Biography
Who is Ryan Fraser?
Early life and Aberdeen
Ryan Fraser was born in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. He attended Kincorth Academy before beginning his professional football path. In May 2010, at the age of 16, he signed with Aberdeen. He made his professional debut against Heart of Midlothian in October 2010.
During the early part of the 2012–13 Scottish Premier League season, Ryan Fraser became a key player for the Aberdeen first team. He won the Young Player of the Month award for both September and October 2012. However, he eventually rejected a contract extension with the club in December 2012.
Years at AFC Bournemouth
In January 2013, Ryan Fraser signed a three-year contract with League One club Bournemouth for a transfer fee of £400,000. He helped the team earn promotion to the Championship during his first season. Following the team's promotion to the Premier League in 2015, he spent the 2015–16 season on loan at Ipswich Town.
Upon returning to Bournemouth, he scored his first Premier League goal in December 2016 against Liverpool. He also scored both goals in a 2–1 victory against Everton in December 2017. During the 2018–19 season, he provided 14 assists and scored 7 goals, earning him the AFC Bournemouth Supporters' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards. He left the club in 2020 after refusing to sign a short-term contract extension.
Newcastle United and Southampton
Ryan Fraser joined Newcastle United on a five-year contract in September 2020. He scored on his debut against Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup. While his playing time increased under manager Eddie Howe during the 2021–22 season, he later found himself training with the under-21 squad by March 2023.
In August 2023, he moved to Southampton on a season-long loan before signing a permanent two-year contract in August 2024. During his time at Southampton, he received a red card for a foul against Leicester City in October 2024 after a review by the referee.
International career and later moves
He represented Scotland at the under-19 and under-21 levels before making his senior international debut in June 2017 against England. He scored a goal in a 1–0 victory against the Czech Republic in October 2020. He withdrew from the national squad on several occasions due to injuries and club commitments.
In January 2026, he moved to the Australian club Western Sydney Wanderers on a free transfer, scoring on his debut against Perth Glory. He later joined Macarthur FC in August 2026.
Playing style
Ryan Fraser is primarily deployed as a left-winger but can also play as a right-back. He is a right-footed player often described as an old-fashioned type of player. Compatriot Charlie Nicholas referred to him as a little pocket dynamo due to his muscular physique, which allows him to handle physical challenges during matches.
Birthday and age
Ryan Fraser was born on February 24, 1994, which makes Ryan 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Ryan shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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