| Birth date | 30 May 2007 (age 19) |
|---|---|
| Height | 190cm[1] |
| Position | Defender |
| Currentclub | Denver Pioneers |
| Youthyears 1 | –2024 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Fencibles United |
| Collegeyears 1 | 2026– |
| College 1 | Denver Pioneers |
| Collegecaps 1 | 0 |
| Collegegoals 1 | 0 |
| Years 1 | 2024 |
| Clubs 1 | Fencibles United |
| Caps 1 | 1 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2025 |
| Clubs 2 | Auckland FC Reserves |
| Caps 2 | 16 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2026 |
| Clubs 3 | Auckland FC |
| Caps 3 | 1 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Pcupdate | 28 February 2026 |
Ryan Mackay (born 30 May 2007) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender for Denver Pioneers at the University of Denver.
Club career
Fencibles United
Mackay played his youth football for Fencibles United, before eventually playing for their first team.[2] In 2023, Mackay was part of the Fencibles side that finished as runners-up in the New Zealand Youth National League.[3]
Auckland FC
On 14 February 2025, Mackay was named in the inaugural Auckland FC Reserves side.[2][4] On 28 February 2026, Mackay made his professional debut for Auckland FC in the A-League Men against Melbourne City.[5][6]
Denver Pioneers
On 25 March 2026, Auckland FC announced the departure of Mackay for an opportunity in the United States.[7] The University of Denver later announced that Mackay had been added to their Denver Pioneers men's soccer roster for 2026.[8]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fencibles United | 2024 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Auckland FC Reserves | 2025 | National League | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| Auckland FC | 2025–26 | A-League Men | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Ryan Mackay profile". Denver Pioneers. University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ "Auckland FC name 17-player squad for club's first Northern League campaign". friendsoffootballnz.com. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Phoenix Academy cap great weekend for club with national U-17 boys’ title". friendsoffootballnz.com. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "PREVIEW: Auckland FC Reserves set for Dettol Northern League debut". friendsoffootballnz.com. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "RD 19 Match Report: Auckland FC 3 – 0 Melbourne City FC". Auckland FC. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Red hot Randall tears through City as Auckland close in on top spot". A-Leagues. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Ryan Mackay to leave Auckland FC to pursue academic opportunity in the U.S.". Auckland FC. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ "Franks Adds Auckland FC's Ryan Mackay to 2026 Roster". University of Denver Athletics. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-26.