Martin Ryan (28 August 1923 – 13 January 2003)[5] was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

His last try for Wigan was scored during the 13–6 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1951–52 season at Leeds Road, Huddersfield on Saturday 10 May 1952.

[13] A shoulder injury ended Ryan's playing career when aged only 30 but he remained on Wigan's books until January 1955 when the club placed him on the transfer list for a fee of £500.

[15] Ryan made his one and only appearance for Leigh in February 1955 in a Challenge Cup match against Doncaster before the recurrence of the shoulder injury forced a permanent retirement.

Outside of rugby league Ryan worked in the brewing industry for the Burtonwood Brewery.