Bradley Oliver Barry (born 13 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for club Burgess Hill Town.
Club career Early career Barry started his career within the youth ranks at Brighton & Hove Albion before signing a development contract with them in 2013. However, Barry suffered a leg injury that kept him sidelined for 11 months. After recovering from his leg injury, Barry returned to development squad and played his first match, as well as captain, against Blackburn Rovers U21 on 18 August 2014.
Barry was released by 'the Seagulls' in the summer of 2015 without making a single appearance for the senior side.
Swindon Town Preceding his release from Brighton, Barry joined League One side Swindon Town on a one-year deal following a successful trial.
On 1 September 2015, Barry went onto make his Swindon debut in their Football League Trophy victory over Newport County, featuring for the full 90 minutes. Four days later, Barry made his league debut for the club in their 3–1 away victory against Crewe Alexandra, once again featuring for the entire 90 minutes. Despite suffering setback of injuries, Barry went onto make thirty-four more league starts for Swindon before signing a new one-year deal alongside teammate Ellis Iandolo in July 2016.
In the 2016–17 season, on 20 August 2016, Barry scored his first goal for Swindon, netting the winner in their 1–0 victory over Port Vale in the 47th minute. However, Barry's first team opportunities was soon limited with injuries and suspension, which has affected his season. Despite this, Barry went on to make twenty-six appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
On 2 May 2017, it was announced that Barry would leave Swindon upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.
Chesterfield On 18 May 2017, Barry signed a two-year deal with Chesterfield. He was loaned out to Dover Athletic in September 2018. After missing six games for Dover and amidst an injury crisis at Chesterfield, he was recalled early in November.
Barry left the club in May 2019, at the expiry of his contract.
Barrow Shortly after his exit from Chesterfield, Barry signed a two-year deal at Barrow, also in the National League. In his first season he formed part of the side that won promotion to League Two.
Stevenage Barry signed for fellow League Two club Stevenage on 8 July 2021.
Non-League In June 2025, Barry joined hometown club Hastings United following their relegation to the Isthmian League South East Division.
In May 2026, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Burgess Hill Town.
Personal life Barry is the nephew of former Aston Villa, Manchester City and England international, Gareth Barry.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSwindon Town2015–16League One35010002Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy03802016–17League One23110101Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy0261Total581201030641Chesterfield2017–18League Two2901010303402018–19National League22210001Appearance(s) in FA Trophy0242Total512201040582Dover Athletic (loan)2018–19National League3000—0030Barrow2019–20National League30110—1Appearance(s) in FA Trophy13222020–21League Two331000010341Total632100021663Stevenage2021–22League Two120210030171Eastbourne Borough2022–23National League South32030—1Appearance(s) in FA Trophy03602023–24National League South27000—002702024–25National League South16000—3One appearance in National League South play-offs, one appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Sussex Senior Cup0190Total750300040820Hastings United2025–26 Isthmian League South East Division17100—10181Career total2796101201713088
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