Ryan Burge

Ryan Burge

Ryan James Burge (born 12 October 1988) is an English football midfielder who is without a club after he left League Two side Port Vale in April 2013. He had an unusual start to his career, playing on trial for clubs as far apart as the Netherlands, Japan, and England. He was under contract at Birmingham City, Barnet and Japanese side Machida Zelvia.

He joined the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain in summer 2009. From there he was sent out to Worcester City, Jerez Industrial, Doncaster Rovers, and Oxford United to gain first team experience. In June 2011 he signed with Port Vale via Hyde (partners of the Hoddle Academy). He played just two games in the 2011–12 season, after being hit badly with injury. He then recovered to make a big impression during the 2012–13 campaign, but left Port Vale in April after falling out with the club's management.

Described as a creative talent with a strong tackle, he operates in the centre of the field as an all-round midfield player. His grandfather, Rod Burge, is a member of the board at Cheltenham Town.