Rhys Murphy

Murphy was born in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. He broke into the Arsenal reserve team as a schoolboy, while also scoring 17 goals in 21 matches for the Arsenal Academy. He was previously an academy player for Wimbledon before joining Arsenal Academy. He signed his first professional contract in July 2008. He won the 2008–09 Premier Academy League with the Arsenal under-18 team, scoring the only goal in the play-off final versus Tottenham Hotspur, and the 2008–09 FA Youth Cup. He joined League One club Brentford on loan for three months on 24 November 2009. In August 2011, Murphy had a trial with Scottish Premier League champions Rangers and played for their reserve team. In January 2012, he had a trial with Hibernian, another SPL club. He signed for League One club Preston North End on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season. On 22 May 2012, Murphy was released by Arsenal. Murphy joined Eerste Divisie club Telstar on 9 June 2012, signing a one-year contract with an option for a second. He made his debut on 10 August 2012 in a 2–1 home defeat to Helmond Sport. In the 67th minute, he was substituted for Leandro Resida who scored three minutes after. He signed for League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge on 22 July 2013 on a two-year contract. He scored on his debut in the 3–1 defeat away to Fleetwood Town on 3 August 2013. He then scored his second goal for Dagenham in a 2–0 home win against York City the following week. On 2 February 2015, Murphy signed for League One club…

England

Murphy has played for the England under-16 and under-17 teams and was part of under-19 squad that reached the final of 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Republic of Ireland

Before playing for England, Murphy represented the Republic of Ireland at under-15 level and after an approach from Irish under-21 Head Coach Noel King, he switched his allegiance back to the country of his grandfather. He was called up to the under-21 squad in August 2011, and made his debut on 1 September 2011 against Hungary at the Showgrounds, scoring the winner in a 2–1 victory.

As of match played 8 August 2026

Arsenal

Premier Academy League: 2008–09 FA Youth Cup: 2008–09 AFC Wimbledon

Football League Two play-offs: 2016 Yeovil Town

National League South: 2023–24 England U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2009 Individual

Chelmsford City Player of the Year: 2018–19 Chelmsford City Players' Player of the Year: 2018–19 Chelmsford City Away Player of the Year: 2018–19