Mathew Ryan

Mathew David Ryan was born on 8 April 1992 in Plumpton, New South Wales and attended Westfields Sports High School.{{cite news |first=Ryan |last=Lipman |title=Former Mariners star Mathew Ryan finding form with Belgian giants Club Brugge |publisher=Mt Druitt-St Marys Standard |date=14 January 2014 |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/former-mariners-star-mathew-ryan-finding-form-with-belgian-giants-club-brugge/story-fngr8j33-1226801467420?nk=98dadbabd98d41e135d2785f51d48a86 |access-date=31 January 2015 |archive-date=8 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108055226/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/former-mariners-star-mathew-ryan-finding-form-with-belgian-giants-club-brugge/news-story/00aa8ef92dd1462b25c44cf7e7c94519?nk=b5faf1d0cf500a7ed8a9addf2babd63f-1578462746 |url-status=live }} He took up football at the age of four and played youth football for Blacktown City and Central Coast Mariners before making his senior debut with Blacktown City. After moving to Central Coast Mariners in 2010, Ryan moved to Club Brugge in 2013.

In addition to holding an Australian passport, Ryan also has a British passport.{{cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/socceroos-rankings-rise-leads-young-stars-to-english-premier-league/story-fnlpdr1y-1227221935310 |title=Socceroos rankings rise leads young stars to English Premier League |work=The Australian |publisher=News Corp Australia |date=17 February 2015 |first=David |last=Davutovic |access-date=17 February 2015 |archive-date=1 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501164035/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/socceroos-rankings-rise-leads-young-stars-to-english-premier-league/story-fnlpdr1y-1227221935310 |url-status=live }}

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Ryan played for the Central Coast Mariners youth team in the 2009–10 season, and after several call-ups to the senior team, he was given a 3-year senior contract.{{cite web |url=http://www.goalweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=663:ryan-playing-for-keeps&catid=61:central-coast-mariners-fc&Itemid=87 |title=Ryan playing for keeps |date=11 February 2010 |publisher=goalweekly.com |access-date=18 January 2011 |archive-date=11 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103037/http://www.goalweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=663:ryan-playing-for-keeps&catid=61:central-coast-mariners-fc&Itemid=87 |url-status=live }} Despite starting the 2010–11 A-League as the Mariners' substitute keeper, an anterior cruciate ligament injury to first-choice Jess Vanstrattan saw Ryan elevated into the starting eleven.{{cite news |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/vanstrattan-out-for-a-year-230195 |title=Vanstrattan out for a year |website=FourFourTwo |date=27 August 2010 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=3 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803051518/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/vanstrattan-out-for-a-year-230195 |url-status=dead }} Ryan made his A-League debut for the Mariners on 28 August 2010 in a 1–1 draw against Sydney FC, but fumbled a cross which allowed Rhyan Grant to score Sydney's goal.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-08-28/mariners-steal-draw-against-sky-blues/961514 |title=Mariners steal draw against Sky Blues |publisher=ABC News |access-date=27 September 2017 |date=28 August 2010 |archive-date=30 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030083057/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-08-28/mariners-steal-draw-against-sky-blues/961514 |url-status=live }} While coach Graham Arnold was happy with Ryan's debut, there was competition between Ryan and newly-signed Paul Henderson for the regular starting spot.{{cite news |url=http://sportalnz.gearbox.performgroup.com/football/news/mariners%27-gk-quandry/1966dsahf2i6k19b1f06o24usb |title=Mariners' GK quandry |publisher=Sportal |date=3 September 2010 |access-date=27 September 2017}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Over the next several months Ryan retained his spot in the starting lineup and earned significant plaudits, including the A-League Young Player of the Month award for December 2010.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ten-clean-sheets-and-an-official-rap-give-ryan-cup-legup-20110110-19l6y |title=Ten clean sheets and an official rap give Ryan Cup leg-up |author=Hassett, Sebastian |date=11 January 2011 |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927232053/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ten-clean-sheets-and-an-official-rap-give-ryan-cup-legup-20110110-19l6y |url-status=live }} The Mariners season ended with a penalty shootout loss to Brisbane Roar in the 2011 A-League Grand Final, however, Ryan was awarded the Joe Marston Medal for man of the match in that game.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au//breaking-news-sport/roar-grab-aleague-title-with-dramatic-win-20110313-1bss6.html |title=Roar grab A-League title with dramatic win |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=13 March 2011 |access-date=27 September 2017 |author=Clark, Laine |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160738/http://www.smh.com.au//breaking-news-sport/roar-grab-aleague-title-with-dramatic-win-20110313-1bss6.html |url-status=live }} He was also named A-League Young Footballer of the Year for 2010–11.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2011/03/06/flores-takes-top-gong |website=The World Game |date=6 March 2011 |title=Flores takes top gong |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155200/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2011/03/06/flores-takes-top-gong |url-status=live }}

In October 2011, Ryan was named 2011 Male U20 Player of the Year at the FFA Australian Football Awards.{{cite news |url=http://www.footballnsw.com.au/index.php?id=149&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2011&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=10&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5771&cHash=95473ea9eb4424811609ed458c5db34e |publisher=Football NSW |date=4 October 2011 |access-date=27 September 2017 |title=2011 Australian Football Awards winners announced |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160159/http://www.footballnsw.com.au/index.php?id=149&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2011&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=10&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5771&cHash=95473ea9eb4424811609ed458c5db34e |url-status=live }} He continued to put in a number of strong performances in the 2011–12 A-League, including a man of the match performance in a 1–0 win over Melbourne Heart on 17 January 2012 after pulling off a number of saves.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/mariners-keeper-holds-out-heart-20120118-1syuu.html |title=Mariners keeper holds out Heart |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=18 January 2012 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927162246/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/mariners-keeper-holds-out-heart-20120118-1syuu.html |url-status=live }} This contributed to Ryan being named A-League Young Player of the Month for January 2012.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2012/02/01/ryan-nabs-monthy-award |title=Ryan nabs monthly award |date=1 February 2012 |access-date=27 September 2017 |website=The World Game |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202122/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2012/02/01/ryan-nabs-monthy-award |url-status=live }} The Mariners won the 2011–12 Premiership following a win over Wellington Phoenix in the final round of the regular season.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-25/central-coast-clinches-premiers-plate/3911528?site=newcastle |title=Central Coast clinches Premiers' Plate |date=25 March 2012 |publisher=ABC News |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=21 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721162938/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-25/central-coast-clinches-premiers-plate/3911528?site=newcastle |url-status=live }} However, they were eliminated in the Preliminary Final against Perth Glory on penalties, despite Ryan scoring his penalty in the shootout.{{cite news |url=http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/in-a-league-of-its-own-preliminary-final-edition/ |title=In A-League of its Own: Preliminary Final Edition |date=16 April 2012 |author=Riordan, Tom |access-date=27 September 2017 |publisher=The Footy Almanac |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155849/http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/in-a-league-of-its-own-preliminary-final-edition/ |url-status=live }} In April 2012, Ryan was named A-League Young Footballer of the Year for the second successive season and A-League Goalkeeper of the Year.{{cite news |url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2012/04/11/3028002/thomas-broich-takes-out-johnny-warren-medal-for-a-leagues |publisher=Goal.com |date=11 April 2012 |access-date=27 September 2017 |title=Thomas Broich takes out Johnny Warren Medal for A-League's best |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160102/http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2012/04/11/3028002/thomas-broich-takes-out-johnny-warren-medal-for-a-leagues |url-status=live }} He was also awarded the Mariners Medal for club player of the season,{{cite news |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/ryan-wins-mariners-medal-299519 |title=Ryan wins Mariners Medal |website=FourFourTwo |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927162229/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/ryan-wins-mariners-medal-299519 |url-status=dead }} and named in the PFA's A-League Team of the Season.{{cite news |url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2012/03/28/2996881/central-coast-dominate-as-pfa-announces-its-a-league-team-of-the- |title=Central Coast dominate as PFA announces its A-League Team of the Season |author=Somerford, Ben |publisher=Goal.com |date=28 March 2012 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155540/http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2012/03/28/2996881/central-coast-dominate-as-pfa-announces-its-a-league-team-of-the- |url-status=live }} He was also awarded the Harry Kewell Medal for the outstanding Australian under-23-year-old player in June 2012.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2012/06/13/holman-scoops-major-australian-awards |title=Holman scoops major Australian awards |date=13 June 2012 |website=The World Game |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155043/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2012/06/13/holman-scoops-major-australian-awards |url-status=live }}

Ryan was again central to the Mariners' 2012–13 A-League season. In November 2012, he was again awarded FFA Male U20 Player of the Year.{{cite web |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/2012-australian-football-awards-winners-revealed/53491 |title=2012 Australian Football Awards winners revealed |access-date=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606224855/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/2012-australian-football-awards-winners-revealed/53491 |archive-date=6 June 2014}} On 2 March 2012, Ryan took a penalty in a match against Western Sydney Wanderers which was saved by Ante Covic; the Wanderers won the match 1–0 to move above the Mariners on the A-League table. Coach Graham Arnold revealed after the game that Ryan had been practising penalty-taking in the lead-up to that match following a number of missed penalties from other players in the side.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-02/wanderers-storm-to-a-league-summit/4549758 |title=Wanderers storm to A-League summit |publisher=ABC News |date=3 March 2017 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031152500/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-02/wanderers-storm-to-a-league-summit/4549758 |url-status=live }} The Mariners were victorious in the 2013 A-League Grand Final over the Wanderers, their first win in their four A-League Grand Finals played, with Ryan dedicating the win to the three previous Mariners teams to have lost at that stage.{{cite news |url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/live-western-sydney-wanderers-v-central-coast-mariners/news-story/4a8d3469613dc3d916ea34cd24ebefa9 |title=Central Coast Mariners beat Western Sydney Wanderers 2–0 in A-League grand final |author=Smithies, Tom |newspaper=The Advertiser |location=Adelaide |date=22 April 2013 |access-date=27 September 2017}}

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It was confirmed on 30 May 2013 that Ryan had completed a move to Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee, despite his contract at Central Coast Mariners expiring the following day.{{cite web |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Ryans-Brugge-move-complete/68242 |title=Central Coast Mariners Home | Central Coast Mariners |website=Footballaustralia.com.au |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227140234/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Ryans-Brugge-move-complete/68242 |archive-date=27 December 2013 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=Mathew Ryan is Club's third summer signing |url=http://clubbrugge.be/en/news/16136/mathew-ryan-is-clubs-third-summer-signing |date=30 May 2013 |access-date=31 January 2015 |publisher=Club Brugge |archive-date=19 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419225258/http://clubbrugge.be/en/news/16136/mathew-ryan-is-clubs-third-summer-signing |url-status=live }} On 27 July 2013 Ryan made his debut for Brugge in the first game of the season at home to Sporting Charleroi and kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 win. In a match against K.A.A. Gent on 23 December 2013 Ryan saved a penalty in the 67th minute that would have resulted in game being level at 2–2. Brugge went on to win the game 3–1 and reports after the match confirmed that Ryan had been offered a new lucrative deal with the club involving a substantial pay increase and contract extension.{{cite web |url=http://osaussies.com/page/3/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019170610/http://osaussies.com/page/3/ |title=Terrace Talk: Victory v Reds Match Report (AUFC edition) |url-status=usurped |archive-date=19 October 2012 |access-date=25 December 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/brugge-offer-ryan-lucrative-new-deal-3998154 |title=Brugge to offer Ryan lucrative new deal |publisher=Tribal Football |date=23 December 2013 |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-date=11 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311031109/http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/brugge-offer-ryan-lucrative-new-deal-3998154 |url-status=live }} On 26 November 2014, it was announced that Ryan had agreed to terms with Club Brugge, to extend his contract until 2018.{{cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/mat-ryan-signs-new-deal-with-club-brugge-20141126-11uq6k.html |title=Mat Ryan signs new deal with Club Brugge |last=Lane |first=Daniel |date=26 November 2014 |work=The Age |access-date=26 November 2014 |archive-date=13 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113170657/http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/mat-ryan-signs-new-deal-with-club-brugge-20141126-11uq6k.html |url-status=live }}

After a string of fantastic performances, it was reported that European giants Liverpool had sent scouts to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup to watch the goalkeeper.{{cite news |url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/premier-league/socceroo-mat-ryan-named-belgium-pro-league-goalkeeper-of-year-and-is-being-watched-by-liverpool/story-fnko94ia-1227185497327?nk=515dfa91685ece7021e7fb0bfd7f94ba |title=Socceroo Mat Ryan named Belgium Pro League goalkeeper of year and is being watched by Liverpool |date=15 January 2015 |work=Fox Sports |access-date=15 January 2015 |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109145116/https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/premier-league/socceroo-mat-ryan-named-belgium-pro-league-goalkeeper-of-year-and-is-being-watched-by-liverpool/story-fnko94ia-1227185497327?nk=515dfa91685ece7021e7fb0bfd7f94ba |url-status=live }} On 22 March 2015, Ryan won the Belgian Cup after keeping the post and helping Club Brugge to a 2–1 victory over Anderlect in the final.{{Cite web |date=22 March 2015 |title=Mat Ryan wins Belgian Beker Van Belgie cup competition with Club Brugge |url=https://heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/mat-ryan-wins-belgian-beker-van-belgie-cup-competition-with-club-brugge/news-story/7783518baa17f6fc0fd9d2c6a86a390a |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=Fox Sports |language=en |archive-date=26 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126200438/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/mat-ryan-wins-belgian-beker-van-belgie-cup-competition-with-club-brugge/news-story/7783518baa17f6fc0fd9d2c6a86a390a |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=22 March 2015 |title=Socceroos keeper Ryan lifts Belgian cup with Club Brugge |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/article/socceroos-keeper-ryan-lifts-belgian-cup-with-club-brugge/1m6i51geq |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=SBS Sport |language= |archive-date=26 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126195442/https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/article/socceroos-keeper-ryan-lifts-belgian-cup-with-club-brugge/1m6i51geq |url-status=live }}

On 21 July 2015, Ryan signed a six-year deal with La Liga side Valencia CF.{{cite web |url=http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/42131/vcf-official-statement-.html |title=VCF Official Statement |publisher=Valencia's official website |date=21 July 2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |archive-date=19 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819132643/http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/42131/vcf-official-statement-.html |url-status=live }} He was expected to assume the starting goalkeeper role, at least in the medium term, with regular starter Diego Alves out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/07/22/socceroos-star-ryan-signs-six-year-valencia-deal |title=Socceroos star Ryan signs six-year Valencia deal |website=The World Game |date=22 July 2015 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202329/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/07/22/socceroos-star-ryan-signs-six-year-valencia-deal |url-status=live }} He made his unofficial debut in a friendly against PSV Eindhoven on 25 July 2015.{{cite news |url=http://www.the-afc.com/australia-asian-cup-2019-2018-world-cup/ryan-makes-impressive-valencia-debut-in-win-over-psv |title=Ryan makes impressive Valencia debut in win over PSV Eindhoven |publisher=Asian Football Confederation |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155311/http://www.the-afc.com/australia-asian-cup-2019-2018-world-cup/ryan-makes-impressive-valencia-debut-in-win-over-psv |url-status=live }} On 22 August 2015, Ryan made his La Liga debut in Valencia's opening game of the season, keeping a clean sheet in a scoreless draw with Rayo Vallecano.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/08/23/ryan-keeps-clean-sheet-la-liga-debut |title=Ryan keeps clean sheet on La Liga debut |website=The World Game |date=23 August 2015 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155148/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/08/23/ryan-keeps-clean-sheet-la-liga-debut |url-status=live }} His run in the starting side extended until September, when he sustained a meniscus tear in a draw with Deportivo La Coruña, forcing him to have surgery and miss over a month of football.{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/valencia/story/2591786/valencia-goalkeeper-mathew-ryan-sidelined-with-knee-injury |author=Garcia, Adriana |website=ESPN FC |date=1 September 2015 |access-date=27 September 2017 |title=Mathew Ryan out for Valencia with knee injury after surgery |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927162320/http://www.espnfc.com/valencia/story/2591786/valencia-goalkeeper-mathew-ryan-sidelined-with-knee-injury |url-status=live }} A series of good performances from his replacement, Jaume Domènech, led to suggestions that Ryan would not return to the starting side after his return from injury.{{cite news |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/can-mat-ryan-displace-form-spaniard-valencia |title=Can Mat Ryan displace in-form Spaniard at Valencia? |publisher=Football Federation Australia |date=30 September 2015 |access-date=27 September 2017 |author=Greco, John |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155011/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/can-mat-ryan-displace-form-spaniard-valencia |url-status=live }} Indeed, it was not until late November that Ryan was re-promoted to the starting side for a game against Sevilla.{{cite news |url=http://www.deportevalenciano.com/2015/11/29/nuno-sienta-jaume-coloca-ryan-titular-sevilla |language=es |title=Nuno sienta a Jaume y coloca a Ryan como titular ante el Sevilla |author=Ballester, Nacho |trans-title=Nuno benches Jaume and makes Ryan the starter against Sevilla |publisher=Deporte Valenciano |date=29 November 2015 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927161225/http://www.deportevalenciano.com/2015/11/29/nuno-sienta-jaume-coloca-ryan-titular-sevilla |url-status=live }} Ryan continued to be rotated with Jaume and the returning Alves for the remainder of the season, eventually making 21 appearances for Valencia in all competitions.{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/socceroos-goalkeeper-mat-ryan-opens-up-about-his-rollercoaster-year-with-spanish-giant-valencia/news-story/ae2b41b77f7e0ac0aed9803d67b75e9a |title=Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan opens up about his rollercoaster year with Spanish giant Valencia |author=Davutovic, David |newspaper=Herald Sun |date=24 May 2016 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106040540/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/socceroos-goalkeeper-mat-ryan-opens-up-about-his-rollercoaster-year-with-spanish-giant-valencia/news-story/ae2b41b77f7e0ac0aed9803d67b75e9a |url-status=live }}

Ryan was back in Valencia's starting lineup for the opening matches of the 2016–17 La Liga, with Alves rumored to be seeking an overseas move.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/28/ryan-impresses-valencia-go-down |title=Ryan impresses but Valencia go down |website=The World Game |date=28 August 2016 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155020/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/28/ryan-impresses-valencia-go-down |url-status=live }} However, Alves stayed at Valencia and Ryan subsequently lost his starting position.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/11/13/ryan-considering-valencia-options |title=Ryan considering Valencia options |website=The World Game |date=13 November 2016 |access-date=26 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155416/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/11/13/ryan-considering-valencia-options |url-status=live }} By January 2017, a number of clubs were interested in Ryan.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/11/13/ryan-considering-valencia-options |title=Ryan considering Valencia options |publisher=Goal.com |date=19 January 2017 |access-date=27 September 2017 |author=Huguenin, Michael |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155416/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/11/13/ryan-considering-valencia-options |url-status=live }}

On 30 January 2017, Ryan returned to Belgium after he was loaned to Racing Genk.{{cite web |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/01/30/ryan-leaves-valencia-genk |title=Ryan leaves Valencia for Genk |first=Dave |last=Lewis |website=The World Game |publisher=Special Broadcasting Service |date=30 January 2017 |access-date=30 January 2017 |archive-date=30 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130095351/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/01/30/ryan-leaves-valencia-genk |url-status=live }} He entered the starting squad straight away, playing his first match in a 1–0 loss to Oostende in the Belgian Cup on 31 January 2017.{{cite news |url=https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/wedstrijden/2017-01-31/racing-genk/kv-oostende/verslag |title=KV Oostende speelt de bekerfinale|trans-title=KV Oostende reach the Cup final |author=Morren, Robby |language=nl |date=31 January 2017 |publisher=VoetbalKrant.com|access-date=27 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202116/https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/wedstrijden/2017-01-31/racing-genk/kv-oostende/verslag|archive-date=27 September 2017|url-status=dead}} Ryan stated in April 2017 that he was not planning to stay in Belgium after the season and would instead return to Valencia.{{cite news |url=https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2017-04-11/mathew-ryan-zal-volgend-seizoen-niet-meer-in-genk-spelen |title=Mathew Ryan zal volgend seizoen niet meer in Genk spelen |trans-title=Mathew Ryan will not play for Genk next season |publisher=VoetbalKrant.com |author=Gonzelez, Manuel |language=nl |date=11 April 2017 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927155539/https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2017-04-11/mathew-ryan-zal-volgend-seizoen-niet-meer-in-genk-spelen |url-status=live }} Ryan played a number of games for Genk in multiple competitions, with the side reaching the quarterfinals of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League,{{cite news |url=http://www.beinsports.com/au/football/video/ryan-semi-final-dream-over-as-celta-vigo-adva/517185 |title=Ryan semi-final dream over as Celta Vigo advances |publisher=beIN Sports |date=21 April 2017 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927203604/http://www.beinsports.com/au/football/video/ryan-semi-final-dream-over-as-celta-vigo-adva/517185 |url-status=live }} and the final of the Belgian Europa League playoff.{{cite news |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/play-off-final-pain-for-ryan-463750 |title=Play-off final pain for Ryan |access-date=27 September 2017 |date=1 June 2017 |website=FourFourTwo |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160651/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/play-off-final-pain-for-ryan-463750 |url-status=dead }}

File:BHA v FC Nantes pre season 03 08 2018-155 (43135151674).jpgOn 16 June 2017, it was announced that Ryan would sign for newly-promoted Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 July 2017 on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/mat-ryan-joins-new-boys-brighton-and-hove-albion-on-record-fee-20170616-gwt1am.html |title=Mat Ryan joins new boys Brighton and Hove Albion on record fee |first=Alan |last=Baldwin |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=17 June 2017 |access-date=17 June 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927230548/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/mat-ryan-joins-new-boys-brighton-and-hove-albion-on-record-fee-20170616-gwt1am.html |url-status=live }} He cited the prospect of playing in the Premier League as a main reason for the transfer.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/07/22/ryan-reveals-why-he-traded-valencia-brighton |author=Micallef, Philip |title=Ryan reveals why he traded Valencia for Brighton |website=The World Game |date=22 July 2017 |access-date=27 September 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202106/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/07/22/ryan-reveals-why-he-traded-valencia-brighton |url-status=live }} Ryan made his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion on 12 August 2017 against Manchester City in a 2–0 defeat.{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-za/match/brighton-hove-albion-v-manchester-city/90r9vov8c2la34s83h1q7lcoa |title=Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Manchester City 2: Ruthless Aguero makes the difference for Guardiola |first=Matthew |last=Scott |publisher=Goal.com |date=12 August 2017 |access-date=15 August 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927142233/https://www.goal.com/en-za/match/brighton-hove-albion-v-manchester-city/90r9vov8c2la34s83h1q7lcoa |url-status=live }} Ryan was in goal for Brighton's first ever Premier League win which came at home against West Brom on 9 September 2017.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41133349|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 3–1 West Bromwich Albion|work=BBC Sport|access-date=10 September 2017|date=9 September 2017|archive-date=24 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124184830/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41133349|url-status=live}} Ryan played in every single minute of the league in the 2017–18 season keeping 10 clean sheets, one of which coming in a 1–0 home win over Manchester United on 4 May 2018 in which secured Premier League status for the Sussex club.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611|title=Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Manchester United – BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2018|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=18 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618041015/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43916611|url-status=live}}

Ryan kept his first clean sheet of the 2018–19 season in a 1–0 home win over West Ham on the 8th league game of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45674539|title=Brighton 1–0 West Ham: Glenn Murray scores only goal in Brighton victory – BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2018|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=15 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715041205/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45674539|url-status=live}} He made two more clean sheets in the next two games, one in a 1–0 away win against Newcastle United and the other in a 1–0 home win against Wolves.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45847415|title=Newcastle United 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion – BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport|date=20 October 2018|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=15 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715163741/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45847415|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45924059|title=Brighton 1–0 Wolves: Murray scores 100th Brighton goal in victory – BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2018|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717211926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45924059|url-status=live}} In late December and the best part of January Ryan left Brighton for international duty representing Australia in the Asian Cup. His first game back came in a 4–2 away defeat to Fulham on 29 January.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46955255 |title=Fulham V Brighton & Hove Albion |work=BBC Sport |date=29 January 2019 |access-date=29 January 2019 |archive-date=1 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301140638/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46955255 |url-status=live }} He made his FA Cup debut in an eventful match away to Millwall on 17 March. It finished 2–2 with Brighton winning 5–4 on penalties.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47512116|title=Millwall 2–2 Brighton (pens 4-5): Brighton into FA Cup semi-finals on penalties - BBC Sport|work=BBC Sport|date=17 March 2019|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=11 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411170027/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47512116|url-status=live}}

Ryan was told by Brighton manager Graham Potter in December 2020 that teammate Robert Sánchez would be given an extended run as goalkeeper in the Premier League for the rest of the 2020–21 season and that Ryan would be free to leave in January should the right offer come along.{{Cite web |url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/i-ll-fight-my-way-back-axed-ryan-s-message-to-brighton |title='I'll fight my way back' - axed Ryan's message to Brighton | the World Game |access-date=30 December 2020 |archive-date=30 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230104357/https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/i-ll-fight-my-way-back-axed-ryan-s-message-to-brighton |url-status=dead }}

On 22 January 2021, he joined Arsenal on loan until the end of the season. He was given the number 33 jersey, formerly worn by Matt Macey and Petr Čech at the club.{{Cite news|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/mat-ryan-joins-loan-until-end-season|title=Mat Ryan joins on loan until end of season|publisher=Arsenal FC|date=22 January 2021|access-date=22 January 2021|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308132544/https://www.arsenal.com/news/mat-ryan-joins-loan-until-end-season|url-status=live}} On 6 February, Ryan made his debut for Arsenal covering for suspended Bernd Leno in a 1–0 away loss at Aston Villa.{{Cite web|last1=Wheatley|first1=Chris|last2=Kaynak|first2=Kaya|date=6 February 2021|title=Aston Villa vs Arsenal highlights Watkins' early goal gives Villa win|url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-live-19783699|access-date=6 February 2021|website=Football.London|language=en|archive-date=6 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206101050/https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-live-19783699|url-status=live}} It was more than two months until Ryan's next appearance with Leno being dropped to the bench. Ryan was beaten when Gabriel conceded a penalty with Josh Maja converting from the spot in an eventual 1–1 home draw against a struggling Fulham on 18 April. Ryan played a role in Arsenal's equaliser after going up for a corner.{{Cite web|date=18 April 2021|title=Arsenal 1-1 Fulham: Eddie Nketiah denies Fulham vital Premier League win|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56706885|access-date=18 April 2021|website=BBC Sport|language=en|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418090657/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56706885|url-status=live}} Ryan kept his first Gunners clean sheet in his first win in an Arsenal shirt in a 2–0 away victory at Newcastle United on 2 May, again being chosen over Leno for the second time in four matches.{{Cite web|date=2 May 2021|title=Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal: Gunners cruise to victory at St James' Park - BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56876297|access-date=2 May 2021|website=BBC Sport|language=en|archive-date=2 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502120310/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56876297|url-status=live}}

Ryan joined La Liga side Real Sociedad on undisclosed terms on 12 July 2021.{{Cite news|url=https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2021/07/12/top-spanish-club-sign-brighton-and-hove-albion-goalkeeper|title=Top Spanish club sign Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper|publisher=Brighton and Hove News|date=12 July 2021|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712185241/https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2021/07/12/top-spanish-club-sign-brighton-and-hove-albion-goalkeeper/|url-status=live}} He made his club debut on 23 September, helping Sociedad to a 3–2 away win over Granada.{{Cite news|url=https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/news/details/a-deserved-win|title=A deserved win - Real Sociedad de Football S.A.D. - Real Sociedad|publisher=Real Sociedad|date=23 September 2021|access-date=26 September 2021|archive-date=26 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926215951/https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/news/details/a-deserved-win|url-status=live}}

On 9 August 2022, Ryan joined Superliga side FC Copenhagen on a two-year contract.{{Cite web |title=Mathew Ryan joins FCK |url=https://www.fck.dk/en/news/mathew-ryan-joins-fck |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=F.C. København |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809143132/https://www.fck.dk/en/news/mathew-ryan-joins-fck |url-status=live }}

Due to a lack of playing time at FC Copenhagen, Ryan left the Danish club and signed for Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar on 9 January 2023. He was given a contract until June 2024.[https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/az-versterkt-zich-met-doelman-ryan AZ versterkt zich met doelman Ryan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109211814/https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/az-versterkt-zich-met-doelman-ryan |date=9 January 2023 }}, az.nl, 9 January 2023

On 17 July 2024, Ryan joined Serie A club Roma.{{cite web |title=Mathew Ryan è un nuovo calciatore giallorosso |url=https://www.asroma.com/it/notizie/71539/mathew-ryan-e-un-nuovo-calciatore-giallorosso |website=A.S. Roma |access-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717175955/https://www.asroma.com/it/notizie/71539/mathew-ryan-e-un-nuovo-calciatore-giallorosso |archive-date=17 July 2024 |language=it |date=17 July 2024}} He was signed to serve as an understudy for Mile Svilar.{{cite news |last1=Tran |first1=Minh |title=Mat Ryan's shock Roma move as a second-string keeper shouldn't put his Socceroos' starting position at risk |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/07/30/mat-ryans-shock-roma-move-as-a-second-string-keeper-shouldnt-put-his-socceroos-starting-position-at-risk/ |access-date=30 November 2024 |work=The Roar |date=29 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802003906/https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/07/30/mat-ryans-shock-roma-move-as-a-second-string-keeper-shouldnt-put-his-socceroos-starting-position-at-risk/ |archive-date=2 August 2024}} After five months in Rome, Ryan finally made his senior debut for the club, starting as the keeper in a 4–1 victory against Sampdoria in the 2024–25 Coppa Italia.{{cite web|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/socceroos-captain-frustrating-wait-over-011119466.html|title=Socceroos captain's frustrating wait over|website=au.news.yahoo.com|first=Marco|last=Monteverde|date=19 December 2024}}

In the January transfer window of 2025, Ryan made a permanent move to Ligue 1 club RC Lens.{{cite web|url=https://www.asroma.com/en/news/72650/mathew-ryan-sold-to-lens-on-a-permanent-deal|title=Mathew Ryan sold to Lens on a permanent deal|date=21 January 2025|website=asroma.com}} He played a full 90 minutes for Lens the following week, keeping a clean sheet in a victory over Angers.{{cite web|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8876491/clean-sheet-for-socceroos-ryan-in-french-debut/|publisher=Canberra Times|date=27 January 2025|title=Clean sheet for Socceroos' Ryan in French debut|first=George|last=Clarke}}

Despite not having featured for the side previously, Ryan's strong form in the 2010–11 A-League led to suggestions he would be called up for the Australian under-20 team for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in mid-2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/912187/ten-clean-sheets-and-an-official-rap-give-ryan-cup-leg-up/?cs=7 |title=Ten clean sheets and an official rap give Ryan Cup leg-up |author=Hassett, Sebastian |newspaper=Central Western Daily |date=10 January 2011 |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928060200/http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/912187/ten-clean-sheets-and-an-official-rap-give-ryan-cup-leg-up/?cs=7 |url-status=live }} However, he missed the tournament after suffering a serious knee injury.{{cite news |url=http://media.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2011/07/19/ryan-back-at-training/ |title=Ryan back at training |publisher=NBN Television |date=19 July 2011 |access-date=28 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928060511/http://media.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2011/07/19/ryan-back-at-training/|archive-date=28 September 2017|url-status=dead}}

Ryan was first called up for the Australian under-23 side in November 2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/mat-ryan-among-new-olyroos-faces/news-story/da19ba10a58415570dc723f1187750a8 |title=Mat Ryan among new Olyroos faces |newspaper=Herald Sun |date=10 November 2011 |access-date=28 September 2017}} He made his debut for the side in a scoreless draw with Iraq on 22 November 2011.{{cite news |url=http://under23s.footballaustralia.com.au/article/qantas-australian-under-23s-draw-with-iraq/api125f3d7b81rwl0fsf2u1sh |title=Qantas Australian Under 23s draw with Iraq |publisher=Football Federation Australia |date=23 November 2011 |access-date=28 September 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217194204/http://under23s.footballaustralia.com.au/article/qantas-australian-under-23s-draw-with-iraq/api125f3d7b81rwl0fsf2u1sh |archive-date=17 February 2017}} The Olyroos failed to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics.{{cite news |url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4023/other-australian-football/2012/02/23/2922948/united-arab-emirates-1-0-australia-olyroos-out-of-london |title=United Arab Emirates 1–0 Australia: Olyroos out of London 2012 Olympics |publisher=Goal.com |date=23 February 2012 |access-date=28 September 2017 |author=Higgs, Paddy |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928060138/http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4023/other-australian-football/2012/02/23/2922948/united-arab-emirates-1-0-australia-olyroos-out-of-london |url-status=live }}

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Ryan received his first call-up to the Socceroos squad for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Saudi Arabia in February 2012.{{cite news |url=https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/osieck-mixes-old-heads-new-faces/1279523/ |title=Osieck mixes old heads with new faces |date=21 February 2012 |access-date=28 September 2017 |author=Jones, Quinn |newspaper=The Northern Star |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928060219/https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/osieck-mixes-old-heads-new-faces/1279523/ |url-status=live }} Later that year, he was selected in the squad for the second preliminary round of the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup.{{cite news |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/osieck-finalises-east-asian-cup-squad |title=Osieck finalises East Asian Cup squad |date=30 November 2012 |access-date=28 September 2017 |publisher=Football Federation Australia |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928103155/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/osieck-finalises-east-asian-cup-squad |url-status=live }} He made his senior international debut in a 1–1 draw with North Korea on 5 December 2012.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-06/socceroos-held-by-north-korea/4411612 |title=Socceroos held by North Korea |publisher=ABC News |date=6 December 2012 |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031010211/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-06/socceroos-held-by-north-korea/4411612 |url-status=live }}

In November 2013, longtime Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer announced his international retirement following the appointment of new coach Ange Postecoglou, leaving Ryan as one of the contenders to be the new first-choice keeper.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/mark-schwarzer-retires-from-socceroos-20131105-2x06m.html |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=6 November 2013 |author=Hassett, Sebastian |access-date=28 September 2017 |title=Mark Schwarzer retires from Socceroos |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928071759/http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/mark-schwarzer-retires-from-socceroos-20131105-2x06m.html |url-status=live }} Postecoglou identified Ryan and fellow young keeper Mitch Langerak as two of the main candidates for the role.{{cite news |url=https://matildas.footballaustralia.com.au/news/ryan-langerak-leading-contenders-replace-schwarzer |title=Ryan, Langerak leading contenders to replace Schwarzer |publisher=Football Federation Australia |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928102850/https://matildas.footballaustralia.com.au/news/ryan-langerak-leading-contenders-replace-schwarzer |url-status=live }}

Ryan was selected in May 2014 in the Australian squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/sport/alex-wilkinson-named-in-the-socceroos-final-23-man-squad-for-the-world-cup-in-brazil/news-story/e7d2f3d848a63401c5e960158d4adcc1 |title=Alex Wilkinson named in the Socceroos final 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil |date=28 May 2014 |access-date=28 September 2017 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |location=Sydney |author=Connellan, Matthew |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109145118/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/sport/alex-wilkinson-named-in-the-socceroos-final-23-man-squad-for-the-world-cup-in-brazil/news-story/e7d2f3d848a63401c5e960158d4adcc1?nk=a13854bf4755fe779378c699cd6566e4-1699541478 |url-status=live }} He played in all three of Australia's games as they were eliminated in the group stage after losses to the Netherlands, Chile and Spain. Ryan's own performances in the tournament were mixed, and he described the matches as a "massive learning curve" for himself.{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/fifa-world-cup-2014/australia-2014/mat-ryan-admits-world-cup-has-been-a-tough-learning-ground-20140624-zsjty.html |title=Mat Ryan admits World Cup has been a tough learning ground |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |author=Hassett, Sebastian |date=24 June 2014 |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928061604/http://www.smh.com.au/fifa-world-cup-2014/australia-2014/mat-ryan-admits-world-cup-has-been-a-tough-learning-ground-20140624-zsjty.html |url-status=live }}

Months later, Ryan was selected for the Australian 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad, to be played in Australia in early 2015.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/12/23/socceroos-squad-includes-mix-talent-asian-cup |title=Socceroos squad includes mix of talent for Asian Cup |website=The World Game |date=23 December 2014 |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928102834/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/12/23/socceroos-squad-includes-mix-talent-asian-cup |url-status=live }} He put in a number of strong performances throughout the tournament as Australia conceded just two goals in reaching the Final against South Korea.{{cite news |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/29/ryan-spurred-socceroos-asian-cup-heartbreak |title=Ryan spurred on by Socceroos' Asian Cup heartbreak |website=The World Game |date=29 January 2015 |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928104523/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/29/ryan-spurred-socceroos-asian-cup-heartbreak |url-status=live }} Australia claimed their first AFC Asian Cup title after winning 2–1 in extra time.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-31/australia-socceroos-win-asian-cup/6060038 |title=Asian Cup: Australia wins first title with 2–1 extra-time win over South Korea thanks to James Troisi and Massimo Luongo goals |publisher=ABC News |date=1 February 2015 |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=23 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023183036/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-31/australia-socceroos-win-asian-cup/6060038 |url-status=live }} Ryan was named the official Best Goalkeeper for the tournament.{{cite news |url=http://www.mundodosguardaredes.pt/mathew-ryan-vence-afc-asian-cup-2015-e/ |title=Mathew Ryan vence AFC Asian Cup 2015 e Best Goalkeeper Award pela Austrália |trans-title=Mathew Ryan wins AFC Asian Cup 2015 and Best Goalkeeper Award with Australia |publisher=MundoDosGuardaredes.pt |language=pt |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=27 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227085038/http://www.mundodosguardaredes.pt/mathew-ryan-vence-afc-asian-cup-2015-e/ |url-status=live }}

In May 2018 he was named in Australia's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.{{cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/revealed-every-world-cup-2018-squad-23-man-preliminary-lists/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rb |title=Revealed: Every World Cup 2018 squad - 23-man & preliminary lists & when will they be announced? |website=Goal.com |access-date=17 May 2018 |archive-date=2 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202163541/https://www.goal.com/en-gb/amp/news/revealed-every-world-cup-2018-squad-23-man-preliminary-lists/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rb |url-status=live }}

On 15 October 2019, Mathew Ryan captained Australia for the first time, becoming the 62nd player to captain Australia in a 7-1 win over Chinese Taipei. During this game Ryan also became Australia's 2nd most capped Goalkeeper with 58 caps, surpassing Zeljko Kalac.{{cite news|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/ryan-reflects-personal-milestones-caltex-socceroos-break-23-year-away-record|title='It's a privilege': Ryan on becoming 62nd captain and second-most capped goalkeeper|publisher=John Greco|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009015348/https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/ryan-reflects-personal-milestones-caltex-socceroos-break-23-year-away-record|url-status=live}}

File:2022 FIFA World Cup France 4–1 Australia - (20).jpg's Adrien Rabiot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup]]

Later, he was included in the final 26-man squad for Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He captained Australia in each of their four matches at the tournament and kept two clean sheets, a record for Australia at the World Cup. A mistake by Ryan allowed Julián Alvarez to kick Argentina's second goal in the round of 16, and Australia were unable to overcome the margin.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2022-australia-vs-argentina-live-updates-socceroos-score-round-of-16-match-blog-start-time-stream-highlights-aussie-chances-of-winning/news-story/391e9aab48b90135c59e6c2c29eab6a5|title=Brave Socceroos fall JUST short in WC thriller Aussies give 'rattled' Argentina BIG scare|first1=Zac|last1=Rayson|first2=Liam|last2=Fitzgibbon|location=Qatar|work=Fox Sports|date=4 December 2022}}

At the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, Ryan conceded only one goal in Australia's three group stage games, coming against Odiljon Hamrobekov of Uzbekistan. A 4–0 win against Indonesia in the round of 16 meant Ryan's net was again left unpenetrated, but two late goals in the quarter-final to Premier League forwards Hwang Hee-chan and Son Heung-min knocked Australia out of the tournament.{{cite web|title=Football Australia CEO James Johnson reacts following the Subway Socceroos' exit from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023|url=https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/reaction-football-australia-ceo-james-johnson-following-subway-socceroos-exit-afc-asian-cup|date=3 February 2024|website=footballaustralia.com.au}}

Following the AFC Asian Cup, the Socceroos conceded valuable points to Bahrain and Indonesia, resulting in the departure of manager Graham Arnold. Arnold's replacement, Tony Popovic, began to use young goalkeeper Joe Gauci as his first preference over Ryan, leaving the Socceroos captain on the bench since Popovic's arrival in October 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/dropped-socceroos-captain-mat-ryan-urged-to-get-on-with-job-of-reclaiming-his-place-between-the-posts/news-story/11d6bfaa34a88a8583a6f85a4818ff0c|title=Dropped Socceroos captain Mat Ryan urged to 'get on with' job of reclaiming his place between the posts|website=news.com.au|date=11 October 2024|first=Marco|publisher=NewsWire|last=Monteverde}} Ryan was soon restored to the starting line-up and made a crucial penalty save in his 100th appearance for Australia to help ensure a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia and secure the country's spot at the 2026 World Cup finals.{{Cite web |last=Rugari |first=Billie Eder, Vince |date=2025-06-10 |title=As it happened: Socceroos qualify for 2026 World Cup with victory over Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroos-v-saudi-arabia-live-australia-chase-world-cup-qualifying-win-in-jeddah-20250611-p5m6fz.html |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}

Described as a "ball-playing goalkeeper" by John Davidson of The Guardian, Ryan is known for his excellent distribution and for being comfortable with the ball at his feet, in addition to his shot-stopping abilities; his "sweeper-keeper" playing style was inspired by that of Manuel Neuer.{{cite news |last=Davidson |first=John |title=Mat Ryan, the Socceroos' ball-playing goalkeeper with the world at his feet |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/mar/25/socceroos-keeper-mat-ryan-interview |access-date=27 October 2023 |work=The Guardian |date=25 March 2015 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027222825/https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/mar/25/socceroos-keeper-mat-ryan-interview |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Nash |first1=Mathew |title=Rangers should move for failed trial target Mathew Ryan to add world-class goalkeeper to ranks |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/12/05/rangers-should-move-for-failed-trial-target-mathew-ryan-to-add-w/ |website=HITC |access-date=27 October 2023 |date=5 December 2016 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027222825/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/12/05/rangers-should-move-for-failed-trial-target-mathew-ryan-to-add-w/ |url-status=live }}

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Central Coast Mariners

• A-League Premiership: 2011–12{{cite web |title=Mariners Take Points And Plate in Wellington |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/matchreport/Wellington-Phoenix-v-Central-Coast-Mariners-Hyundai-A-League/2219 |publisher=Football Federation Australia |access-date=6 June 2014 |date=25 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022223516/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/matchreport/Wellington-Phoenix-v-Central-Coast-Mariners-Hyundai-A-League/2219 |archive-date=22 October 2013}}
• A-League Championship: 2013{{cite web |title=Mariners finally break A-League hoodoo |url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/1420021/the-central-coast-mariners-win-their-maiden-a-league-grand-final |website=ESPN FC |access-date=6 June 2014 |date=21 April 2013 |archive-date=10 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410053616/http://www.espnfc.com/story/1420021/the-central-coast-mariners-win-their-maiden-a-league-grand-final |url-status=live }}

Club Brugge

• Belgian Cup: 2014–15{{Cite web |last=John |first=Greco |date=23 March 2015 |title=Ryan wins Belgian Cup with Club Brugge |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/ryan-wins-belgian-cup-club-brugge |access-date=25 November 2022 |website=MyFootball |language=en |archive-date=25 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125183427/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/ryan-wins-belgian-cup-club-brugge |url-status=live }}

Australia

• AFC Asian Cup: 2015{{cite web |date=31 January 2015 |title=Australia beat South Korea after extra time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31073689 |access-date=25 November 2022 |work=BBC Sport |archive-date=23 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123123503/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31073689 |url-status=live }}

Individual

• PFA Footballer of the Year: 2014–15, 2018–19{{cite web |date=8 October 2019 |title=Mat Ryan and Chris Ikonomidis Unveiled as PFA Major Award Winners |url=https://pfa.net.au/news/news-mat-ryan-and-chris-ikonomidis-unveiled-as-pfa-major-award-winners/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=8 October 2019 |archive-date=8 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008102520/https://pfa.net.au/news/news-mat-ryan-and-chris-ikonomidis-unveiled-as-pfa-major-award-winners/ |url-status=live }}
• A-League Young Footballer of the Year: 2010–11, 2011–12{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/central-coast-mariners-keeper-mat-ryan-secures-move-to-club-brugge-for-a-sizeable-transfer-fee/story-e6frf4gl-1226654385226 |title=Home | Live Scores & Latest News |work=Fox Sports |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-date=30 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730212819/http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/central-coast-mariners-keeper-mat-ryan-secures-move-to-club-brugge-for-a-sizeable-transfer-fee/story-e6frf4gl-1226654385226 |url-status=live }}
• A-League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2011–12{{cite web |last=Chong |first=Edwin |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/8250948/hull-city-have-lodged-an-offer-for-australian-goalkeeper-matthew-ryan |title=Hull City have lodged an offer for Australian goalkeeper Matthew Ryan |publisher=Sky Sports |date=20 November 2012 |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-date=6 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606225257/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/8250948/hull-city-have-lodged-an-offer-for-australian-goalkeeper-matthew-ryan |url-status=live }}
• Belgium Pro League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2013–14,{{cite web |date=14 May 2014 |title=Mat Ryan voted Belgium's best goalkeeper |url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2014/05/14/4817780/mat-ryan-voted-belgiums-best-goalkeeper |access-date=7 March 2016 |website=Goal.com |archive-date=6 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306123505/http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4024/aussies-abroad/2014/05/14/4817780/mat-ryan-voted-belgiums-best-goalkeeper |url-status=live }} 2014–15{{cite web |date=14 January 2015 |title=Anderlecht's Praet is Belgium's best |url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=bel/news/newsid=2203011.html |access-date=7 March 2016 |publisher=UEFA |archive-date=15 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615212718/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=bel/news/newsid=2203011.html |url-status=dead }}
• FFA U20 Male Player of the Year: 2011, 2012
• PFA Harry Kewell Medal: 2011–12,{{cite web |url=http://www.pfa.net.au/index.php?id=209 |title=Professional Footballers Australia |website=Pfa.net.au |date=3 December 2015 |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-date=19 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119231120/http://www.pfa.net.au/index.php?id=209 |url-status=live }} 2013–14,{{cite news |url=http://www.pfa.net.au/index.php?id=5&tx_ttnews%5btt_news%5d=697&tx_ttnews%5bbackPid%5d=4&cHash=38597d043b |title=Jedinak and Ryan Honoured as PFA Major Award Winners |date=15 January 2014 |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=15 January 2015 |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109145121/https://pfa.net.au/?id=5&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=697&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=4&cHash=38597d043b |url-status=live }} 2014–15
• PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2011–12{{cite web |url=http://www.pfa.net.au/index.php?id=206 |title=Professional Footballers Australia |website=Pfa.net.au |date=3 December 2015 |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-date=19 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119231125/http://www.pfa.net.au/index.php?id=206 |url-status=live }}
• Joe Marston Medal: 2011{{cite news |date=13 March 2011 |title=Roar win unforgettable grand final – The West Australian |work=Yahoo! News |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/soccer/a/9002971/roar-win-unforgettable-grand-final/ |url-status=dead |access-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607012619/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/soccer/a/9002971/roar-win-unforgettable-grand-final/ |archive-date=7 June 2014}}
• Mariners Medal: 2011–12{{cite news |access-date=6 June 2014 |url=http://thebelgianwaffle.co.uk/player-profile-club-brugges-latest-capture-mat-ryan/ |title=Player Profile: Club Brugge's latest capture Mat Ryan |publisher=The Belgian Waffle |date=30 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528212216/http://thebelgianwaffle.co.uk/player-profile-club-brugges-latest-capture-mat-ryan/|archive-date=28 May 2014|url-status=dead}}
• AFC Asian Cup Golden Glove: 2015{{Cite web |date=31 January 2015 |title=S. Korea loses to Australia in Asian Cup final |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2022/11/600_172784.html |access-date=25 November 2022 |website=Korea Times |language= |archive-date=25 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125184134/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2022/11/600_172784.html |url-status=live }}
• AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2015,{{cite web |date=1 February 2015 |title=AC2015 DREAM TEAM |url=https://twitter.com/afcasiancup/status/561811330525433856 |access-date=25 November 2022 |publisher=AFC Asian Cup Official Twitter |archive-date=31 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131234130/https://twitter.com/afcasiancup/status/561811330525433856 |url-status=live }} 2023{{cite web |url=https://assets.the-afc.com/Corporate_Page/Technical/Technical_Reports/AFC-Asian-Cup-Qatar-2023%E2%84%A2-Technical-Report.pdf |title=AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Technical Report |page=69 |publisher=AFC |date=2024-08-12 |access-date=2024-08-13}}
• IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year: 2020,{{cite web|url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/837|title=AFC MEN TEAM 2020|website=IFFHS|date=16 December 2020|access-date=12 June 2021|archive-date=12 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612165756/https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/837|url-status=live}} 2021,{{cite web |url=https://iffhs.com/posts/1540 |title=IFFHS MEN'S CONTINENTAL TEAMS OF THE YEAR 2021 - AFC |publisher=IFFHS |date=2021-12-25 |access-date=2025-01-15}} 2023{{cite web |url=https://iffhs.com/posts/3332 |title=IFFHS MEN'S AFC TEAM 2023 |publisher=IFFHS |date=2024-01-20 |access-date=2025-01-15}}
• IFFHS AFC Men's Team of the Decade{{Broken anchor|date=2024-12-14|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=International Federation of Football History & Statistics#Men Team of the Decade (2011–2020)|reason= The anchor (Men Team of the Decade (2011–2020)) has been deleted.}} 2011–2020{{cite web |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/930 |title=IFFHS MAN TEAM - AFC - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020 |work=IFFHS |date=30 January 2021 |access-date=12 June 2021 |archive-date=3 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703045212/https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/930 |url-status=live }}

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