Michael Bryan (footballer)
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Michael Anthony Bryan is a professional footballer who plays as a winger
for Bradford City
on loan from Watford
. Born and raised in England, he is eligible to play for Northern Ireland
through his ancestry and has been selected for the latter at under-19, under-21
and full international
levels.
. He started his career as a schoolboy at Queens Park Rangers
at the age of 10, being released six years later, before joining Watford
.
He made his professional debut for Watford on 15 August 2009 in the Championship
, in a 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United
, replacing Danny Graham
as a substitute in the 89th minute. He made a further six appearances for Watford in the 2009–10 season, and his first start came in the final match; a 4–0 away win against Coventry City
.
He joined Bradford City
on loan for five-months on 11 August 2011.
under-19 squad in April 2009. This was followed by a call-up to the senior Northern Ireland squad for the 2010 summer friendlies. He made his debut for the senior Northern Ireland team
on 26 May 2010 against Turkey
in a friendly. This was followed four days later by his first start for his country in another friendly, against Chile
.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
on loan from Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. Born and raised in England, he is eligible to play for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
through his ancestry and has been selected for the latter at under-19, under-21
Northern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
and full international
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
levels.
Club career
Michael Bryan was born and raised in West London and attended Isleworth and Syon SchoolIsleworth and Syon School
Isleworth and Syon School is a secondary comprehensive school, with sixth form, for boys aged 11 to 18 years. It is situated on Ridgeway Road, Isleworth, within the London Borough of Hounslow, England. The number of pupils is more than a thousand - up from eight hundred in 1995...
. He started his career as a schoolboy at Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
at the age of 10, being released six years later, before joining Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
.
He made his professional debut for Watford on 15 August 2009 in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
, in a 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, replacing Danny Graham
Danny Graham (footballer)
Daniel Anthony William "Danny" Graham is an English footballer who plays for Premier League side Swansea City as a striker. He started his professional career at Middlesbrough in 2003, making his debut for the club in a Premier League match against Manchester United the following year...
as a substitute in the 89th minute. He made a further six appearances for Watford in the 2009–10 season, and his first start came in the final match; a 4–0 away win against Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
.
He joined Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
on loan for five-months on 11 August 2011.
International career
Bryan was called up Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
under-19 squad in April 2009. This was followed by a call-up to the senior Northern Ireland squad for the 2010 summer friendlies. He made his debut for the senior Northern Ireland team
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
on 26 May 2010 against Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
in a friendly. This was followed four days later by his first start for his country in another friendly, against Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
.