]
International career
De Havilland scored on his debut for England C against Wales C in March 2023.[13][21]
Playing style
Upon signing for Peterborough, de Havilland was described as a "box to box midfielder" who was "also accomplished with both feet".[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 21 March 2026.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fulham | 2019–20[22] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21[23] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metropolitan Police (loan) | 2019–20[5] | SFL Premier Division South | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Fulham U21 | 2020–21[23] | – | 3[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Barnet | 2021–22[1] | National League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[c] | 1 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2022–23[1] | National League | 42 | 7 | 4 | 0 | — | 6[d] | 1 | 52 | 8 | ||
| Total | 60 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 73 | 10 | ||
| Hayes & Yeading United (loan) | 2021–22[5] | SFL Premier Division South | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[e] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Beaconsfield Town (loan) | 2021–22[5] | SFL Premier Division South | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[f] | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| Peterborough United | 2023–24[24] | League One | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[b] | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| 2024–25[25] | League One | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[b] | 1 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2025–26[26] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 50 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 70 | 5 | ||
| Bristol Rovers | 2025–26[26] | League Two | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Career total | 136 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 176 | 16 | ||
- ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in Middlesex Senior Cup
- ^ Five appearances and one goal in FA Trophy, one appearance in National League play-offs
- ^ Appearances in Southern Football League Cup
- ^ Appearances in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup
Honours
Peterborough United
References
- ^ a b c d e "England - R. De Havilland - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b "From failed Portsmouth trial to long-term deal with rivals Peterborough - how former Fulham and Reading man's bounced back | The News". 28 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Peterborough United make their first summer signing and it's another player from Barnet | Peterborough Telegraph". 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Metropolitan Police loan new midfielder - The Southern League". southern-football-league.co.uk.
- ^ a b c d "Ryan De Havilland | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
- ^ "Ryan De Havilland arrives at The Hive London". barnetfc.com. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Ryan De Havilland joins Hayes & Yeading United On-loan". 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Ryan de Havilland - Midfielder".
- ^ "Ryan De Havilland Completes Loan Move". 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Rams Notch Two For Joy Against Magpies". Beaconsfield Town FC. 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Taunton Take Advantage of Critical Lapse to Claim Hard Fought Victory". 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Rampant Rams hit Harrow for six". Beaconsfield Town FC. 5 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "What can Peterborough United fans expect from new signing Ryan De Havilland? | Peterborough Telegraph". 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Peterborough sign Crichlow and De Havilland". BBC Sport. 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Posh Secure Signing Of De Havilland". www.theposh.com. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ Swann, Alan (12 August 2025). "The future of senior Peterborough United players thrown into doubt by selection for Under 21 game and two of them score in away win". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ Jones, Ben (13 August 2025). "Five Peterborough United players told to find new clubs as Darren Ferguson issues Tom Lees update". Peterborough Today. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ Swann, Alan (24 September 2025). "Peterborough United chairman wants transfer-listed players to come to their senses as he reveals a move was turned down for geographical reasons". Peterborough Today. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Ryan De Havilland: Peterborough midfielder signs for Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 3 January 2026.
- ^ "Bristol Rovers sign midfielder Ryan De Havilland". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ "England C 1-0 Cymru C: Ryan De Havilland seals win for Three Lions". 21 March 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan de Havilland in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ryan de Havilland in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan de Havilland in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan de Havilland in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ryan de Havilland in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Harby, Chris (7 April 2024). "Peterborough United 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Birmingham City 0–2 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.