Ryan Griffiths (footballer)
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Ryan Griffiths is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays for Newcastle United Jets
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. Griffiths went on to produce several notable performances for the Chinese Super League side before returning to Australia to receive treatment for a heart problem. After he had healed he went back to China and at the end of 2008 season he left Liaoning FC for Beijing Guo'an.
On 8 June 2009 it was announced that he would join A-league
club Gold Coast United at the conclusion of the 2009 Chinese Super League
season, but he later returned to Beijing.
On 18 November 2010 Griffiths signed an 18 month deal with A-League
club Newcastle Jets starting January 2011. On the opening day of the 2011–12 A-League season he scored a brace, allowing the Jets to win the game 3-2 over Melbourne Heart in Newcastle.
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His second cap for Australia came in a friendly against Ghana in November 2006, substituted on the last 15 minutes of the match.
His third cap for Australia came in a 3-1 loss friendly against Denmark when he again was used off the bench to have significant effect on the game.
Fourth cap game in June 2007, in a friendly rematch against Uruguay, when he came on as a substitute in the 55th minute. The game ended in a 2-1 loss.
His latest appearance for the Socceroos was in 2008 in a friendly game against Singapore, when he came on as a substitute. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
and Adam
, are also professional footballers. His twin brothers are born on the same day as him (21 August).
Championship: 2009
Newcastle United Jets
Newcastle United Jets Football Club is a professional football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The club competes in the A-League and plays its home games at Ausgrid Stadium . The Jets have won one A-League championship, defeating arch rivals the 1–0 in the 2007–08 Grand Final...
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Club career
On 18 March 2007, Ryan scored his first goal for Liaoning FC in the 32nd minute, giving his team a 1-0 win over Shenyang GindeShenyang Ginde
Guangzhou R&F is a professional football club based in Guangzhou, Guangdong who play in the China League One. The club was originally founded in 1986, in Shenyang and was once named Shenyang Ginde FC where they played in the 55,000-seater Shenyang Wuilihe Stadium , until they moved to Changsha in...
. Griffiths went on to produce several notable performances for the Chinese Super League side before returning to Australia to receive treatment for a heart problem. After he had healed he went back to China and at the end of 2008 season he left Liaoning FC for Beijing Guo'an.
On 8 June 2009 it was announced that he would join A-league
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Gold Coast United at the conclusion of the 2009 Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
season, but he later returned to Beijing.
On 18 November 2010 Griffiths signed an 18 month deal with A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Newcastle Jets starting January 2011. On the opening day of the 2011–12 A-League season he scored a brace, allowing the Jets to win the game 3-2 over Melbourne Heart in Newcastle.
International career
He made his international debut on 6 September 2006, coming on as a substitute for Ahmad Elrich (who was injured) in the 30th minute in an Asian Cup qualifier against KuwaitKuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
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His second cap for Australia came in a friendly against Ghana in November 2006, substituted on the last 15 minutes of the match.
His third cap for Australia came in a 3-1 loss friendly against Denmark when he again was used off the bench to have significant effect on the game.
Fourth cap game in June 2007, in a friendly rematch against Uruguay, when he came on as a substitute in the 55th minute. The game ended in a 2-1 loss.
His latest appearance for the Socceroos was in 2008 in a friendly game against Singapore, when he came on as a substitute. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Personal life
His two brothers, twins JoelJoel Griffiths
Joel Griffiths is an Australian football player who currently plays for Beijing Guoan.-Club career:He played for Sydney United, Parramatta Power and Newcastle United in the now defunct National Soccer League...
and Adam
Adam Griffiths
Adam Griffiths is an Australian professional football player who currently plays for Hangzhou Greentown.-Club career:...
, are also professional footballers. His twin brothers are born on the same day as him (21 August).
Honours
With Beijing Guoan F.C.: Chinese Super LeagueChinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
Championship: 2009