Ryan Edwards

Blackburn Rovers

Born in Liverpool, Edwards started a two-year scholarship with Blackburn Rovers in 2010. He was captain of the Blackburn squad that reached the final of the 2011–12 FA Youth Cup. Following this, in May 2012, Edwards signed his first professional contract on a two-year deal. Despite being determined to make a breakthrough under the management of Gary Bowyer, Edwards was among sixteen players to be released by the club at the end of the 2013–14 season.

Loan moves

On 2 July 2012, Edwards joined League Two side Rochdale on a six-month loan. He made his Rochdale debut in the first round of the League Cup, in a 4–3 loss against Barnsley. and he also made his league debut, in the opening game of the season, in a goalless draw against Northampton Town. Having made 26 league appearances for Rochdale, Edwards returned to his parent club after the club's management decided not to extend his loan spell. Following his time at Rochdale, Edwards had been linked to sign on loan for the second half of the season. On 21 February 2013, he joined Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan. He made his debut for the club two days later, in a 2–0 loss against Aldershot Town. After making four appearances for the club, his loan spell with Fleetwood Town was extended until the end of the season. Edward went on to make nine appearances for the club before returning to Blackburn Rovers. On 24 July 2013, Edwards joined Chesterfield on a one-month loan deal. Upon the move,…

As of match played 23 April 2025

Edwards survived testicular cancer after treatment only three months after being diagnosed with the disease.