Ryan Porteous
Ryan Thomas Porteous (born 25 March 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for English Championship club Watford and the Scotland national team. He has previously played for Hibernian and spent a spell on loan at Edinburgh City, and represented Scotland at the under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels before making his full international debut in September 2022.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan Thomas Porteous[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 March 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Watford | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Edina Hibs[3] | |||
| Aberdeen[3] | |||
| 2012–2016 | Hibernian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2023 | Hibernian | 120 | (11) |
| 2016–2017 | → Edinburgh City (loan) | 23 | (3) |
| 2023– | Watford | 15 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Scotland U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 2018 | Scotland U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Scotland U21 | 14 | (0) |
| 2022– | Scotland | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 March 2023 | |||
Club career
Hibernian
Raised in Dalkeith in Midlothian,[4][5] Porteous supported Hibernian in childhood[6][7][3] and attended Dalkeith High School.[8] He played youth football for Edinburgh club Edina Hibs and then Aberdeen before returning to Edinburgh to sign for his boyhood club. After establishing himself in the Hibernian youth system, he was loaned to Edinburgh City for the 2016–17 season[4] and scored goals that secured wins against Annan Athletic (Edinburgh City's first in the SPFL) and Arbroath.[4]
He made his first team debut for Hibernian in a 2017–18 Scottish League Cup group stage match against Montrose. He then scored two goals in his second appearance for Hibs, a 6–1 win against Arbroath in the same competition.[9] Although becoming a regular in the senior squad during that season (30 times an unused substitute in addition to six Scottish Premiership matches in which he did feature),[2] Porteous also continued to appear for the club's Under-20s, whose campaign ended with a 'double' of SPFL Development League[10] and Scottish Youth Cup.[11]
During October 2018, Porteous signed a new contract with Hibernian, due to run until the summer of 2023.[12] He suffered a knee injury in January 2019 that required surgery, which prevented him from playing for the rest of the 2018–19 season.[13][14]
On 20 December 2019, Porteous was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Rangers player Borna Barišić, with the incident provoking an angry confrontation between both coaching teams.[15] Porteous suffered a serious knee injury during a Scottish Cup match at Dundee United in January 2020.[16]
He returned from the injury ahead of the 2020–21 season, in which Hibs finished in third place and reached the 2021 Scottish Cup Final. Hibs turned down a bid of around £1 million from Millwall for Porteous in January 2021.[17]
His 2021–22 season was disrupted by suspensions, as he was sent off twice and also banned retrospectively once.[18][19][20][21] In the same week as his widely praised debut for the Scotland national team, Porteous scored his first goal of the 2022–23 season with the opener in a 2–0 victory at Ross County on 1 October 2022.[22] Hibs announced in November that Porteous had turned down their offer of a new contract.[23]
In January 2023, Porteous was subject of interest from Serie A side Udinese and EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers.[24][25] Hibs accepted an offer from Watford, another Championship club, of around £450,000.[26]
Watford
On 27 January 2023, Porteous signed a contract with Watford that is due to run until the end of the 2026–27 season.[27] He scored a goal during his first appearance for Watford, a 2–2 draw at Reading on 4 February.[28]
International career
Porteous was named in the Scotland under-19 squad for the elite round of qualification for the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[29][7]
Selected for the Scotland under-21 squad in the 2018 Toulon Tournament,[30] the team lost to Turkey in a penalty-out and finished fourth.[31] After he made his debut at the tournament, he made 14 appearances in total over the following two years.
He earned a first senior Scotland call-up for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Cyprus and Kazakhstan in November 2019, but did not play in either fixture.[32] He was added to squads in October 2020[33] and November 2021.[34]
Porteous was recalled to the squad in September 2022 and, following injuries to Kieran Tierney and Scott McKenna, made his full international debut in a Nations League match with Ukraine.[35] The team produced a solid defensive performance to record a goalless draw that secured first place in the group, thereby sealing promotion to the top level of the Nations League and a guaranteed play-off appearance in qualifying for UEFA Euro 2024.[35] Porteous was singled out for praise by his teammates, manager and members of the media, with boss Steve Clarke describing his performance as "outstanding" and pundit Michael Stewart hailing a "debut to remember". Captain John McGinn, a former teammate at Hibernian, said "(Porteous) was first class. A 10-out-of-10 performance. If he keeps on performing like that there's no doubt he can be a Scotland regular for years to come."[36]
Personal life
His older sister Emma is also a footballer who played for Hibernian[37] and was selected for Scotland at youth level before taking a university scholarship in Pennsylvania to combine her sporting and academic studies.[38][39] Ryan missed her graduation to play for Scotland Under-21s.[5]
As of 2018, Porteous was signed to an agency operated by tennis player Andy Murray.[6]
In October 2020, Porteous declared his support for the Common Goal charity.[40]
Porteous was fined by both a court and Hibernian in June 2022, after he pled guilty to a charge of culpable and reckless conduct for hitting a woman with a plastic tumbler.[41]
Career statistics
- As of 22 April 2023 (UTC)[42]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hibernian | 2017–18[43] | Scottish Premiership | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | |
| 2018–19[44][note 1] | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 23 | 3 | |
| 2019–20[45][note 2] | Scottish Premiership | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21[46][note 2] | Scottish Premiership | 34 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 42 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22[47] | Scottish Premiership | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2022–23[48] | Scottish Premiership | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 25 | 3 | ||
| Total | 120 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 156 | 13 | ||
| Edinburgh City (loan) | 2016–17[49] | Scottish League Two | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| Hibernian Under-20s[note 3] | ||||||||||||
| 2017–18[43] | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| 2019–20[45] | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Total | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Watford | 2022–23 | Championship | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 1 | |
| Career total | 158 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 197 | 18 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
Notes
- ^ Soccerbase did not record appearances made by Porteous against NSI Runavik on 19 July, Asteras Tripolis on 26 July and 2 August, and Molde on 9 August and 16 August 2018.
- ^ a b One appearance in the 2019–20 Scottish Cup was in a match delayed until October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ^ Appearances for the Hibs development squad in the Scottish Challenge Cup against senior clubs.
References
- ^ Statutory registers - Births - Search results, ScotlandsPeople
- ^ a b Ryan Porteous at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ a b c Hibs star Ryan Porteous owes Easter Road career to his dad as he opens up on Aberdeen exit, Capital City Press, 7 April 2020, via Deadline News. Retrieved 30 April 2022
- ^ a b c Hardie, David (12 May 2017). "City boss sure Ryan Porteous has a big future at Hibs". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Porteous cancelled holiday plans for Scotland Under-21 duty". Hibernian FC. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ a b Sutherland, Jonathan (11 October 2018). "Andy Murray: Why Hibs' Ryan Porteous has tennis champion on speed dial". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Hibs' Ryan Porteous recalls previous battle with Erling Haaland". The Scotsman. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Football success for two former DHS pupils". Dalkeith High School. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "League Cup Groups C& D: Hibs hammer Arbroath, Raith collect three points". BBC Sport. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "Hibs clinch the SPFL Development League title". Edinburgh Evening News. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ Kenny Crawford (26 April 2018). "Scottish Youth Cup final: Hibernian beat Aberdeen 3–1". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ Hardie, David (24 October 2018). "Ryan Porteous and Fraser Murray sign new Hibs deals". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Hibernian sign Marc McNulty, Darnell Johnson & Gael Bigirimana". BBC Sport. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Lamont, Alasdair (7 May 2019). "Andy Murray 'a real inspiration' for Hibernian's Ryan Porteous in injury recovery". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Hibernian 0–3 Rangers: Visitors move within two points of leaders Celtic". BBC Sport. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Hibernian: Jason Naismith and Ryan Porteous surgery confirmed". BBC Sport. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ Fowler, Craig (4 February 2021). "Millwall manager comments on failed bid for Hibs defender Ryan Porteous". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ McLauchlin, Brian (7 December 2021). "Hibernian: Ryan Porteous vows 'I'm never going to change'". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Ryan Porteous: Hibs defender suspended for three games for clash with Aberdeen's Ramirez". BBC Sport. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Hibs' Ryan Porteous to serve four-match ban after failed appeal". BBC Sport. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Gray pleased with 'top centre-half' Porteous". BBC Sport. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Porteous shines again as Hibs ease by County". BBC Sport. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Ryan Porteous: Hibernian defender turns down offer of new contract". BBC Sport. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ "Hibs in talks with Udinese over Porteous sale". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ Cassidy, Peter (19 January 2023). "Blackburn manager confirms bid for Hibs defender Ryan Porteous". STV News. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ McLauchlin, Brian (26 January 2023). "Ryan Porteous: Defender travels to Watford after Hibs accept bid". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ McLauchlin, Brian (27 January 2023). "Ryan Porteous: Hibs defender joins Watford". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Hanratty, Robbie (4 February 2023). "Ryan Porteous in bold Scottish Premiership claim as Watford defender says standard 'a lot better' in England". Daily Record. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Under-19s knocked out at Elite Round stage". Scottish Football Association. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "Scotland Under-21 squad announced for Toulon tournament". Scottish Football Association. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Scotland finish fourth at the Toulon tournament after shoot-out defeat to Turkey". Scottish Football Association. 10 June 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Porteous: Training with Scotland was great experience". FourFourTwo. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Scotland: Players determined to 'make history' in Euros bid". www.bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ . www.bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 14 November 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Ukraine 0-0 Scotland: Steve Clarke's side earn Nations League promotion". BBC Sport. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ McPheat, Nick (27 September 2022). "Ryan Porteous: How Hibs centre-back delivered Scotland 'debut to remember'". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Football – Dalkeith's Emma Porteous scores hit with Hibs". Midlothian Advertiser. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Emma Porteous – from Hibernian FC to Seton Hill". FirstPoint USA. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "2016 Women's Soccer Roster: Emma Porteous". Seton Hill University. 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Ryan Porteous: Hibs defender makes salary pledge for gender equality". BBC Sport. BBC. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "Ryan Porteous: Hibernian defender to pay woman compensation after tumbler incident". BBC Sport. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Ryan Porteous at Soccerbase
- ^ a b "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ryan Porteous in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
External links
- Ryan Porteous at the Scottish Football Association