Ryan France
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan France | ||
| Height | 5'11 (180cm) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hull City | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03 Aug 06 | |||
Ryan France (born December 13, 1980 in Sheffield) is a professional footballer currently playing for Hull City in England's Football League Championship. His preferred position is on the right side of midfield, but he can also play at right-back.
France was signed for Hull City by then manager Peter Taylor on September 26, 2003 from Alfreton Town for a fee of £15,000. He had been courted by a number of league clubs but chose to remain with Alfreton until he had completed his degree at Nottingham Trent University - he is a graduate in Sport & Exercise Science and Mathematics. The day after signing for Hull, he scored on his debut (as a substitute) in a 6-1 victory over Kidderminster Harriers.
France has achieved the impressive feat of four consecutive promotions: 2001-02 and 2002-03 in non-league football with Alfreton and 2003-04 and 2004-05 with Hull City in the Football League.