Ryan Finnigan

Ryan Finnigan

Finnigan with Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Ryan James Finnigan [1]
Date of birth	(2003-09-22) 22 September 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Poole, England
Position(s)	Central midfielder
Team information
Current team	Walsall (on loan from Blackpool)
Number	29
Youth career
2012–2021	Southampton
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Southampton	0	(0)
2023	→ Crewe Alexandra (loan)	16	(1)
2023–2024	→ Shrewsbury Town (loan)	1	(0)
2024–	Blackpool	10	(1)
2025–	→ Walsall (loan)	8	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 05:30, 9 October 2025 (UTC)

Ryan James Finnigan (born 22 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Walsall on loan from EFL League One club Blackpool.

Club career

Southampton

Having joined Southampton's academy in May 2012, ^[2] Finnigan signed a professional contract with the club in December 2020. ^[3] On 19 January 2021, Finnigan made his first professional appearance in Southampton's victory over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. ^[4]

Crewe Alexandra (loan)

On 18 January 2023, Finnigan joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra for the remainder of the season, ^[5] making his Crewe debut against Stockport County at Gresty Road on 31 January 2023. ^[6] In his fifth appearance for the Railwaymen, he scored his first professional goal, helping Crewe to a 2–0 home win against Hartlepool United on 14 February 2023. ^[7]

Shrewsbury Town (loan)

On 1 September 2023, Finnigan joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan. ^[8] He made his debut for the club on 5 September 2023 in a 3–0 defeat to Forest Green Rovers in the EFL Trophy. ^[9] At the end of September, Finnigan suffered an ankle injury during training and was expected to be sidelined for several months. ^[10]

Blackpool

On 31 January 2024, Finnigan was recalled from loan and joined League One side Blackpool on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee. ^[11] He scored on his debut for the club, a 4–0 over Burton Albion in the first round of the EFL Cup on 13 August 2024. ^[12]

Walsall (loan)

On 18 August 2025, Finnigan joined League Two side Walsall on a season long loan. ^[13]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 7 October 2025 ^[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Southampton	2020–21 [15]	Premier League	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Southampton U21	2020–21 [15]	—			—		—		1 [a]	0	1	0
	2021–22 [16]	—			—		—		1 [a]	0	1	0
	2022–23 [17]	—			—		—		2 [a]	0	2	0
	Total		—		—		—		4	0	4	0
Crewe Alexandra (loan)	2022–23 [17]	League Two	16	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	1
Shrewsbury Town (loan)	2023–24 [18]	League One	1	0	0	0	0	0	2 [a]	0	3	0
Blackpool	2023–24 [18]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2024–25 [19]	League One	8	1	2	0	3	1	3 [a]	1	16	3
	2025–26 [20]	League One	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	0
	Total		10	1	2	0	4	1	3	1	19	3
Walsall (loan)	2025–26 [20]	League Two	8	0	0	0	—		2 [a]	1	10	1
Career total			35	2	3	0	4	1	11	2	53	5

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

1. "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
2. "Ryan Finnigan". Southampton F.C. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
3. "Four youngsters sign professional deals". Southampton FC. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
4. "Southampton 2–0 Shrewsbury Town". 19 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
5. "Crewe Alexandra: Brighton keeper James Beadle and Southampton midfielder Ryan Finnigan join". BBC Sport. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
6. "Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
7. "Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Hartlepool United 0". BBC Sport. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
8. "Ryan Finnigan makes Shrewsbury loan switch". Southampton FC. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
9. Westbury, Ollie (5 September 2023). "EFL Trophy: Forest Green 3 Shrewsbury 0 – Report". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
10. Westbury, Ollie (1 October 2023). "Shrewsbury Town hit with Ryan Finnigan injury blow". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
11. "Ryan Finnigan departs for permanent Blackpool move". Southampton FC. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
12. Burton Albion 0–4 Blackpool – Sky Sports, 13 August 2024
13. "Ryan Finnigan Joins Walsall On Loan". Blackpool FC. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
14. Ryan Finnigan at Soccerway
15. "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
16. "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
17. "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
18. "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
19. "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
20. "Games played by Ryan Finnigan in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 October 2025.

External links

• Southampton FC profile