Ryan Hedges

Ryan Peter Hedges (born 8 July 1995) is a professional footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers and the Wales national football team. Hedges spent 7 seasons at Everton FC eventually being released at U16. Hedges joined Swansea City from Flint Town in the summer of 2013 following some impressive performances for the Welsh Schools Under-18s team. Hedges linked up with the Swansea City Under-21 team in the 2013–14 season, and was rewarded for his progress with a new one-year contract until June 2014. Prior to joining Swansea City, Hedges scored twice and claimed an assist as captain of the Welsh Schools Under-18s team in a 4–1 win over England. Hedges has represented Wales at under-19 and under-21 level. On 31 January 2017, Hedges was recalled from his loan spell at Yeovil, and signed permanently for EFL Championship side Barnsley for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.