Ryan McGowan
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Ryan McGowan is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays as a Defender
for Heart of Midlothian
in the Scottish Premier League
. He also represents Australia at U-23
level.
club Hearts
in 2006 and was promoted to the first-team in 2008.He was the captain of hearts under 19 squad before making his SPL debut as substitute on 13 May that year in the final league match of the 2007-08 season against Gretna
. Shortly after he signed a five year contract with the club. After just the one first team appearance he was sent out on loan to Ayr United at the start of 2009-10 season. On his return he played twice as a substitute under new manager Jim Jefferies
before being sent out on loan again to Partick Thistle. Once back at Hearts he was a named substitute in the remaining five games of the season making three appearances. On 23 July 2011, he started the new season with a Sky Sports 'Man of the Match' performance against Rangers at Ibrox in the first match of the SPL 2011/2012 season. He began to establish himself as a member of the first team and played in Hearts Europa League qualifiers against Paks
and in the second leg against Tottenham
at White Hart Lane
, where Hearts drew 0-0 (losing 5-0 on aggregate).
team Ayr United
. Making his debut on 24 October against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
. In January 2010, the loan was extended until the end of the season. In total, he made 29 appearances in all competitions scoring one goal for Ayr.
team that qualified for the AFC Youth Championship 2008
in November 2007. McGowan was selected for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
in Egypt
; his brother and teammate Dylan McGowan, was not selected.
McGowan started in the first match for the Young Socceroos in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
, and received a yellow and a straight red against the Czech Republic
for a studs up challenge which resulted in a penalty.
into a Scottish
family from Glasgow.His brother Dylan McGowan also plays for Hearts.
:
Defender
Defender usually refers to a position in association football .Defender or The Defender may also refer to:-Film and television:* The Defender or The Bodyguard from Beijing, a film starring Jet Li...
for Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
. He also represents Australia at U-23
Australia national under-23 football team
The Australia Olympic football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia at association football in the Olympic Games...
level.
Hearts
McGowan began his career at Para Hills Knights before moving to Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in 2006 and was promoted to the first-team in 2008.He was the captain of hearts under 19 squad before making his SPL debut as substitute on 13 May that year in the final league match of the 2007-08 season against Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
. Shortly after he signed a five year contract with the club. After just the one first team appearance he was sent out on loan to Ayr United at the start of 2009-10 season. On his return he played twice as a substitute under new manager Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies
James "Jim" Jefferies is a Scottish football former player and manager. Jefferies played for Heart of Midlothian for almost his whole playing career and enjoyed a successful first managerial spell with the club, winning the 1998 Scottish Cup...
before being sent out on loan again to Partick Thistle. Once back at Hearts he was a named substitute in the remaining five games of the season making three appearances. On 23 July 2011, he started the new season with a Sky Sports 'Man of the Match' performance against Rangers at Ibrox in the first match of the SPL 2011/2012 season. He began to establish himself as a member of the first team and played in Hearts Europa League qualifiers against Paks
Paksi SE
Paksi SE is a Hungarian football club based in Paks. Since its founding in 1952 it has played at either a county or national level. In 2006 it ascended to Borsodi Liga, or NB I, the top division in Hungarian football, for the first time. It plays its home games at Stadion PSE. The team colors...
and in the second leg against Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
at White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Tottenham, London, England. Built in 1899, it is the home of Tottenham Hotspur and, after numerous renovations, the stadium has a capacity of 36,230....
, where Hearts drew 0-0 (losing 5-0 on aggregate).
Ayr United (loan)
In October 2009, he was loaned out to First DivisionScottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
team Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
. Making his debut on 24 October against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
. In January 2010, the loan was extended until the end of the season. In total, he made 29 appearances in all competitions scoring one goal for Ayr.
Partick Thistle (loan)
On 15 February 2011, he joined First Division team Partick Thistle on a three month loan dealand made his debut the same night. In all he made eight appearances before returning to Hearts at the start of April.International career
McGowan was part of the AustraliaAustralia national under-20 football team
The Australia national under-20 association football team, more commonly known as the Young Socceroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 20 or youth football competitions....
team that qualified for the AFC Youth Championship 2008
AFC Youth Championship 2008
The AFC U-19 Championship 2008, the 35th edition of this tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation, was hosted by Saudi Arabia between October 31 and November 14...
in November 2007. McGowan was selected for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
; his brother and teammate Dylan McGowan, was not selected.
McGowan started in the first match for the Young Socceroos in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
, and received a yellow and a straight red against the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
for a studs up challenge which resulted in a penalty.
Personal Life
McGowan was born in AdelaideAdelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
into a Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
family from Glasgow.His brother Dylan McGowan also plays for Hearts.
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2007-08 season 2007–08 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season The 2007–08 season is the 111th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian. It is the 10th consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier League in which Hearts have competed since its inauguration in 1998–99... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ayr United Ayr United F.C. Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C... |
2009-10 season 2009–10 Ayr United F.C. season -Results summary:-Results by round:-Matches:-Scottish Challenge Cup:-Matches:-Scottish Cup:-2009–10 playing squad:-Players in on loan:-Players out on loan:... |
28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2010-11 season 2010–11 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season The 2010–11 season is the 114th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian. It is the 13th consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier League in which Hearts have competed since its inauguration in 1998–99... |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Partick Thistle Partick Thistle F.C. Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908... |
2010-11 season | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2011-12 season 2011–12 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season The 2011–12 season is the 115th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian. It is the 13th consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier League in which Hearts have competed since its inauguration in 1998–99... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 1 | |
Honours
With AustraliaAustralia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
:
- International Cor Groenewegen Tournament (U-20): 2009
- AFF U19 Youth ChampionshipAFF U19 Youth ChampionshipThe AFF U-19 Youth Championship is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the ASEAN Football Federation and occasionally invited nations from the rest of Asia...
: 2008AFF U19 Youth Championship 2008The 2008 AFF U-19 Youth Championship took place from 5 October to 11 October 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first edition of tournament as an under-19 competition as it was previously for players under-20...