Ryan Cresswell

Early career

Cresswell was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. He started his career with Sheffield United, with whom he signed his first professional contract in July 2006. He got his first taste of first-team football with non-league Halifax Town where he was loaned during the 2006–07 season. Cresswell went out on loan again at the start of the 2007–08 season, spending time at Rotherham United. Sheffield United recalled him however because they did not think he was playing enough games having started only two games for the Millers, and making two substitute appearances. He was quickly loaned out again, this time to Morecambe but only managed a further two league appearances at Christie Park. He joined Macclesfield Town on loan for the remainder of the season in January 2008 where he played 19 times, scoring one goal. During the close season he agreed to a one-year loan deal with one of Sheffield United's many partner clubs Ferencváros. Despite joining up with Ferencváros for pre-season training only a few weeks after agreeing the loan move Cresswell joined Bury on 2008. He made his Bury debut as late substitute in the first game of the season in a 1–0 win at home to Brentford on 9 August 2008. Cresswell got his first goal for Bury on 1 November in a 1–0 win at Notts County. He was red carded in the last match of the season against Chester City. In the second season with the club Cresswell made 31 appearances, scoring in none.

Rotherham United

In June…

At the end of May 2021, Cresswell was hired as a part of Parkgate's first team coaching staff. In September 2021, he was also registered as a part of the playing squad. On 9 November 2021, Cresswell was appointed manager of Sheffield. On 16 September 2024, Cresswell was appointed manager at Matlock Town. He departed the club by mutual consent on 16 March 2025. In March 2026, he was appointed interim manager following the sacking of Adam Clayton. Following the end of the 2025-26 season, Cresswell returned as manager. He joined Doncaster Rovers as under-18s lead coach in July 2026. In September 2026, Cresswell joined National League North club Spennymoor Town as assistant manager to the newly appointed Peter Hartley.

As of match played 21 November 2017

Southend United

Football League Trophy runner-up: 2012–13 Northampton Town

Football League Two: 2015–16 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League Two