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Kian Joe Ronan (born 9 March 2001) is an English-born Gibraltarian footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for National League North side King's Lynn Town and the Gibraltar national team.
Club career
Youth career
Ronan played his youth football at Ipswich Town, and made two appearances in the 2018–19 FA Youth Cup.
Senior career
Work experience loans
On 14 November 2018, Ronan joined Isthmian League North team Mildenhall Town on loan. Later that season, he also spent time with Leyton Athletic in the Essex Senior League, playing 5 games. He was released by Ipswich at the end of the season.
Manchester 62
In 2019, Ronan joined Gibraltar National League team Manchester 62. While at the Red Devils, he was occasionally utilised as a makeshift striker, scoring 6 goals for the club in 13 games during his only season at the club.
Lincoln Red Imps
On 8 July 2020, he signed with Gibraltar Premier League side Lincoln Red Imps. After three seasons in which he won the Gibraltar Football League three times and the Rock Cup twice, alongside a season in the group stage of the inaugural UEFA Conference League, he left the club upon the expiry of his contract in July 2023.
King's Lynn Town
After his contract with Lincoln Red Imps ended, Ronan returned to England and joined National League North side King's Lynn Town.
International career
Ronan has represented Gibraltar at various youth levels.
Ronan made his international debut for Gibraltar on 5 September 2020 in the UEFA Nations League against San Marino.
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 19 November 2024
| Gibraltar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 37 | 0 | |
Honours
- Lincoln Red Imps
- Gibraltar National League: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
- Rock Cup: 2021, 2022
- Pepe Reyes Cup: 2022