Career Timeline of Ryan Watts (footballer): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 28, 2025

How Ryan Watts (footballer) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ryan Watts is a retired English semi-professional footballer. He primarily played as a left back or left winger during his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Leading appearance maker and joint-leading scorer for the U17 team

In 2003, Ryan Watts was the leading appearance maker and joint-leading scorer for the Brentford U17 team.

2004: FA Youth Cup

In 2004, Ryan Watts was part of the Brentford youth team which beat Arsenal in the third round of the FA Youth Cup. He scored in extra time to level the score at 2–2.

May 2005: Senior Debut for Brentford

In May 2005, Ryan Watts, then 16, made his senior debut for Brentford as a substitute against Hull City in a League One game.

August 2005: First Appearance of 2005-06 Season

On August 2005, Ryan Watts made his first appearance of the 2005–06 season in a League Cup defeat against Cheltenham Town.

June 2006: Release from Griffin Park

In June 2006, Ryan Watts was released from Griffin Park, having made three first-team appearances.

2006: Appeared for AFC Wimbledon and Sutton United

In 2006, Ryan Watts appeared sparingly for Isthmian League Premier Division and Conference South clubs AFC Wimbledon and Sutton United.

2006: Released by Brentford

In 2006, Ryan Watts was released by Brentford and he dropped into non-League football.

January 2007: Transferred to Carshalton Athletic

In January 2007, Ryan Watts transferred to Isthmian League Premier Division club Carshalton Athletic.

August 2008: Transferred to Harrow Borough

On August 25, 2008, Ryan Watts transferred to Isthmian League Premier Division club Harrow Borough.

2010: FA Cup and Playoff Semi-Finals

In the 2010–11 season, Ryan Watts played in Harrow's 2–0 FA Cup first round defeat to Chesterfield and suffered heartbreak as the club lost to Tonbridge Angels in the playoff semi-finals.

August 2011: Departure from Harrow Borough

By August 2011, Ryan Watts had made 108 appearances and scored 9 goals for Harrow Borough before his departure.

August 2011: Signs with Barnet

On August 2, 2011, Ryan Watts signed a one-month contract with League Two club Barnet but was released at the end of his contract after failing to make an appearance.