Ryan James de Havilland (born 15 June 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bristol Rovers.
Club career Born in London, de Havilland played youth football for Reading and Fulham. He spent 11 years with Fulham's Academy. He played senior football for the first time when he was loaned out to Metropolitan Police in December 2019. He was released by the Whites at the end of the 2020–21 season.
Barnet In October 2021, following a trial period training with Portsmouth, De Havilland joined National League club Barnet.
In November 2021, de Havilland joined Hayes & Yeading United on a one-month loan deal. He made five appearances in his short spell.
In January 2022, de Havilland signed another one-month loan deal, this time with Beaconsfield Town. He made his debut on 15 January, scoring in a 2–0 win over Dorchester Town, as well as making appearances against Taunton Town and Harrow Borough. Following his return from the loan, he made his league debut for Barnet.
Peterborough United On 26 June 2023, de Havilland signed for League One club Peterborough United on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
In August 2025, de Havilland's future at the Posh was thrown into doubt after being selected for an under-21 game instead of travelling with the first-team, manager Darren Ferguson naming him as one of five players told to find a new club. Following the closing of the transfer window, chairman Darragh MacAnthony announced he was playing "hardball" with De Havilland after he had turned down a "good move to a good place" for geographical reasons, calling for the midfielder to "come to his senses".
Bristol Rovers On 3 January 2026, de Havilland signed for League Two club Bristol Rovers on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Having not been included in the matchday squad of the opening match of the 2026–27 season, manager Steve Evans revealed that de Havilland had been given the opportunity to go out on loan in the midweek leading up to the match, but had chosen not to pursue this move.
International career De Havilland scored on his debut for England C against Wales C in March 2023.
Playing style Upon signing for Peterborough, de Havilland was described as a "box to box midfielder" who was "also accomplished with both feet".
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFulham2019–20Championship00000000002020–21Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Metropolitan Police (loan)2019–20SFL Premier Division South4000—1050Fulham U212020–21–3030Barnet2021–22National League18100—312122022–23National League42740—61528Total6084000927310Hayes & Yeading United (loan)2021–22SFL Premier Division South4000—1050Beaconsfield Town (loan)2021–22SFL Premier Division South5100—1061Peterborough United2023–24League One2214010613322024–25League One2723000513532025–26League One1000001020Total5037010121705Bristol Rovers2025–26League Two1900000102002026–27League Two0000002020Total190000030220Career total142121101030418416
Honours Peterborough United EFL Trophy: 2023–24, 2024–25
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