Kayne Richard Junior Ramsay (born 10 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Charlton Athletic.
Club career Southampton A right back, Ramsay joined Southampton from Chelsea in 2017 as a youth prospect. After impressing in the youth teams he signed a professional contract on 19 September 2018.
On 30 December 2018, Ramsay was given his first team debut. Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl named him in the starting XI for the Premier League match against defending champions Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium. At 18 years and 81 days he became the youngest starter in the Premier League during the 2018–19 season.
Shrewsbury Town (loan) On 31 January 2020, Ramsay joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a six-month loan deal until the end of the 2019–20 season. Shrewsbury boss Sam Ricketts stated "He is extremely athletic, can carry the ball and drive the play forward and has strong potential". The move made Ramsay the club's fifth January signing.
Crewe Alexandra (loan) On 22 June 2021, Ramsay joined League One side Crewe Alexandra on loan for the 2021–22 season, making his first league start for Crewe on 7 August 2021 in a 1–1 draw against Cheltenham Town at Gresty Road. On his 12th league appearance for Crewe, Ramsey suffered an injury against Sunderland on 19 October 2021, ruling him out of first-team action for between six and eight weeks. On 14 January 2022, Ramsay was recalled by Southampton.
Ross County (loan) On 14 January 2022, Ramsay joined Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season shortly after being recalled from Crewe. Ramsey scored his only goal for County in a 1–1 draw with Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.
Harrogate Town On 13 August 2022, Ramsay joined League Two side Harrogate Town on a permanent transfer. On the same day, Ramsay made his debut for Harrogate Town in a 0–0 draw with Crawley Town.
Charlton Athletic On 1 February 2024, Ramsay joined Charlton Athletic on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
On 27 August 2026, Ramsay signed a new four-year contract with the club keeping him.at Charlton until the summer of 2030.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthampton U212018–19 EFL Trophy———2Appearances in the EFL Trophy0202019–20 EFL Trophy———30302020–21 EFL Trophy———2020Southampton U21 total———7070Southampton2018–19Premier League101000–202019–20Premier League000000–002020–21Premier League101000–20Southampton total2020000040Shrewsbury Town (loan)2019–20League One5000——50Crewe Alexandra (loan)2021–22League One150002020190Ross County (loan)2021–22Scottish Premiership811000–91Harrogate Town2022–23League Two2602000303102023–24League Two240202020300Harrogate Town total500402050610Charlton Athletic2023–24League One70–––702024–25League One3210010303612025–26Championship3700000–3702026–27Championship000000–00Charlton Athletic total761001030801 Career total156270501701852
Honours Charlton Athletic EFL League One play-offs: 2025
References
External links
Southampton FC profile