Charles William Ryan (1883 – 24 January 1962) was an English professional footballer, who played as a half back[1] for Crystal Palace and Croydon Common.
[2][3] Ryan had a long career in non-league football, initially playing for Nunhead when only thirteen or fourteen, moving to Hitchin and then Ilford before a return to Nunhead.
Ryan signed professionally for Crystal Palace in 1906, joining the club in their second season,[4] appearing as a half back.
Ryan played for Palace in the club's shock defeat of Newcastle in the first round of the 1906–07 FA Cup.
[2] This biographical article related to association football in England, about a midfielder, is a stub.