Ryan De Vries

Ryan De Vries (born 14 September 1991) is a footballer from New Zealand who plays as a forward for Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Club Career

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, De Vries made his debut for Waitakere United in the 2009–10 New Zealand Football Championship and transferred to Auckland City in 2013. He won the New Zealand Football Championship in each of his first six seasons.

On 18 May 2014, in the OFC Champions League Final second leg, De Vries equalised as Auckland came from behind to defeat Amicale of Vanuatu 2–1, 3–2 on aggregate. In December of that year, he helped his team become the first Oceanian side to come third at the FIFA Club World Cup, putting the team in front in an eventual 1–1 draw with Mexico's Cruz Azul before a penalty shootout victory.

On 17 January 2018, De Vries signed a one-year deal to play for FC Gifu in Japan.

On 25 February 2020, De Vries signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers.

De Vries scored three goals during his debut season in Ireland helping Sligo Rovers secure a top four finish. In December 2020 he signed a new contract for the 2021 season.