Ryan Hardie

Ryan Hardie (born 17 March 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Huddersfield Town on loan from EFL Championship side Wrexham. Hardie started his career with Rangers, and was loaned by them to Raith Rovers, St Mirren and Livingston. He moved to English club Blackpool in July 2019. Hardie has also represented Scotland at youth internationals up to and including the Under-21 level.

Club career Rangers Hardie, from Stranraer, is a boyhood Rangers fan. He made his professional debut for the team in a League Cup match against Falkirk on 23 September 2014, replacing Dean Shiels for the last four minutes of a 3–1 win at the Falkirk Stadium. He was first called up for a league game on 15 November, remaining an unused substitute in a 1–1 draw with Alloa Athletic at Ibrox. On 28 March 2015, he made his Scottish Championship debut, replacing Nicky Clark for the final 16 minutes of a 4–1 home win over Cowdenbeath. Hardie's first start was on 18 April away to Dumbarton and he scored his first two professional goals as they came from behind to win 3–1, the second being an overhead kick from Lee Wallace's cross.

Loans On 17 February 2016, it was confirmed that Hardie had been loaned out to Raith Rovers on an initial months loan; however, this was extended to the end of the season a month later.

On 25 July 2016, Hardie joined Scottish Championship club St Mirren on loan until January 2017. He made his debut in the League Cup against Edinburgh City on 30 July 2016. Hardie moved on loan again to Raith Rovers in January 2017, on a deal until May 2017.

International career Hardie has represented Scotland at various age levels.