Ryan Gauld
Vancouver Whitecaps/M/
ScotlandPlayer Info
Ryan Gauld is a Scottish attacking midfielder and forward currently starring for Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps. Often referred to as the "Scottish Messi" for his low center of gravity and creative flair, Gauld has established himself as one of the most technically gifted and influential players in the North American league. His career began in the youth system of Dundee United, where his prodigious talent earned him a move to Sporting CP in Portugal in 2014. After loan spells at Vitória de Setúbal and Aves, he truly flourished with Farense, becoming a club icon and the Primeira Liga's Player of the Month. His 2021 transfer to Vancouver marked a new chapter, where he has consistently been among the league's assist leaders. His main honors include winning the Taça de Portugal with Aves in 2018 and individual accolades in Portugal. Known for his vision, precise set-pieces, and ability to operate between the lines, Gauld is the creative heartbeat of his team and a fan favorite in British Columbia.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2021/07/30
SC Farense
Vancouver Whitecaps350000€
Transfer
2019/07/14
Sporting CPSC FarenseSigned
2019/06/29
HibernianSporting CPLoan Ended
2019/01/10
Sporting CPHibernianLoan
2018/12/31
SC FarenseSporting CPLoan Ended
2018/08/30
Sporting CPSC FarenseLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps
CAN Championship2025
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
11
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
12
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
1