Ryan Croasdale

Preston North End

Croasdale joined Preston North End in 2003 and captained the youth team before turning professional in May 2013, signing a one-year contract at PNE. He made his first-team debut at the age of 19 in a Football League Trophy tie against Oldham Athletic at Deepdale, featuring for 45 minutes in a 2–0 defeat on 8 October. A month later, he joined Conference Premier side Tamworth on an emergency one-month loan deal. Croasdale only featured in two league games at The Lamb Ground, against Alfreton Town and Grimsby Town before returning to Preston at the end of the month. In February 2014, Croasdale made the switch to Conference North side Stalybridge Celtic on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2013–14 campaign. Celtic manager Keith Briggs was a former teammate of Preston manager Simon Grayson. Croasdale scored once during his loan spell, in Stalybridge's 3–1 away victory over Vauxhall Motors. Following the conclusion of the 2013–14 campaign, Croasdale was among six players released by Preston. Grayson challenged the released players to go away and prove themselves elsewhere.

Sheffield Wednesday

On 9 June 2014, following his release from Preston, Croasdale joined Sheffield Wednesday on a one-year contract. However, Croasdale failed to make an impact and was released two years later in June 2016. Croasdale went on to have an unsuccessful trial at Morecambe.

Kidderminster Harriers

On 19 August 2016, Croasdale opted to join National…

Croasdale is a hard-working central midfielder who breaks up opposition play and passes the ball on to more technically gifted teammates. He has also played on the right side of midfield and at right-back.

As of match played 29 August 2026

AFC Fylde

FA Trophy: 2018–19 Stockport County

EFL League Two: 2023–24 National League: 2021–22 Port Vale

EFL League Two second-place promotion: 2024–25 Individual

National League North Team of the Year: 2017–18 Port Vale Player of the Year: 2024–25