Ryan Graham Pun Teague (born 24 January 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for A-League club Melbourne Victory.
Club career
Sydney FC
Teague joined Sydney FC's academy at its inception, and progressed through the youth ranks, before being awarded a scholarship in September 2018.[3] In September 2019, along with Marco Tilio and Harry van der Saag, Teague was awarded a Hyundai A-League scholarship contract, and was promoted to the senior squad.[4] On 7 December 2019, Teague made his professional debut, coming off the bench for Luke Brattan in the 82nd minute of a 5–1 win over Brisbane Roar at Jubilee Oval.[5]
Famalicão
On 30 January 2020, Teague signed for Portuguese side Famalicão.[6] He made his first team debut on 24 July 2021 in a 1–0 Taça da Liga win against Feirense.[7][8]
Sporting da Covilhã (loan)
On 1 August 2020, Sporting da Covilhã announced the signing of Teague on a season long loan.[7] His first appearance was in the Liga Portugal 2 game against Vilafranquense on 23 August 2021.[8]
Melbourne Victory
On 13 September 2023, Teague returned to Australia, signing a three-year contract with A-League club Melbourne Victory.[9]
International career
Teague featured in the Joeys side from 2017 until the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where he captained the side to the round of 16, playing all 4 games, and culminating in a 4–0 defeat to France.[10][11] Teague is reportedly eligible able to represent China or Malaysia.[12]
Personal life
Born in Australia, Teague was raised in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney.
References
- ^ "FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: Australia" (PDF). FIFA. 31 October 2019. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Ryan Teague". Melbourne Victory. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Sydney FC Promote Five Youth Stars". Sydney FC. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Signing news: Teenage trio earn Hyundai A-League deals with Sydney FC". MyFootball. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Sydney FC vs. Brisbane Roar – Football Match Line-Ups – December 7, 2019 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Smith, David (30 January 2020). "Joeys captain Teague seals Portugal move". FTBL.
- ^ a b "Famalicão empresta Ryan Teague ao Covilhã" (in Portuguese). O Minho. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ a b Ryan Teague at Liga Portugal (in Portuguese)
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Ryan Teague". Melbourne Victory. 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Joeys bow out of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 with defeat to France". Socceroos. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Ryan Teague On His Joeys Captaincy, retrieved 8 December 2019
- ^ https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-victory-midfielder-ryan-teague-weighs-up-offer-to-play-for-china/news-story/12eba6988c0d4b41740f4ea6285723f7
External links
- Ryan Teague at Soccerway
- Ryan Teague at ZeroZero (in Portuguese)
- Ryan Teague at Liga Portugal (in Portuguese)