Introduction
Kean Shay Bryan (born 1 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Sheffield United.
Playing career
Manchester City
Bryan began his career at Manchester City at the age of 11, and went on to captain the club's development squad, where he was converted from a box-to-box midfielder into a centre-back.
Bury loan
On 31 August 2016, he joined League One side Bury on loan for the rest of the 2016–17 season. He made his debut in the English Football League on 3 September, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute for Niall Maher in a 4–1 win over Port Vale at Gigg Lane. Kean made his first start for the club against Scunthorpe United F.C on 1 October 2016 playing the full 90 minutes. On 15 October 2016 in the local derby against Rochdale A.F.C Kean was sent off for the first time in his professional career. He was dismissed for a rash challenge on Andy Cannon which caused pushing and shoving from both teams.
Oldham Athletic loan
On 31 August 2017, Bryan was loaned to Oldham Athletic until January 2018. On 16 January 2018, Bryan returned to the club on loan for the rest of the 2017/2018 season. On 17 May 2018, Bryan won the Oldham Athletic Young Player Of The Season award at the club's annual awards ceremony.
Sheffield United
On 2 August 2018, Bryan joined Sheffield United on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract. The deal included a sell-on clause.
Bolton Wanderers loan
Bryan signed for League One club Bolton Wanderers on a six-month loan on 30 January 2020.
Style of play
Able to operate as a centre-back or box-to-box midfield, Bryan has been praised for his vision and passing ability, as well as for his long-range shots and penalty-taking.
Honours
- Oldham Athletic Young Player Of The Season award 2017–18
Statistics
- As of match played 10 March 2020
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 2016–17 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bury (loan) | 2016–17 | League One | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2017–18 | League One | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 2 |
| Sheffield United | 2018–19 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Sheffield United Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bolton Wanderers(loan) | 2019–20 | League One | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Career total | 50 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 59 | 3 | ||
- Notes
Personal life
Bryan has been in a relationship with actress Brooke Vincent since 2016. In April 2019, Vincent announced that she was pregnant with her first child.