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Ryan Clarke (English footballer)
English footballer (born 1982)
English footballer (born 1982)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ryan Clarke |
| image | Ryan Clarke 2017-03-04 1.jpg |
| image_size | 200 |
| caption | Clarke playing for Eastleigh in 2017 |
| fullname | Ryan James Clarke |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Bristol, England |
| height | |
| position | Goalkeeper |
| currentclub | Corsham Town |
| youthyears1 | –2000 |
| youthclubs1 | Bristol Rovers |
| years1 | 2000–2006 |
| clubs1 | Bristol Rovers |
| caps1 | 23 |
| goals1 | 0 |
| years2 | 2004 |
| clubs2 | → Southend United (loan) |
| caps2 | 1 |
| goals2 | 0 |
| years3 | 2004 |
| clubs3 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) |
| caps3 | 6 |
| goals3 | 0 |
| years4 | 2005–2006 |
| clubs4 | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) |
| caps4 | 42 |
| goals4 | 0 |
| years5 | 2006–2009 |
| clubs5 | Salisbury City |
| caps5 | 87 |
| goals5 | 0 |
| years6 | 2008–2009 |
| clubs6 | → Northwich Victoria (loan) |
| caps6 | 23 |
| goals6 | 0 |
| years7 | 2009–2015 |
| clubs7 | Oxford United |
| caps7 | 232 |
| goals7 | 0 |
| years8 | 2015–2016 |
| clubs8 | Northampton Town |
| caps8 | 0 |
| goals8 | 0 |
| years9 | 2016 |
| clubs9 | AFC Wimbledon |
| caps9 | 7 |
| goals9 | 0 |
| years10 | 2016–2017 |
| clubs10 | Eastleigh |
| caps10 | 11 |
| goals10 | 0 |
| years11 | 2017–2018 |
| clubs11 | Torquay United |
| caps11 | 10 |
| goals11 | 0 |
| years12 | 2018–2023 |
| clubs12 | Bath City |
| caps12 | 121 |
| goals12 | 0 |
| years13 | 2023–2025 |
| clubs13 | Hungerford Town |
| caps13 | 70 |
| goals13 | 0 |
| years14 | 2025– |
| clubs14 | Corsham Town |
| caps14 | 21 |
| goals14 | 0 |
| club-update | 16:20, 20 December 2025 (UTC) |
| club-update = 16:20, 20 December 2025 (UTC) Ryan James Clarke (born 30 April 1982) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Corsham Town. He previously trained with the England under-18 squad in La Manga.
Career
Bristol Rovers
Born in Bristol, Clarke started his career with Bristol Rovers; during his time on Rovers' books he had spells on loan at Kidderminster Harriers, Southend United and Forest Green Rovers, where he worked with former England wicketkeeper Jack Russell as his goalkeeper coach.
Salisbury City
Clarke joined Salisbury City from Bristol Rovers in August 2006.
In the summer of 2008, he broke a metatarsal while on holiday.{{cite news | access-date = 13 April 2009}} This setback lead to James Bittner claiming the number one shirt from him, and Clarke was then loaned out to Northwich Victoria to reduce the club's wage bill.
Oxford United
Clarke joined Oxford United on 26 May 2009. He was their regular goalkeeper in the 2009–10 campaign and, despite his scoring an own goal in the 2010 Conference Premier play-off final against York City on 16 May, his Oxford side still secured a return to the Football League after a four-year exile as 3–1 winners. At the end of the season, Clarke was voted Player of the Year by the Oxford supporters for his feats between the posts.
On 12 January 2011, Oxford United announced that Clarke had signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, meaning he would stay at the club until 2014. On 30 January 2014, he signed another three-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2017.
Northampton Town
Clarke signed for League Two club Northampton Town on a two-year contract on 2 July 2015.
AFC Wimbledon and Eastleigh
On 21 June 2016, Clarke joined League One newcomers AFC Wimbledon on a one-year contract. On 21 September Clarke moved to Eastleigh on a two-year deal. In April 2017 Clarke's contract with Eastleigh was terminated with mutual consent.
Torquay United
On 24 June 2017, Clarke signed for National League club Torquay United. He was transfer-listed by Torquay at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Hungerford Town
In May 2023, he joined recently relegated Southern Premier Division South club Hungerford Town.
He departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Corsham Town
In May 2025, Clarke agreed to join Hellenic League Premier Division side Corsham Town.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Total | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | Total | 87 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | 102 | 0 | Total | 232 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 267 | 0 | Total | 121 | 0 | 9 | 0 | colspan=2 | — | 16 | 0 | 146 | 0 | Total | 70 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 84 | 0 | Career total | 633 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 741 | 0 | ||||||||
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| Bristol Rovers | 2000–01 | Second Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–02 | Third Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–03 | Third Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–04 | Third Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–05 | League Two | 18 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Southend United (loan) | 2004–05 | League Two | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2004–05 | League Two | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2005–06 | Conference National | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salisbury City | 2006–07 | Conference South | 41 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | 52 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–08 | Conference Premier | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–09 | Conference Premier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwich Victoria (loan) | 2008–09 | Conference Premier | 23 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oxford United | 2009–10 | Conference Premier | 43 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 52 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–11 | League Two | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–12 | League Two | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–13 | League Two | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | League Two | 46 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–15 | League Two | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northampton Town | 2015–16 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AFC Wimbledon | 2016–17 | League One | 7 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastleigh | 2016–17 | National League | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torquay United | 2017–18 | National League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bath City | 2018–19 | National League South | 42 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 47 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–20 | National League South | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–21 | National League South | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–22 | National League South | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–23 | National League South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hungerford Town | 2023–24 | Southern League Premier Division South | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–25 | Southern League Premier Division South | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
Honours
Salisbury City
- Conference South play-offs: 2007
Oxford United
- Conference Premier play-offs: 2010
Individual
- National League South Team of the Year: 2018–19
References
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- (26 May 2009). "Oxford snap up Clarke and Kelly". BBC Sport.
- (16 May 2010). "Oxford United 3–1 York City". BBC Sport.
- (11 April 2010). "Fans' top choice wants promotion for Oxford United". Oxford Mail.
- (12 January 2011). "Clarke agrees new long-term Oxford contract". Oxford Mail.
- (30 January 2014). "Ryan Clarke: Oxford goalkeeper signs new three-year deal". BBC Sport.
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- "Ronnie Makes First Signing {{!}} Eastleigh FC".
- "Goalkeeper and striker leave Eastleigh by mutual consent".
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- (30 April 2018). "Torquay United release five players and transfer list three more after National League relegation". BBC Sport.
- (21 May 2023). "RYAN CLARKE OUR NEW NUMBER 1".
- (12 May 2025). "Ryan Clarkes leaves Hungerford".
- (18 May 2025). "We are delighted to announce that Keeper Ryan Clarke has agreed to join the club next season✍🏻 Ryan will bring a wealth of experience to our side having played over 650 appearances for clubs like Bristol Rovers, Oxford City, Bath City and most recently Hungerford Town. After confirming with our management team Ryan said “ I’m really excited to be joining Corsham Town. The managers professionalism, organisation and ambition give me real confidence in the direction the club is heading. I want to be part of something special this season and believe this is the right club and environment to achieve that.” Please all welcome @ryanclarke1982 to the Southbank 🔴⚪️".
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