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Ryan Griffiths
Griffiths playing for Template:ALeague NUJ in 2012
Personal information
Full name Ryan Alan Griffiths
Date of birth (1981-08-21) 21 August 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.81 m (71 in)
Position(s) Left Winger, Striker
Team information
Current team
 Sarawak FA
Number 29
Youth career
Sutherland Sharks
Sydney United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2002 Northern Spirit 41 (6)
2002 Manly-Warringah 15 (12)
2002–2004 Newcastle United Jets 52 (11)
2004–2006 Naţional Bucureşti 35 (15)
2006–2009 Rapid Bucureşti 14 (6)
2007–2008 → Liaoning (loan) 36 (9)
2009 → Beijing Guoan (loan) 27 (10)
2010 Beijing Guoan 25 (11)
2011–2013 Template:ALeague NUJ 56 (19)
2013 Beijing Baxy 22 (9)
2014 Adelaide United 4 (1)
2014– Sarawak FA 20 (9)
International career‡
2004 Australia U23 9 (6)
2006–2008 Australia 5 (0)
Medal record
Naţional Bucureşti
Runner-up Romanian Cup 2006
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2014
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 February 2013

Ryan Griffiths (born on 21 August 1981 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays for Sarawak in the Malaysia Super League.

Club career

On 18 March 2007, Ryan scored his first goal for Liaoning FC in the 32nd minute, giving his team a 1-0 win over Shenyang Jinde. Griffiths went on to produce several notable performances for the Chinese Super League side.He went back to China and at the end of 2008 season he left Liaoning FC for Beijing Guoan.

On 8 June 2009 it was announced that he would join A-league club Gold Coast United at the conclusion of the 2009 Chinese Super League season,[1] but he later returned to Beijing.

On 18 November 2010 Griffiths signed an 18 month deal with A-League club Newcastle Jets starting January 2011. On the opening day of the 2011–12 A-League season he scored a brace, allowing the Jets to win the game 3-2 over Melbourne Heart in Newcastle.[2]

On 27 February 2012 he signed a two year contract extension with Newcastle Jets rejecting interest for both rival A-League club and clubs abroad.[3]

On 26 February 2013 Griffiths was granted a release from the club to return to China and sign with Beijing Baxy. [4]

At Baxy, Griffiths started prolifically, scoring 4 in his first 6 and was determined to make an impact for his second Beijing club [5]

In late 2013, Griffiths was linked with Malaysian Super League club Sarawak FA for the 2014 season. His brother Adam Griffiths played for Malaysian club Selangor FA in 2013.

On 8 January 2014, Griffiths returned to the A-League, signing with Adelaide United.[6] After only two-months and four appearances Griffiths left Adelaide United to sign for Sarawak FA, whom he was linked with earlier in the year before signing for Adelaide United.[7]

International career

He made his international debut on 6 September 2006, coming on as a substitute for Ahmad Elrich (who was injured) in the 30th minute in an Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.[8]

His second cap for Australia came in a friendly against Ghana in November 2006, substituted on the last 15 minutes of the match.[9]

His third cap for Australia came in a 3-1 loss friendly against Denmark when he again was used off the bench to have significant effect on the game.[10]

Fourth cap game in June 2007, in a friendly rematch against Uruguay, when he came on as a substitute in the 55th minute. The game ended in a 2-1 loss.[11]

His latest appearance for the Socceroos was in 2008 in a friendly game against Singapore, when he came on as a substitute. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.[12]

Personal life

His two brothers, twins Joel and Adam, are also professional footballers.[13][14] His twin brothers are born on the same day as him (21 August).

Honours

With Beijing Guoan F.C.:

References

  1. ^ Griffiths set to be final signing
  2. ^ Hassett, Sebastian (8 October 2011). "Jets rise above turmoil in Heart-stopping victory". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  3. ^ http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/232903,griffiths-pens-new-jets-deal.aspx
  4. ^ http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1327180/griffiths-leaves-jets-for-china/?cs=305
  5. ^ http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2013/04/04/3876568/former-jet-ryan-griffiths-determined-to-make-great-move-of
  6. ^ "A-League: Ryan Griffiths signs for Adelaide United". WAtoday. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "Ryan Griffiths leaves Adelaide United for Malaysia". sbnation.com. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  8. ^ Socceroos first loss in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
  9. ^ Socceroos to face former European champions in friendly
  10. ^ Arnold focused beyond Denmark
  11. ^ Finally, Holman's where the heart is
  12. ^ Socceroos finalise squad for Singapore match
  13. ^ Griffith brothers to play big part in A-League finals
  14. ^ Griffiths brothers sink Jets


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