Biography
Who is Julian Ryerson?
Early career and Viking FK
Julian Ryerson began his professional path after joining Viking FK from Lyngdal IL during the summer of 2013. He established himself as a first-team player during the 2016 season. During that specific year, he appeared in 18 league matches.
He primarily occupied the right-back position during his time with the club. This period served as a foundation for his subsequent moves to larger European leagues.
Success at Union Berlin
In July 2018, he moved to the 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin on a contract lasting until 2021. After the club earned promotion to the Bundesliga, he achieved a significant milestone by scoring his first goal. This goal occurred on 30 October 2021 during a match against Bayern Munich.
Julian also found success in European competition while playing for the club. He scored his debut goal in the Conference League on 25 November 2021. That strike helped secure a 1-0 away victory against Maccabi Haifa.
Borussia Dortmund and international play
Borussia Dortmund signed Julian Ryerson on 17 January 2023 to fill the vacancy left by Thomas Meunier. His contract with the German club runs until June 2026. He netted his first goal for the team on 25 January 2023 in a win over Mainz. He later made his Champions League appearance on 15 February against Chelsea.
A major highlight occurred on 30 March 2024 when he scored the second goal in a 2-0 win at the Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich. On 13 February 2026, he recorded four assists from crosses in a 4-0 victory over Mainz. This performance made him only the fourth player in Bundesliga history to achieve such a feat.
On the international stage, Julian Ryerson has represented Norway at the U-18, U-19, and U-21 levels. He made his senior debut on 18 November 2020 in a match against Austria. Also, he was named to the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by manager Ståle Solbakken.
Personal life and background
The father of Julian Ryerson was born in Brooklyn in the United States. His mother was born in Norway. He previously held a passport from the United States but rescinded it during the early 2020s.
He is related to Mathias Rasmussen, who is also a football player from Norway. Julian Ryerson stands at a height of 183 cm.
Birthday and age
Julian Ryerson was born on November 17, 1997, which makes Julian 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Julian shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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