Ryan Sean Doherty (born 26 August 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Ipswich Town.
Career Stevenage Doherty joined Stevenage's academy at under-8 level and progressed through the club's youth system. He signed a scholarship agreement in July 2024 and made his senior debut as a first-year scholar, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 EFL Trophy defeat to Peterborough United on 8 October 2024. At 16 years and 43 days old, he became Stevenage's youngest ever starter and youngest outfield player.
Doherty joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Potters Bar Town on loan on 4 January 2025, making five appearances before being recalled by Stevenage on 1 February 2025. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 27 August 2025.
Ipswich Town Having made 11 first-team appearances for Stevenage, Doherty signed for EFL Championship club Ipswich Town on 2 February 2026. The transfer involved a "significant six-figure fee" plus add-ons.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStevenage 2024–25League One0000003030 2025–26League One3000104080Total30001070110Potters Bar Town 2024–25 Isthmian League Premier Division50——0050Career total80001070160
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