Rhys John Howard Byrne (born 24 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Hornchurch.
Career
Leyton Orient Byrne signed a professional contract with Leyton Orient in the summer of 2021, following a season of training with the first team. He made his senior debut for Orient in the EFL Trophy at home to Southampton U21 on 14 September 2021, and subsequently played in three more matches in the tournament before Orient were knocked out by MK Dons in a penalty shoot-out. He kept clean sheets in all four appearances.
In August 2022, Byrne joined Canvey Island on loan where he made five Isthmian League Premier Division appearances and one FA Cup appearance.
On 22 March 2024, Byrne joined Dartford on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.
In August 2024, Byrne joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Bowers & Pitsea on a three-month loan deal.
On 14 January 2025, Byrne joined National League South side Salisbury on an initial one-month loan deal.
On 2 June 2025, Orient said the player would be leaving when his contract expired.
Hornchurch On 1 August 2025, Byrne joined National League South club Hornchurch.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionSalisbury FC2025National League SouthFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeyton Orient2021–22League Two00000040402022–2300000000002023–24League One00000000002024–25League One0000000000Total0000004040Canvey Island (loan)2022–23Isthmian League Premier Division5010—0060Dartford (loan)2023–24National League South80——0080Bowers & Pitsea (loan)2024–25Isthmian League Premier Division18020—30230Career total310300070410
Honours Hornchurch National League South play-offs: 2026
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